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With about 15 percent more style points than Steph Curry's infamous hospital shoes019 Archivesall the swag of an earthbound astronaut, a new, on-of-a-kind shoe debuted this week called the Virgin America First Class Shoe.

SEE ALSO: Nike Mag self-lacing sneakers fetch $104,000 at Hong Kong auction

The sneakers are the creation of brand agency Eleven Inc. and feature a Wi-Fi hotspot, a built-in phone charging port, a tiny, working video display, three-hour battery life and a seatbelt buckle for that in-flight feel.

But before you dismiss them as the unsexy, alternate universe version of the Nike Mag, it should be noted that these shoes are also being auctioned off for a good cause.

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The auction will benefit Soles4Souls, a non-profit organization that works to give shoes and clothing to impoverished communities.

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The agency only created one pair, and the latest bid, as of this writing, stands at $4,950 on eBay, with just a little less than eight days left.

No, these probably don't represent the high-end style most imagine when thinking of riding in first class, but as an incredibly rare mix of fashion and tech, it's hard not to consider a bid.

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