A high-end sneaker deal has gone awry for a young man who elected to conduct the transaction in a Sydney park.

The 22-year-old man had advertised a pair of black Adidas Yeezy sneakers for sale on the internet for $1100.

Addidas Yeezy shoes, similar to the ones stolen in Dulwich Hill.

About 7.30pm on Monday, the seller met another male who said he wanted to buy the Kanye West-designed hi-tops in Johnson Park in Dulwich Hill.

Police said the 22-year-old man produced the shoes, and handed them to the prospective buyer, who tried them on.