Sneakers worn by Michael Jordan set a new auction record

He is known as one of the best basketball players in the world, but not only that. Michael Jordan also owes his fame to the creation of his shoe brand, Jordan Brand, which was launched in 1997 in partnership with Nike. Over time, sneakers have been prized by collectors and sneaker enthusiasts, never losing their popularity. For the latest evidence, six different models of the Nike Air Jordan sneakers worn by Michael Jordan in the 1990s sold for $8 million at Sotheby’s on Friday, February 2. Record:

“The most expensive collection ever put on the market”

Each of his pairs has worn the basketball legend himself. Michael Jordan gave them to Chicago Bulls executive director of communications Tim Hallam at the end of games that helped the club win six NBA championships from 1991 to 1993 and 1996 to 1998. for sale,” Sotheby’s said of the lot, called “The Dynasty Collection,” which includes the Air Jordan VI, Air Jordan VII, Air Jordan VIII, Air Jordan XI, Air Jordan. XII and Air Jordan XIV.

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As early as 2022, Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls jersey sold for $10.1 million at Sotheby’s. “Record for pre-worn and heirloom sporting goods, and the most expensive item from the Michael Jordan collection ever sold,” the auction house said.