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Most sought-after sneakers.

Top 10 most expensive sneakers: Be prepared to be SHOCKED!

Check out these astronomical prices of the most expensive sneakers ever made and, more importantly, SOLD. Nike dominates the list.

Most expensive sneakers main photo

Most sought-after sneakers.

Check out these astronomical prices of the most expensive sneakers ever made and, more importantly, SOLD.

The sneaker market is one of the most lucrative and fastest-growing industries in the world and with people willing to pay astronomical prices — running into the millions — to get limited edition footwear, it’s understandable why.

There are lots of reasons to love sneakers. They’re comfortable, they’re stylish, and they’re functional. But for some people, sneakers are more than just a casual shoe. They’re a source of pride, a sign of status, and a collector’s item. Just like any other collector’s item, there are some sneakers that are worth more money than others.

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If you like your sneakers, then you’re going to love this list.

Top 10 most expensive sneakers ever made:

1. Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans – R32.3m ($2 Million)

Brand: Nike
Year of first release: 2016
Original price: $2m
Current market value: $2m


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2. Kayne West Nike Air Yeezy 1 ‘Prototype’ – R30.8m ( $1.8 million)

Brand: Nike
Year of release: 2008
Original price: N/A
Current market value: $1.8m

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3. Michael Jordan’s Game Worn Nike Airship – R25.2m ($1.47 million)

Brand: Nike
Year of first release: 1984
Original price: $65
Current market value: $1.47m

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4. Air Jordan Retro “Kobe Pack” – R13.7m ($800,000)

Brand: Nike
Year of first release: 2016
Original price: N/A
Current market value: $800,000

5. Jordan 1 Retro High Charlotte Hornets Foundation Black/White – R4.2m ($250,000)

Brand: Nike
Year of first release: 2019
Original price: $88,071
Current market value: $250,000

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6. Michael Jordan Game Worn Converse Fastbreak – R3.2m ($190,373)

Brand: Converse
Year of first release: 1984
Original price: N/A
Current market value: $190,373

7. Buscemi 100 MM Diamond – R2.2m ($132,000)

Brand: Buscemi
Year of first release: 2016
Original price: $132,000
Current market value: $132,000

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8. Air Jordan 12 (Flu Game) – R1.79m ($104,765)

Brand: Nike
Year of first release: 1997
Original price: $190
Current market value: $104,764

9. Air Jordan 12 OVO (Drake Edition) – R1.71m ($100,000)

Brand: Nike
Year of first release: 2016
Original price: $225
Current market value: $100,000

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10. Nike MAG Back to the Future (2016) – R1.1m ($63,973)

Brand: Nike
Year of first release: 2016
Original price: N/A
Current market value: $76,925