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Sneaker heads, unite. When Michael Jordan's Air Jordan came out in 1985, a new hobby emerged — collecting high-end sneakers that lend street cred. Some favor basketball shoes while others take a shine to sneaks for the skateboarding set. Either way, collectors of high-end sneakers can have their way at these six boutiques for high-end kicks in Vegas.