Air Jordans are the love of all sneakerheads and they can pay limitless to have one of these. Here are the top 5 most expensive and limited edition Air Jordans
Every young boy or girl with a love for sneakers has a dream to buy Air Jordans someday. Inspired by Basketball legend Michael Jordan, Nike launched one of the most successful lines of sneakers the world has ever seen. Since its very first collection back in 1985, it has become a fan popular sneaker.
It has become more of a fashion symbol for the youth. However, one interesting fact about these famous sneakers is that the older they get the higher their price and demand increase. Still, many people want to spend thousands of dollars to get their hands on these fantastic pairs of sneakers. Here are the top 5 most expensive and limited edition Air Jordans.
5. Air Jordan 2 OG- $31000
This might not be the most popular sneaker model out there. However, there is a lot of Sneaker collector around the world who wants to get their hands on them.
These Air Jordan 2 OG still gets sold on eBay for a price of $31000. It is designed by Bruce Kilgore and produced in Itay, the sneaker model came in two color schemes. The pair which is still sold on eBay was 28 years old and not in good condition still it has the potential to be kept in a shoe museum.
4. Air Jordan 5 Retro Transformers Sample- $52,900
Air Jordan gets their price high when celebrities wear them and that’s exactly what happened when Mark Wahlberg tried on the Air Jordan 5 Retro Transformers Sample.
It also featured an Optimus Prime logo on the sole and Patented black leather, the unique pair was a gift from the Jordan Brand to the famous actor in celebration of the first Transformers film release.
The number 23 was replaced by 84 which was the debut year of the original Transformers television series. Mark eventually put these beasts on sale online for a price of $52,900.
3. Air Jordan Silver Shoe (With Autograph)- $60,000
This magnificent beauty was a gift from Jordan’s wife to him on his 32nd birthday, this pair of Air Jordan Silver Shoe complete with Michael Jordan’s autograph is one of the most in history and are one of the most valuable pair of sneakers. Fans and sneakerheads feel worth getting a shoe like this.
Made from sterling silver in a limited edition of only 10 pairs, all of them are now owned by avid collectors. The autographed pair was sold at an auction for a whopping $60,000.
2. Air Jordan 12 OVO- $100,000
Probably One of the most luxury shoes out there on the market. It comes with the same branding partnership as the Air Jordan 10 OVO, This Air Jordan 12 OVO shares a similar story. It happened at the same Toronto Raptors event, Drake’s Extravaganza Night.
A lady fan received the sneakers as a gift and she didn’t waste time and sold these beasts for an incredible price of $100,000.
Unlike the predecessors, the Air Jordan 12 OVOs were released to the public as a copy of Drake’s pair received as a gift, but with a white Stingray leather with a translucent sole and a touch of gold on the sides.
1. Air Jordan 12 Flu game- $104,000
The most expensive sneaker on our list in Air Jordan 12 Flu Game, this pair of Air Jordan is remembered for the story behind it. It was the 1997 NBA Finals and Chicago Bulls that were playing against Utah Jazz. The bulls were in trouble as Utah was closing in on victory.
Michael Jordan was dealing with some symptoms of fly and wasn’t feeling well but he found the strength to make his team come back and lead to victory that night scoring 15 points and making a memorable game.
The Pair of Air Jordan 12 he was wearing that night was known as the Flu Game. A black and red edition of the original was made and sold for a whopping price of $104,000 making them the most expensive Air Jordans ever sold.
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