Top 5 Expensive Sneakers

1. Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans — $2 Million

• Year Released: 2016

• Brand: Air Jordan

• Designer: Matthew Senna

• Key Features: These Air Jordans are made entirely of 24-karat solid gold, weighing a massive 22 kilograms. They were commissioned by rapper Drake, making them a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. The combination of pure gold and Drake’s fame skyrocketed their value.

2. Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn Nike Air Ships — $1.47 Million

• Year Released: 1984

• Brand: Nike

• Historical Significance: Worn by Michael Jordan during his rookie season in 1984, these sneakers represent a pivotal moment in sports history. Sold at Sotheby’s auction, they became one of the most valuable pieces of basketball memorabilia ever.

3. Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy 1 “Prototype” — $1.8 Million

• Year Released: 2008

• Brand: Nike

• Key Features: This prototype pair was Kanye West’s first collaboration with Nike, marking the birth of the Yeezy line. Sold at auction for $1.8 million, the sneakers symbolize a groundbreaking era in sneaker culture and the partnership between Nike and Kanye.

4. Air Jordan 12 (Flu Game) — $104,000

• Year Released: 1997

• Brand: Air Jordan

• Historical Significance: Michael Jordan famously wore these sneakers during the 1997 NBA Finals while battling the flu (or food poisoning). His incredible performance under dire conditions added historical value to this pair, which sold for $104,000 at auction.

5. Back to the Future Nike Mag — $88,000–$100,000

• Year Released: 2011 (original), 2016 (self-lacing version)

• Brand: Nike

• Key Features: Inspired by the 1989 film Back to the Future Part II, these sneakers feature futuristic self-lacing technology. With limited production runs, they became one of the most sought-after pairs among collectors.