When introduced in the 1980’s, Nike’s iconic collaboration with NBA legend Michael Jordan revolutionized the sneaker world. Through its almost three decade existence, Nike and Michael Jordan have developed some of the most expensive and sought-after pairs of sneakers the world has ever seen.
Fans of these shoes are treated every year to new variations of their favourite styles, new collaborations, and occasionally Nike Jordan will put out a highly exclusive and limited pair to the market which solidifies them as the number one sneaker brand. Some of these Jordan’s are worth more than a brand new car, and we broke down the list of which are the 7 most expensive Jordan sneakers ever created.
7 – Air Jordan 11 (Blackout) || $21,780
These shoes start off our list at a whopping $21,780. These expensive Jordan sneakers are a one-of-a-kind shoe in that there will never be another one like em. Michael Jordan wore these shoes during an NBA championship and also these are the sneakers he wore in the animated film Space Jam. When buying a pair of Jordan’s with this history & price it makes one think twice about wearing these expensive Jordan sneakers.
6 – Air Jordan I (Autographed) || $25,000
This first retro edition of the “Chicago” colorway of the Air Jordan 1 surely is a one-of. Autographed by Michael Jordan and authenticated by Upper Deck this makes this pair of Jordans truly special and a must-have in any avid collectors shoe closet, implying that you can find a pair for sale. These are very rare, and also very expensive Jordan sneakers.
5 – DJ Khaled x Air Jordan 3 ‘Grateful’ || $30,000
One of the latest entrants into the league of bank-busting expensive Jordan sneakers is DJ Khaled’s ‘Grateful’ Jordan 3s. Only a few months after one of the most limited releases, the bright red sneakers were going for anything between $16,000 and $30,000! Act fast if he ever decides to drop another. This was one of the most recent and expensive Jordan sneaker collaborations.
4 – Air Jordan 11 ‘Jeter’ || $30,000
We looked and looked, and upon searching for over an hour we found only one pair of these for sale on Flight Club (in an incorrect size unfortunately). These super rare sneakers made to honor Derek Jeter’s iconic career were some of the most limited 11s Nike has yet to release, and there is no word on them every coming back for a re-stock. You will never see another Jordan shoe honoring such a legend in baseball for a while, and on Flight Club you can purchase them right now if you got $30,000 sitting around and burning a hole in your pocket.
3 – Air Jordan 2 OG || $31,000
Despite the fact that this pair lacked popularity among even the most sneaker fans, these Air Jordan unexpectedly got sold on eBay for a whopping $31,000. It was crafted by designer Bruce Kilgore and was originally produced in Italy. The shoes were made available in two, thus giving them their extraordinary value. These are a very unusual and expensive Jordan sneaker.
2 – Air Jordan Silver Shoe (Autographed) || $60,000
These are not your average pair of Jordan sneakers. This very rare pair is dripping Michael Jordan’s history and is worth much more to avid fans and collectors. MJ’s wife gave him the shoes for his 32nd birthday, making it a valuable memorabilia. Crafted from sterling silver, only 10 were released, most of which are currently owned by collectors. This particular pair netted $60,000 during an auction owing to MJ’s autograph prominently emblazoned on them, making them one of the most expensive Jordan sneakers to hit the market.
1 – Air Jordan 12 (Flu Game) || $104,000
At the top of our list of most expensive Jordans, Air Jordan 12 Flu Game has a very interesting backstory. The Chicago Bulls were playing the Utah Jazz in the 1997 NBA Finals, with the series tied at 2-2. Utah Jazz was on a roll, winning the last two games. To add to the Bulls’ problems, MJ was exhibiting flu-like symptoms and couldn’t play as well as he should. However, Jordan managed to lead the team to victory, scoring 15 points in the 4th quarter. The sneakers are basically a black and red edition of the original version clad in premium leather. It is truly the king of all Air Jordans, with Brand Jordan having released two retros. No wonder they got sold for $140,000. When you buy shoes like this, you’re not just purchasing a product, you’re buying memories. These sneakers are truly the most expensive Jordans ever.
If you are not an avid sneaker collector and do not understand how scarcity creates value, you might think spending any more than $150 on a pair of shoes is crazy. But if you are a sneakerhead, then this makes perfect sense. Looking at this list makes you think, if you had enough disposable income to spend this kind of cash on some of the most expensive Jordan sneakers, would you?
-Xavier Novak
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