The most expensive sneakers in the world
We are in the middle of summer and outdoor activities are all the rage. We want to spend time outdoors, play sports, nothing could be simpler – we put on our running gear or maybe our basketball or soccer gear and head outside. Of course, we don’t forget to put on a pair of comfortable sneakers, especially since the outside temperatures can cause our feet to swell quickly.
But what do we do when we want to show off and wear a pair of modern and expensive sneakers, created by the big fashion houses for the most snobbish among us? There is a wide range to choose from. Here are a few examples:
Dynasty Collection, $8 million
Dynasty Collection
A collection of sneakers worn by superstar Michael Jordan during the six NBA championships he won with the Chicago Bulls was sold at auction for $8 million, setting a new record for sneakers worn during games, auction house Sotheby’s announced in early 2025. The six pairs of Air Jordan shoes — one from each of the final games of the 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998 championship series — were named the “Dynasty Collection.”
As for sneakers that are not collectible and can actually end up on your feet, but at the price they cost, you should tiptoe around so as not to ruin them, we present below some particularly beautiful pairs.
NIKE, Dunk Low SB “Friends & Family – Futura Laboratories – Sunblush” sneakers, $39182
NIKE, Dunk Low SB “Friends & Family – Futura Laboratories – Sunblush”
From American sportswear manufacturer Nike comes a jaw-dropping pair of premium sneakers. With a multicolored exterior, rubber sole, and calfskin leather upper, this pair of sneakers can be worn to prestigious events and will significantly raise your social status. They fasten with laces at the front, have a superb graphic print all over, a heel counter with the brand logo, a Swoosh logo detail, the logo applied to the tongue, a round and perforated toe, Air cushioning, and a rubber outsole.
Of course, this model also comes with a certificate of authenticity and a limited number of shoes produced, precisely to offer you all the advantages of an exclusive purchase.
Philipp Plein Notorious HI-TOP with Crystals, £24,750
Philipp Plein Notorious HI-TOP with Crystals
German designer Philipp Plein (creator of the luxury brands Philipp Plein, Plein Sport, and Billionaire) offers us a pair of extraordinary sneakers that add extra sparkle to the outfit of anyone wearing Philipp Plein Notorious HI-TOP with Crystals adorned with precious stones. Two-tone suede embellished with assorted precious stones, metal eyelets with logo, iconic Skull&Bones symbol on the outside, padding for increased comfort, rubber midsole with embossed brand logo, molded outsole, removable inner lining and insole, and many other details will give your outfit a glamorous look.
Adidas x Pharrell Williams Human Race NMD “Friends And Family,” €13,504
Adidas x Pharrell Williams Human Race NMD “Friends And Family”
Adidas couldn’t be left out of our top list. In general, the value of these sneakers depends largely on factors such as rarity, design, materials, and association with a celebrity. This is also the case here. With a combination of burgundy, black, and white colors, these sneakers have a knitted upper, original lace-up closure at the front, logo heel counter, mesh details, round toe, and rubber outsole. Adidas manages to impress again with this pair of sneakers created in collaboration with artist Pharrell Williams.
There are many sneaker collectors around the world who own private collections of worn and unworn sneakers that can be worth millions of dollars. And time does not diminish the value of these collections, quite the contrary.
Sources: fortune.com, farfetch.com, plein.com
