Worldwide shoe collectors have long recognized the high value of Michael Jordan’s footwear. His iconic Jordans changed the shoe industry and are among the most desired models. Consequently, some Jordan collections would appreciate and fetch significant bids at auction.
It’s unbelievable to think that sneakers from the Jordan brand would fetch such high prices on the market. Michael Jordan famously led his team to victory in Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals while wearing a pair of Jordan 13s during his “Last Dance” with the Chicago Bulls.
Sources claim that Sotheby’s in New York sold the game-winning sneakers for $2.2 million. When a pair of Air Ships that MJ once wore sold for $1.47 million, the pair smashed the previous record, which was also held by MJ.
To sell some of the most priceless products in the basketball industry, Sotheby’s collaborated with the Air Jordan brand. This partnership resulted in the sale of Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 13 for $2.2 million. The fine arts organization reportedly assisted Jordan in selling 13 pairs of sneakers that paid respect to the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G., according to CNN.
The earliest known Michael Jordan Air Ships, were also created by Nike. They were sold at Sotheby’s in 2021 for $1.472 million, setting the record for the most expensive pair of sneakers ever sold at auction.
According to Brahm Wachter, head of streetwear and current collectibles at Sotheby. The most recent sneakers to go up for sale are in flawless condition, which is unusual for game-used basketball shoes.
Sotheby’s also auctioned additional NBA Finals items sometime last year. The majority of the pairings fetched over $5,000 each, and one went for more than $32,000. They were a pair of Air Jordans. It’s not surprising that Jordan’s merchandise has held its value over time. He is regarded as the best player in basketball history by many people, which increases the value of his belongings.