The average Joe uses shoes just to get from one to place to the other in relative comfort. However, the more sports-minded have other goals in mind.
The highest-paid athletes probably have hundreds of shoes for the sport they play and for the after-parties they attend.
Getting the most performance out of a shoe is a top priority for athletes especially basketball players. Michael Jordan practically makes more of a fortune off shoes than his basketball career.
Many upscale sneakers have prices that rival the most expensive luxury brands in the world. Certain Limited Edition shoes can even drive up a high price tag. So, with that in mind, here are the 25 most expensive sneakers ever made.
Air Jordan 4 Eminem x Carhartt - $30,000
Source: http://www.gq.com/story/eminem-carhartt-jordan-auction-prices-ebay With only ten pairs made, the Air Jordan 4 Eminem x Carhartt shoes are a hot commodity. A pair was put on eBay and sold for $30,000.
Air Jordan 2 OG – $31,000
Source: http://v1.myfirstclasslife.com/6-air-jordan-2-1986-og-31000/ Made from Italian leather, the Air Jordan 2 OG is a coveted part of sneaker history which is why it has the high price tag of $31,000.
Air Jordan 4 Eminem - $37,000
Source: http://www.complex.com/sneakers/2015/08/eminem-air-jordan-4-23000 The Air Jordan 4 Eminem shoe line is also a popular brand of shoe. A pair sold for $37,000.
Air Jordan 12 OVO (Drake Edition) – $100,000
Source: http://theboombox.com/drake-ovo-jordan-sneakers-100000/ While the Air Jordan 12 OVO is popular, the Drake Edition was even more popular, selling on eBay at $100,000.
Air Jordan 12 (Flu Game) – $104,000
Source: https://www.si.com/nba/point-forward/2013/12/12/michael-jordan-flu-game-sneakers-auction-sold-utah-jazz-ball-boy Heralded as the most expensive Jordans in the world; the unique pair of Air Jordan 12 worn by Michael Jordan in the infamous “Flu Game,”-a game where Jordan played while ill-was sold for $104,000.
Photo: 25. 2Pacalyp, Air Jordan III, (White Cement Colorway), CC BY-SA 4.0, 24. Glen Bowman via flickr. CC BY 2.0, 23. Sneakernews.com (Fair Use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 22. Sneakernews.com (Fair Use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 21. Sneakernews.com (Fair use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 20. ric_man (talk), Air jordan VIs, CC BY-SA 3.0, 19. Flightclub.com (Fair use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 18. Fligthclub.com (Fair Use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 17. Sneakernews.com (Fair Use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 16. Flightclub.com (Fair use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 15. Flightclub.com (Fair Use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 14. 2Pacalyp, Nike Air Jordan V , CC BY-SA 4.0, 13. Flightclub.com (Fair use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 12. Sneakernews.com (Fair Use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 11. Flightclub.com (Fair use: Illustrative purposes Only), 10. Flightclub.com (Fair Use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 9. NYR-NYG-NYY 40 million was sold, Air Jordan 4 (Cement), CC BY-SA 3.0, 8. Flightclub.com (Fair Use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 7. DJ Quietstorm via flickr. CC BY 2.0, 6. Flightclub.com (Fair Use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 5. Sneaknews.com (Fair Use: Illustrative purposes Only), 4. 2Pacalyp, Air Jordan II, CC BY-SA 4.0, 3. Sneakernews.com (Fair Use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 2. Sneakernews.com (Fair Use: Illustrative Purposes Only), 1. FlightClub.com (Fair Use: Illustrative Purposes Only)
