What changed hands?
Michael Jordan Air Jordan 13 Sneakers. Most expensive sneakers ever sold at auction. Smashed previous record of $1.47 million set by Nike Air Ships in 2021.
The sneakers Jordan wore in the Finals
The black and red Air Jordan 13s were worn by Michael Jordan during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals. The sneakers are photo-matched to the game, providing direct provenance from Jordan's feet to the auction block. Their sale at Sotheby's established a new world record for any sneakers sold at auction.
A new sneaker record
The $2.2 million result smashed the previous sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships also worn by Jordan. The sale was part of Sotheby's Gamers and Sneakers auction, which paired game-worn sneakers with other sports memorabilia. The result reflects the growing market for game-worn footwear with documented championship provenance.
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Sale documentation: Sotheby's — Jordan sneakers sale ↗
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