For years, sneakers have won the hearts and wardrobes of millions of people all over the world. Success obliges, prices soar and here are the ten most expensive pairs of sneakers in the world.
Let it be said, for decades, the brand that has reigned supreme in the world of sneakers has been Nike. Some pairs, worn by celebrities (such as a certain former Chicago Bulls player) or resulting from a collaboration with a great fashion designer or a known rapper are sold at astronomical prices. This is the case, for example, of...
They do not look like much, and yet these sneakers are sold at a golden price. The reason ? They were worn by the legendary Michael Jordan, during a match during which he had the flu. We do not know if this pair still contains traces of the virus, but one thing is certain, you will not be able to acquire them unless you pay... 104,000 dollars (about 97,000 euros).
Personally, we find these pumps much more attractive than the previous ones. Designed by Jon Buscemi in 2013, these luxurious white sneakers have the particularity of being adorned with 11.5 carat diamonds. To have the privilege of wearing them, you will have to pay 132,000 dollars (about 123,000 euros).
No, Michael Jordan doesn't just swear by Nike. The proof with this pair of Converse Fastbreak Mid, which he wore during the 1984 Olympic Games. They may be second-hand, but these sneakers are among the most expensive in the world, with an estimated value of 190,000 dollars (about €177,000).
The name of Michael Jordan is obviously inseparable from the world of sneakers. In 2019, the former basketball player, who became a designer in his spare time, designed his own sneakers. Manufactured in only 300 copies, they were delivered to a privileged few who were able to lighten their wallets by 250,000 dollars (about 234,000 euros).
We are leaving (temporarily) Michael Jordan to take an interest in a collaboration between Nike and the luxury brand Louis Vuitton. Obviously intended for an affluent public, these luxury sneakers were sold at the stratospheric price of 350,000 dollars (about 327,000 euros).
We are now entering a bizarre universe with these very flat sneakers, which leave marks on the ground similar to waffles. The last copies of this curious pair were sold at auction at a lunar price:437,000 dollars (about 408,000 euros).
Michael Jordan is not the only basketball player to whom we dedicate limited series of sneakers. The late Kobe Bryant was also treated to his own Air Jordans, designed in 2016 to celebrate his 20-year career in sports. Sporting the colors of the Lakers, these Air Jordans are sold at the ridiculous price of 800,000 dollars (about 748,000 euros).
Tell your banker in case you want to make a compulsive purchase:the next pairs have a price that exceeds the million dollars... This pair was, once is not custom, worn by Michael Jordan himself in 1984. Touched by a living legend, these shoes were sold at auction for... 1.5 million dollars (about 1.4 million euros).
We continue this trend of sneakers for millionaires with the Nike Air Yeezy 1. As their name suggests, these sneakers are a collaboration between the well-known brand of sneakers and Kim Kardashian's ex. The pair worn by the rapper during the 2008 Grammys (this is the famous evening where he paid tribute to his deceased mother) was estimated at 1.8 million (about 1.68 million euros).
Finally, we end this list with sneakers literally in solid gold. This time it's a collaboration between Nike and Drake. These heavy sneakers (they weigh 22 kg each...) certainly do not allow you to try for three points from midfield. Getting noticed at a social event, on the other hand? There, there is a way. Finally, if you are ready to pay 2 million dollars (about 1.9 million euros) to acquire them.
