✓ Roman Sharf bought a $9,000 pair of Trump sneakers and faced backlash for supporting Trump.
✓ He clarified he’s a Ukrainian immigrant and veteran, refuting claims of being a Russian oligarch.
✓ Sharf emphasized his charity work for Ukraine and expressed disappointment at the country’s division.
✓ Despite criticism, he reaffirmed his patriotism and gratitude towards the U.S.
✓ Trump announced the sneakers at Sneaker Con, anticipating their success.
NEWSWEEK
A man has responded to those who criticized him for buying an autographed pair of Donald Trump “Never Surrender” sneakers at an auction.
Roman Sharf, the founder and CEO of watch dealer Luxury Bazaar, spent $9,000 on one of 1,000 pairs of shoes, of which ten were autographed by Trump, at a sneaker convention in Philadelphia. The gold-colored high-tops feature an American flag with metallic stars on the back and “T” embossed on the leather.
In the wake of his purchase, some slammed Sharf online for being a Trump supporter and said they would no longer do business with him. Articles online referred to him as a “Russian oligarch”—and now he’s cleared up these claims.
Newsweek contacted Sharf via Instagram Wednesday for comment.
