Jordan memorabilia soars in value amid 'Last Dance' nostalgia
4 years, 7 months ago

Jordan memorabilia soars in value amid 'Last Dance' nostalgia

The Hindu  

The immense global success of the documentary “The Last Dance” amid the coronavirus lockdown has boosted sales of collectibles related to NBA icon Michael Jordan, some of which are trading in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. “Timing is everything,” says Jordan Geller, a collector who on Sunday will be richer by at least $240,000 thanks to the sale at Sotheby's of a pair of Air Jordan 1 sneakers -- the first model created especially by Nike for Michael Jordan, who made his NBA debut in 1984. But ESPN's 10-part documentary “The Last Dance” which weaves details of Jordan's entire career through the narrative of the Bulls' pursuit of a sixth NBA title, has ramped up interest in all things Jordan. “I haven't seen anything like this, where it's well past his career,” Ivy said, noting Jordan retired in 2003.

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and-less sneakers to lure price-conscious shoppers
6 months, 1 week ago

and-less sneakers to lure price-conscious shoppers

Live Mint  

By Aishwarya Venugopal and Ananya Mariam Rajesh June 28 - Nike will roll out new $100-and-under sneakers in countries around the world, its chief financial officer said Thursday, as the sportswear giant tweaks its product lineup in a plan aimed at getting sales back on track. The sportswear giant shares slumped 20% and was on track for its worst day …

Michael Jordan’s championship sneakers sell for $8m at auction
11 months ago

Michael Jordan’s championship sneakers sell for $8m at auction

The Independent  

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1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sets a record
11 months ago

1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sets a record

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A collection of sneakers that …

Can you guess what these collectible sneakers cost?
1 year, 1 month ago

Can you guess what these collectible sneakers cost?

LA Times  

How much would you pay for these kicks? Off-White “ICA” Nike Air Force 1 Low 1 / 2 The Off-White “ICA” Nike Air Force 1 Low 2 / 2 Off-White “ICA” Nike Air Force 1 Low for $1,800 at Cool Kicks, on Melrose Avenue Travis Scott Jordan 1 High 1 / 2 The Travis Scott Jordan 1 High 2 / …

Michael Jordan's 'Flu Game' sneakers sold at a whopping $1.38 million
1 year, 6 months ago

Michael Jordan's 'Flu Game' sneakers sold at a whopping $1.38 million

Hindustan Times  

On the 25th anniversary of Michael Jordan's iconic game-winning shot in the 1998 NBA Finals, the sneakers he famously wore during the Flu Game fetched a staggering sum of $1.38 million at auction. Michael Jordan's 'Flu Game' sneakers sold. After the game ended, Michael Jordan signed his sneakers and gave them to Preston Truman, a ball boy for the Utah …

Going once, going twice! Michael Jordan's iconic Olympic Jersey to hit auction block
1 year, 7 months ago

Going once, going twice! Michael Jordan's iconic Olympic Jersey to hit auction block

Hindustan Times  

A significant piece of American-basketball history is about to hit the auction block in Los Angeles in June. FILE PHOTO: U.S. basketball player Michael Jordan flashes a victory sign as he stands with team mates Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen and Clyde Drexler, nicknamed the "Dream Team" after winning the Olympic gold in Barcelona, Spain on August 8, 1992. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine/File …

Michael Jordan's shoes break record, sell for $2.2 million
1 year, 8 months ago

Michael Jordan's shoes break record, sell for $2.2 million

Hindustan Times  

A pair of Michael Jordan's shoes were sold at Sotheby's auction for $2.2 million. The auctioned shoes were a part of the Air Jordan 13 sneakers he wore during the 1998 NBA finals, known as The Last Dance. Michael Jordan's shoes sold for $2.2 million. Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Game 2 Air Jordan 13s from the famous 'The Last …

Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ sneakers sell for record USD 2.2 million
1 year, 8 months ago

Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ sneakers sell for record USD 2.2 million

The Hindu  

A pair of signed, game-worn Michael Jordan sneakers from the 1998 NBA Finals fetched a record $2.2 million on Tuesday, making them the most valuable sneakers ever sold, auction house Sotheby’s said. Sotheby’s said Jordan gifted the sneakers to a Jazz ball boy after the game as thanks for finding a lost jacket. They are the only complete pair of …

Sneaker guru's MJ masterstroke immortalized on screen
1 year, 9 months ago

Sneaker guru's MJ masterstroke immortalized on screen

China Daily  

Nike Air Ship sneakers that were worn by Michael Jordan are displayed at Christie's auction house in New York in July 2020. NEW YORK — The hero of the new movie Air, released last week in the United States, is Sonny Vaccaro, a Nike employee who saw in a young Michael Jordan what "no one else had seen" and convinced …

The Air Jordan sneaker: Conceived in 1984, born a year later, still going strong
1 year, 9 months ago

The Air Jordan sneaker: Conceived in 1984, born a year later, still going strong

The Hindu  

In 1984, the year Terminator was released, Nike took a punt on a 6’6 basketball rookie out of North Carolina who had just been drafted by Chicago Bulls. Sonny Vaccaro went to great lengths to convince Nike’s co-founder Phil Knight to sign Michael Jordan. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP Within the first 12 months, the sales from Air …

Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ sneakers set to be sold for jaw-dropping price
1 year, 9 months ago

Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ sneakers set to be sold for jaw-dropping price

Hindustan Times  

Michael Jordan is inarguably one of the biggest superstars to ever play basketball and even years after his retirement, the fan following for the American hero shows no signs of diminishing. Sotheby’s has listed up for sale Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Nike Air Jordan 13s, worn during his final season in the NBA. While talking about the upcoming auction, …

