5 of the Most Expensive Sneakers Ever Made

Here are five sneakers that are sold at higher retail prices compared to conventional shoes

1 NIKE HYPERADAPT 1.0

Technology and streetwear clash with the Nike Hyperadapt 1.0, a super innovative pair of sneakers created by legendary sneaker designer Tinker Hatfield. These sneakers feature self-lacing technology that electronically adjust themselves to the wearer’s foot.

Before Nike released a more “affordable” version of the Hyperadapt, the first model with adaptive lacing was priced at US$720 per pair.

2 BALENCIAGA X-PANDER SNEAKERS

Balenciaga is best known for making chunky sneakers trendy and demand for them at the time, went through the roof. Although this phase has long since passed, there are many fans who are loyal to the brand and continue to still rock one of the brand’s most expensive sneakers.

Never ones to give up, the French fashion house has its most expensive sneaker to date with the X-PANDER Sneakers. These super chunky pair of kicks certainly make a statement and will set you back US$1,250.

3 AIR JORDAN III OG

Another notable pair that has a place in sneaker history, designed by Tinker Hatfield no less, are the ‘White Cement’ sneakers. Released back in 1988, and priced at just US$100 at the time, NBA legend Michael Jordan wore this particular sneaker when he cemented his place in basketball history during the 1988 Slam Dunk contest.

These are without a doubt one of the most popular Air Jordan models ever released by Nike that gave a mix of sophistication and style. To feel a bit of basketball history on your feet, you will need to pay US$4,000.

4 SOLID GOLD OVO X AIR JORDANS

Nothing makes a statement than a pair of gold sneakers. While it is perfectly normal to see flashy sneakers worn by rappers who like to show off their riches, these custom Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans take the cake.

These sneakers were first seen in 2016 when award-winning rapper Drake revealed that he spent US$2 million to buy these sneakers designed by Matt Senna. Don’t expect to wear them because these kicks weigh a whopping 22kg and are coated in 24-carat gold.

5 NIKE AIR MAG BACK TO THE FUTURE

If you think Nike’s Hyperadapt sneakers were cool, there was a much cooler pair of kicks that was launched back in 2011. These limited-edition sneakers, called the Nike Air Mag, were inspired by the futuristic depiction of shoes in the 1989 sci-fi film Back to the Future Part II.

Fittingly, Nike partnered with The Michael J Fox Foundation to auction the sneakers and all proceeds were sent towards the foundation’s Parkinson’s disease research. Nike would later rerelease the Air Mags in 2016 and were promptly snapped up by collectors. They now sell between US$24,000 and US$50,000.