Most Expensive Sneakers in the World Right Now
The year 2025 has been kind of wild for sneakers. Not just in design but in what people were willing to pay. Some pairs came out of nowhere, others never really left the spotlight, and a few made headlines just by showing up at auction. Here’s a look at the ones everyone was talking about—and yeah, they aren’t cheap.
Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans – $2 million
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These are bricks of gold shaped like Jordans. Carefully crafted by artist Matthew Senna for Drake’s OVO brand, this pair weighs over 50 pounds each and is made entirely of 24-karat gold. Drake really said, “Started from the bottom,” and then built shoes out of solid gold to prove he meant it.
Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy 1 ‘Prototype’ – $1.8 million
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When Kanye showed up to the 2008 Grammys in these unreleased Nike Air Yeezy 1s, it flipped the script on what a music-fashion collab could do. Fast forward to auction time, and this prototype hit a jaw-dropping $1.8 million. You’re not paying for comfort—you’re paying for a moment in pop culture that still echoes through pop.
Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn Air Jordan 13s – $1.5 million
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Worn during his final championship season with the Bulls, these black-and-red Air Jordan 13s tell a story every fan knows by heart. Jordan laced them up in Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals. After the game, he signed them and gave them away.
Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn Nike Air Ship – $1.47 million
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Before Air Jordans became a thing, there was the Nike Air Ship. MJ wore them during his rookie season—yes, before the Jumpman logo and before the banned commercial. One lucky collector scooped up a game-worn pair for $1.47 million. Without this shoe, there’s no Air Jordan legacy. It’s the “pilot episode” of basketball’s biggest sneaker saga.
Buscemi 100 MM Diamond Sneakers – $1 million
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This happens when a luxury handbag designer says, “Let’s make sneakers.” The Buscemi 100 MM is basically a high-top flex with a trust fund. It’s got 18-karat gold hardware and a diamond-encrusted padlock. This was a custom one-off designed to make headlines and turn heads.
Adidas Pharrell Williams NMD Hu’ Solid Gold’ – $1 million
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When Pharrell gets involved, things never stay boring. This golden NMD Hu features authentic 24-karat gold accents and was made for a charity auction with one goal: raise money and drop jaws. It worked. The final bid landed at $1 million. Pharrell’s futuristic aesthetic and one of Adidas’ comfiest silhouettes made it a rare combo.
Nike Moon Shoe – $437,500
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The Moon Shoe was designed by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman for the 1972 Olympic trials. It was handmade with a waffle iron. Yep, that classic sole was born from kitchen experiments. Only about a dozen pairs were ever made, and most didn’t survive. One lucky collector snagged a pristine pair for $437,500 at auction.
Nike MAG ‘Back to the Future’ – $100,000
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Marty McFly wore them first, but sneakerheads took it from there. The Nike MAG was based on the self-lacing kicks from “Back to the Future Part II” and eventually became real—in limited drops across 2011 and 2016. The later version had actual self-lacing tech and came with lights, buzz, and that futuristic vibe.
Nike Dunk SB Low’ Paris’ – $51,000
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Each pair of the “Paris” SB Dunk is completely unique—no two have the same layout. That’s because the canvas overlays feature original artwork by French painter Bernard Buffet, randomly placed during production. Between 150 and 200 pairs were released back in 2003. Fast-forward to now, and collectors are shelling out over $51,000 for a pair.
Nike SB Dunk Low’ Yellow Lobster’ – $36,000
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The “Yellow Lobster” is one of the rarest Dunks ever made. It followed the red and blue Lobster releases, but this version was never meant for public sale. That scarcity launched resale prices to $36,000 and up. The design is wild—bright yellow with speckled overlays mimicking a real lobster shell, plus the signature picnic-table pattern lining.
Air Jordan 2 OG – $31,000
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Before collabs and crazy colorways, there was the original Air Jordan 2. It has no gimmicks, no logos plastered everywhere—just clean lines and Italian craftsmanship. Finding an unworn original is next to impossible today, so one pair sold for $31,000. It doesn’t have the hype of a Jordan 1, but it’s a grail for serious collectors.
Eminem x Carhartt x Air Jordan 4 – $30,000
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Only ten pairs of the Eminem x Carhartt x Air Jordan 4 were released to the public, and every single one was auctioned for charity. They feature Carhartt’s rugged black canvas and Em’s branding. For fans of both hip-hop and hard-to-find heat, this one hits the sweet spot.
Travis Scott x PlayStation x Nike Dunk Low – $29,000
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Try finding a pair of these outside a locked vault. This collab between Travis Scott, Nike, and PlayStation was never sold to the public. Only around five pairs were given away during a 2020 promo, and that’s it. The look was suede upper, PlayStation branding on the heel, and Travis Scott’s signature reverse Swoosh.
DJ Khaled x Air Jordan 3 ‘Grateful’ – $25,000
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You’ll never see these on shelves. The DJ Khaled x Air Jordan 3 “Grateful” was part of a Friends & Family release to promote his album, and only a select few pairs ever made it to resale. The bright red leather, Khaled’s personal slogans, and classic Jordan 3 shape gave it a serious buzz.
Nike Dunk SB Low ‘Pigeon’ – $28,000
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When Jeff Staple released the “Pigeon” SB Dunk in 2005, people camped out for days, and police had to break up crowds in NYC. Only about 150 pairs hit stores, and that grey-and-pink colorway still makes collectors lose it. Priced initially like any other SB Dunk, this one’s shot up in value over time, hitting $28,000 in resale.