New York (EFE) million dollars (2,017,296 euros).
The Air Jordan XIII, in black and red, and signed in silver ink by the American athlete, today became the most expensive sneakers in history, the auction house said in a statement.
“Today’s unprecedented result is further proof that demand for Michael Jordan memorabilia continues to exceed and transcend all expectations,” said head of apparel and fashion collectibles Brahm Wachter.
The rage over Jordan memorabilia was also reflected late last year, when a jersey he also wore in the same NBA Finals sold for $10.1 million, setting the world record for any used sports memorabilia.
The season to which both garments belong is considered the most important of the athlete’s career, since he consolidated his status as the best basketball player of all time, and has been nicknamed “The last dance”. thanks to a documentary of the same name.
Michael Jordan’s new record
In the final in which Jordan wore these shoes, the most viewed in NBA history, the star scored 37 points in 40 minutes leading the Chicago Bulls to victory against the Utah Jazz (93-88) in the second half of the party
Sotheby’s points out that Jordan has always shone in pop and sports culture, but interest has grown in 2023 because this year it references his famous number and the premiere of the film “Air”, which delves into his collaboration with Nike and the “genesis of the famous Air Jordan shoes”.
The shoes were sold as a single lot in an online auction called “Victoriam,” which will give way to other memorabilia from current iconic athletes like Rafael Nadal and past ones like Kobe Bryant.
The company estimated that they would reach a price between 2 and 4 million dollars.
They have been on view for several weeks at the house’s headquarters in New York, where they had their own room, completely dark except for a spotlight falling on the display case and for cat eyes projected on a wall next to it. to various appointments of the athlete.