Rare Game-Worn Sneakers by Michael Jordan Put on Auction for Nearly Half a Million Dollars

Christie’s Auction House has partnered with Stadium Goods to host an online treat of an auction for Michael Jordan fans. The largest and most comprehensive online collection of game-worn MJ sneakers is all set to go on sale very soon! 

These two companies are collaborating to host “Original Air: Michael Jordan Game-Worn and Player Exclusive Sneaker Rarities,” which will commence on July 30 and stretch till August 13. A part of the proceeds generated through this sale would go to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF). 

This mega-sale unites the largest ever game-worn sneaker collection that once belonged to ‘His Airness.’ The history of the Jordan brand is certainly inspiring and the designs that we have witnessed are historic. 

From the first pair of Air Jordans worn by MJ to the sneakers he wore in his final season with the Chicago Bulls, a total of 11 lots have been announced that would see a line of sneakers tell the great legacy of Michael Jordan. 

John McPeters, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Stadium Goods had a statement to make regarding the memorabilia sale. “Michael Jordan’s tremendous impact on basketball and sneakers is universally acknowledged, and it can be easy to think there aren’t any new stories to add to the legend,” he said.

“But as we’ve seen with ‘The Last Dance’ and now with our ‘Original Air’ auction with Christie’s, there are still lesser-known narratives in the legacy that create great interest. The pieces we’ve put together for this auction are truly unique, and will have deep resonance for Jordan fans, sneaker connoisseurs and pop culture collectors alike,” McPeters added.

It is sneaker heaven for Michael Jordan fans!

The companies announced the first lot of the iconic sneaker sale. When Michael Jordan arrived in the NBA, he didn’t immediately work with Nike to create the ‘Air Jordan’ brand. He wore a pair of Nike Air Ships during the 1984 pre-season and for a few regular-season games.

A game-worn pair of the extremely rare customized “Air Ship” is on sale. $350,000-$500,000 is the estimated price for these high-top sneakers. The skyrocketing value is due to the fact that nobody might be owning a pair of these currently. 

A defining part of MJ’s career came when he led team USA to Olympic glory in 1992. MJ was part of ‘The Dream Team,’ which comprised legends like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. 

Team USA comfortably defeated Croatia in the gold medal match. A Michael Jordan game-worn sneakers from the match are on sale as well. A size 13, mid-top Air Jordan 7 “Olympic,” is expected to sell for a price of $50,000-$70,000. 

And for the last pair of sneakers revealed in the first lot, we have to go back to 1998. Michael Jordan sported the Air Jordan 14 “Chicago” during his final season with the Chicago Bulls. The iconic pair of sneakers can also be seen in ‘The Last Dance.‘

MJ even wore these sneakers during practice between the six games of the 1998 NBA Finals. These size 13 mid-top sneakers belong to a unique colorway design. This rare collection is expected to fetch around $6,000-$8,000.

The auction house will unveil more collections in the coming days. For MJ fans it would be a treat to browse through the collection when the sale goes live. To own a pair of game-worn sneakers by ‘His Airness’ is truly a dream of every Jordan fan.