Sports shoes can be said not never to be out of fashion. However, once in a while, the shoe company launches a new design, leading to an increase in the price. Let’s take a look at 9 of the world’s expensive sneakers that you can’t even imagine. There are some shoes that are expensive because of its material but there are those for their historical value.
Table of Contents
- Michael Jordan’s Flu Game ‘Air Jordan 12S’ ($104,765)
- 100 MM Buscemi Diamond ($132,000)
- Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn Converse Fastbreak ($190,373)
- Nike Air Mags – In The Future ($200,000)
- Nike Waffle Trainer “Moon Shoe” ($437,500)
- Air Jordan Chicago 1985 Shoe ($560,000)
- Solid Gold OVO X Air Jordans Shoe- $2 Million
- Fire Monkey Sneakers ($4,000,000)
- Air Yeezy 2 Red – ($17,000,000)
Michael Jordan’s Flu Game ‘Air Jordan 12S’ ($104,765)
Preston Truman, a sports collector, was sold for $104,765. This sneaker is so unique that Michael Jordan personally presented it to the collector during the 1997 NBA Finals, with Michael Jordan’s signature on it. According to the collector’s share, because he gave Michael Jordan a meal that day, he gave him a pair of sneakers as a thank you.
Its design looks a bit old and not fabulous at its price. There are two colors in it: red and black but still good enough for its creative appearance.
100 MM Buscemi Diamond ($132,000)
Encrusted with 11.5 carats of diamonds and plated with 18 karat gold, these shoes are not for weak hearts. If you’re desiring for a fresh pair of shoes and love something unique, hit it up to $132,000, and we’re yours! According to its price, it deserves what you have to pay, and it’s also beautiful with its design.
Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn Converse Fastbreak ($190,373)
Jordan wore the same sneakers, and these sneakers participated in the Olympic Games. After the game, Jordan gave the sneakers to 11-year-old Caddy. These are the last of the sneakers worn by Jordan in the game. In June 2017, people sold it for 190,373 USD. It’s a bit old and has a typical feature with a star in it. It’s not white anymore because it has long historical stories.
Nike Air Mags – In The Future ($200,000)
These sneakers have a connection to a 1989 sci-fi movie. The main character wears a pair of sneakers called [Nike Air Mag] and travels to 2015. After traveling through space, the pair of shoes can suddenly become a phenomenon. As for why the shoe can sell for $200,000 at the New York auction site, it’s all due to its auto-winding function. This type will provide the most comfortable experience according to the movement and the features of the feet. Together with super LED light, let you step up and shine.
You may want to check out this latest guide about best Nike shoes for women.
Nike Waffle Trainer “Moon Shoe” ($437,500)
In 2019, Sotheby’s teamed up with famous sneaker platform Stadium Goods to put up 100 of the world’s rarest sneakers at auction. Although it is called the “Ultimate Sneaker Collection,” as the name suggests, it is an extensive collection of last versions of the shoes.
This pair was designed by Nike in association with founder Bill Bowerman and created by Olympic athletes in 1972. It is limited to 12 pairs worldwide. In addition, the pair is a brand with a new color that has never been seen before. In the end, these shoes were sold for $437,500, setting the record of the highest price in an auction. The buyer is Canadian billionaire Miles Nadal, are the founder and executive chairman of Peerage Capital Group, a privately held company.
Air Jordan Chicago 1985 Shoe ($560,000)
In mid-2020, Sotheby’s also launched an auction-themed “The One | MJ’s Air Jordan 1s”, auctioned off the first Air Jordan 1 “Chicago” pair that Jordan played in the match back in 1985. The starting point is $100,000. However, on May 17, the shoes were sold for $ 560,000, giving the Air Jordan Chicago 1985 the best shoe in Air Jordan history.
Although the entire shoe is marked by age, the white part has been oxidized and yellowed, but you still can feel the delicate and soft leather upper. In addition, there’s a signature written by Jordan with a permanent marker on the inside that, in theory, should never go away. The unique thing is that the left and right shoe are different sizes, as they are made entirely for Jordan himself.
Solid Gold OVO X Air Jordans Shoe- $2 Million
If a shoe could be covered by the gold 24k one day and the last day, Drake teamed up with Nike to create the Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordan. Matthew Senna, an American artist, created us, and each shoe weighs 50lbs! $2 Million seems like an excellent deal to all those considered. It looks like a traditional design of Nike, and it combines two primary colors: red and white with a black Nike logo on it.
Fire Monkey Sneakers ($4,000,000)
Sports shoes are designed by an American production brand (it was bankrupt) – Bicion and famous sports shoe designer Dan Gamache. However, the label is not the design of the American brand but the design of the Chinese Li-Ning brand.
These shoes have hundreds of carats of custom-designed white diamonds, with high-qualified sapphires to make the overall shoe luxurious. But they will donate all money from these shoes to charities to help those in need.
Air Yeezy 2 Red – ($17,000,000)
The world’s best sneakers, designed by Kanye West, he wanted to complete and upgrade the Yeezy shoes. Nike sold out in just 1 minute on the official website. However, someone posted the price online and closed it at 17,000,000; based on the confidentiality agreement, it is still unknown who the buyer is. Its design can’t be said to be too unique, while its color is a bit monotonic in red and a small logo of Nike on its challenging part.
Here are the most expensive shoes you see in the world. Which shoe model are you most impressed with? What is the best shoe you think in your mind? Please get in touch if you need to consult and advise on shoes.
Read more on how to tell if your yeezy boost 350 are real or fake ?
