The latest news from the media, Michael Jordan's Air Jordan 13 was recently sold for $2.238 million, becoming the highest unit price sneaker at auction.
Michael Jordan's '98 AJ13 sold for $2.238 million, making it the highest unit price
Also known as Jordan's "LAST DANCE," the '98 Bulls eventually won the Finals, but it was also MJ's last. The pair of Air Jordan 13s came in a crucial game when the Bulls trailed 1-0 in the series, and Jordan equalized the series with 37 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists with his amazing play.
Michael Jordan's AJ98 sold for $2.238 million, making it the highest © unit price offered by Daily Sports
In addition, although Jordan often wears AJ shoes in black and red colors throughout his career, this pair of Air Jordan 13 is the only full shoe Jordan wears in the Finals (left and right feet), so it is especially precious.
The auction house said that while the sale price of $2.238 million looked staggering, they were not surprised. In fact, they estimated the shoes at between $2 million and $4 million, which means they thought they were cheap. As for the authenticity of the shoes, they have been recognized by MeiGray, the official certification body of the NBA.
Michael Jordan's '98 AJ13 sold for $2.238 million, making it the highest unit price
Interestingly, when Jordan signed a licensing contract with Nike, they paid about $2.5 million, who would have thought that 39 years later, Jordan's pair of sneakers would be almost the same value as his licensing contract that year.
According to the auction house, the Air Jordan 13 originally belonged to a caddie, but he later sold the shoes. Although he didn't know the selling price of the caddie at the time, compared to the current $2.238 million, he should regret his original decision.
Michael Jordan's AJ98 sold for $2.238 million, making it the highest © unit price offered by Daily Sports
Michael Jordan's '98 AJ13 sold for $2.238 million, making it the highest unit price
Michael Jordan's '98 AJ13 sold for $2.238 million, making it the highest unit price
In addition, the editor also collected the previous auction records of NBA sneakers:
Kobe Bryant's 2003 signature Nike Air Zoom Kobe 1: $1,500,000.
Michael Jordan's 1985 Signature Air Jordan 1s: $560,000.
Michael Jordan's 1997 NBA Finals boots: $369,000.
Michael Jordan's 1984 Signed Air Jordan 1s: Sold for $560,000.
Michael Jordan 1992 Olympics Signature Air Jordan 7s: Sold for $190,373.
LeBron James' 2003 Signature Nike Air Zoom Generation: $480,000.
Michael Jordan's 1991 Playoff Boots: $295,200.
Michael Jordan's 1988 Signed Air Jordan 3s: Sold for $190,373.
Michael Jordan's 1997 Signature Air Jordan 13s: Sold for $104,765.
Michael Jordan's 1998 Signed Air Jordan 13s: Sold for $104,000.
Most of the shoes belong to Michael Jordan, and sure enough, a classic is a classic.