12 Most Luxurious and Iconic Expensive Sneakers of all Time

If you’re a sneakerhead, you know that a good pair of sneakers can cost a pretty penny. However, these expensive sneakers take the game to a whole new level. In this blog, we will discuss the top 12 expensive sneakers in the world that will blow your mind.

What are the most expensive sneakers of all-time?

12. Nike MAG Back to the Future (2016)
Sale Price : $63,973

The Nike MAG Back to the Future sneakers were inspired by the movie and feature an automatic lacing system. This pair was sold in 2016. The extremely limited number and the innovative technology made the sneaker incredibly desirable. The auction for the first release gave a rough estimate of what the kicks were worth, or rather what buyers were willing to pay, but for this release, no one knew exactly what the Mag would fetch in the resell which made it one of the Expensive Sneakers.

11. Air Jordan 12 OVO (Drake Edition)
Sale Price : $100,000

Drake is a massive fan of Air Jordan sneakers, and he has collaborated with the brand on various occasions releasing numerous Expensive Sneakers. The Air Jordan 12 OVO (Drake Edition) was released in October 1st, 2016 and sold for $100,000.

10. Air Jordan 12 (Flu Game)
Sale Price : $104,765

Air Jordans have always been a favorite among sneaker enthusiasts, but the Air Jordan 12 (Flu Game) stands out as one of the most Expensive Sneakers. These sneakers were worn by Michael Jordan during the 1997 NBA Finals, where he led his team, the Chicago Bulls, to victory while battling a fever. The sneakers were sold at an auction in 2013.

9. Buscemi 100 MM Diamond
Sale Price : $132,000

The Buscemi 100 MM Diamond sneakers are highly sought after by sneaker enthusiasts due to their unique design and diamond-encrusted padlocks which is also an Expensive Sneakers. These prestigious shoes are embellished with diamonds 11.5 carats, and the famous 18-carat gold detailing Buscemi. The base is in turn composed of an elegant high quality leather.

8. Michael Jordan Game Worn Converse Fastbreak
Sale Price : $190,373

Worn by Jordan during the University of North Carolina’s 1982 NCAA Championship season. which were autographed and include his orthotic inserts, sold at auction in 2017 for $190,373. They are considered to be the last pair Jordan wore in a game as an amateur and also the last time he wore Converse in an official game, prior to the Air Jordan revolution.

7. Jordan 1 Retro High Charlotte Hornets Foundation Black/White Sale Price : $250,000

The Jordan 1 Retro High Charlotte Hornets Foundation Black/White sneakers were produced in a limited run in 2019 and were inspired by Michael Jordan’s Charlotte Hornets. Only 300 pairs in total have been made. Of those 300, 65 have been put up for auction and another 10 was available via raffle this was one of the most expensive sneakers of it’s time.

6. Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Lows
Sale Price : $3,52,800

The Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Lows, released in 2020, were designed by Virgil Abloh and are part of a limited edition pack. The sneakers (limited to 200 total pairs), entirely made in leather, were embellished with Louis Vuitton’s emblematic Monogram and Damier patterns with natural cowhide piping. Each pair came with a Louis Vuitton pilot case, also from the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2022 collection

5. Air Jordan Retro “Kobe Pack”
Sale Price : $800,000

Credit : Sotheby’s

The Air Jordan Retro “Kobe Pack” is a set of two sneakers- the Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 8 – inspired by the late Kobe Bryant. This Air Jordan Kobe Pack would include two Air Jordan PE Laker colorways that Kobe wore back when he was a sneaker free agent in 2002-2003

4. Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn Nike Airship
Sale Price : $1.47 million

Another Michael Jordan sneak that makes the list is the Game-Worn Nike Airship. The sneakers were worn by the basketball superstar during his rookie season in 1984 during just his fifth NBA game. The rookie gave his shoes to T.J. Lewis, a ball boy for the opposing Denver Nuggets, after the game. Lewis then sold the sneakers along with his staff pass for the 1984-1985 season for $1.47 million through an auction at Sotheby’s in 2021.

3. Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy 1 ‘Prototype’
Sale Price : $1.8 million

Any sneaker designed by Kanye West is bound to be expensive, and the Nike Air Yeezy 1 ‘Prototype’ is no exception. The sneakers were released in 2008 and were sold at an auction for a staggering $1.8 million. The shoe is made of soft black leather with perforated detailing throughout the upper and the heel overlay is branded with a tonal Swoosh. The design features the iconic Yeezy forefoot strap and signature ‘Y’ medallion lace locks in bright pink.

2. Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans
Sale Price : $2 Million

The sneakers were designed by Drake and made entirely of gold! While they’ve never gone on sale, they’re estimated to be valued at $2 million. The Shoes weigh around 50lbs and are coated in 24-carat gold Created by Mixed media and conceptual LA artist Matthew Senna.

1. Game Worn Air Jordan 13
Sale Price : $2.2 Million

Credit : Sotheby’s

The Game Worn Air Jordan 13 is the most expensive pair of sneakers in the world, and it’s easy to see why. These sneakers were worn by Michael Jordan during the 1997 NBA Finals and fetched a whopping $2.2 million in an auction. The shoe featured an unconventional holographic eye and an outsole resembling a panther paw.” The innovations featured on the model were intended to give players the “agility of a cat. It’s little wonder that they’re the most expensive.

These expensive sneakers prove that people are willing to pay a hefty price to own a piece of history or a special edition design. While most of us might not be able to afford them, it’s still fascinating to see the incredible prices these sneakers fetch at auctions and in stores.