Self-professed ‘sneaker geek’ shares the top 10 classic shoes that could make you a fortune
1 year, 10 months ago

Self-professed ‘sneaker geek’ shares the top 10 classic shoes that could make you a fortune

The Independent  

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Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' Jersey Sells for 10.1 Million USD
2 years, 3 months ago

Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' Jersey Sells for 10.1 Million USD

News 18  

A jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, sold for a record $10.1 million Thursday, Sotheby’s said. The iconic red Chicago Bulls jersey, with Jordan’s number 23 on the back, went for the highest amount of any game-worn sports memorabilia ever, the auction house said, and set a …

Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ jersey sells for record $10.1 million
2 years, 3 months ago

Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ jersey sells for record $10.1 million

The Hindu  

Michael Jordan’s jersey from the opening game of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for over $10 million at an auction on Thursday, making it the most expensive piece of game-worn sports memorabilia in history. The previous record was established earlier this year at Sotheby’s, with Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” jersey fetching a staggering $9.3 million. solidifies …

Michael Jordan’s sneakers sell for record-breaking $1.47 million
3 years, 2 months ago

Michael Jordan’s sneakers sell for record-breaking $1.47 million

CNN  

CNN — A pair of Nike Air Ships sneakers worn by Michael Jordan have sold for a record-breaking $1.47 million at auction. The shoes were sold to cards collector Nick Fiorella on Sunday, and set a new world record for the highest price achieved for a pair of sneakers at auction, according to Sotheby’s auction house. Courtesy Sotheby's Kanye West’s …

Michael Jordan sneakers sell for a record $1.5 million
3 years, 2 months ago

Michael Jordan sneakers sell for a record $1.5 million

Live Mint  

A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan early in his career sold for nearly $1.5 million on Sunday, setting a record price at auction for game-worn footwear, Sotheby's said. "The most valuable sneakers ever offered at auction -- Michael Jordan's regular season game-worn Nike Air Ships from 1984 -- have just sold at $1,472,000 in our luxury …

Michael Jordan’s Nike Sneakers from 'Rookie' Period Sold for Record Rs 1.12 Crore at Auction
3 years, 7 months ago

Michael Jordan’s Nike Sneakers from 'Rookie' Period Sold for Record Rs 1.12 Crore at Auction

News 18  

A pair of basketball legend Michael Jordan’s famous Air Jordans from his rookie season sold at auction for $152,500 on Wednesday, the star item in Sotheby’s first international dedicated sneaker sale. Nike Air Jordan 1s “not only changed basketball footwear forever but are also considered foundational to the development of sneaker culture”, Sotheby’s said. “This pair is from someone who …

Michael Jordan North Carolina jersey auctioned for $1.38 million
3 years, 8 months ago

Michael Jordan North Carolina jersey auctioned for $1.38 million

LA Times  

Someone just lucked out on buying a piece of history that declared Michael Jordan the 1983 player of the year. Saturday morning, Heritage Auctions sold a game-worn, photo-matched University of North Carolina jersey for $1.38 million, making it the highest-priced sale of a Jordan jersey ever. During Jordan’s sophomore year — the season Jordan wore the auctioned jersey — the …

Collectible sneakers: Pair worn by Michael Jordan up for auction
3 years, 8 months ago

Collectible sneakers: Pair worn by Michael Jordan up for auction

Al Jazeera  

Sotheby’s will put the NBA champion’s 1984-1985 Chicago Bulls season sneakers up for auction in May, as enthusiasm for collectible sneakers grows. A pair of red sneakers worn by NBA champion Michael Jordan during the 1984 and 1985 season, at the start of his Chicago Bulls basketball career, is expected to fetch over $100,000 and possibly much higher at an …

Kanye West's Nike Yeezy's From 2008 Grammy Performance Sell For Record-Breaking $1.8 Million
3 years, 8 months ago

Kanye West's Nike Yeezy's From 2008 Grammy Performance Sell For Record-Breaking $1.8 Million

News 18  

A pair of prototype Nikes worn by Kanye West during his performances of “Hey Mama” and “Stronger” at the Grammy Awards in 2008 has shattered the record for a pair of sneakers ever sold. Sotheby’s announced Monday that West’s so-called “Grammy Worn” Nike Air Yeezy 1 fetched $1.8 in a private sale. “We are thrilled with the result, which has …

Nike sneakers made for Barack Obama are going on sale for $25,000
3 years, 11 months ago

Nike sneakers made for Barack Obama are going on sale for $25,000

The Independent  

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Rare Pair of Nike Sneakers Specially Designed for Former POTUS Barack Obama Goes on Sale for $25,000
3 years, 11 months ago

Rare Pair of Nike Sneakers Specially Designed for Former POTUS Barack Obama Goes on Sale for $25,000

News 18  

There’s a good news for sneaker aficionados. The much coveted Nike shoes worn by the 44th and former President of the United States Barack Obama are up for sale. The Sotheby’s describe the sneakers as deadstock Nike Hyperdunks that are considered one of only two pairs in existence, with the other made for President Obama in 2009. President Barack #Obama …

Tattered Pair of Nike 'Moon Shoes' from 1970s on Sale for $150,000. Here's Why it's So Expensive
4 years ago

Tattered Pair of Nike 'Moon Shoes' from 1970s on Sale for $150,000. Here's Why it's So Expensive

News 18  

If you are a collector of rare vintage objects then this news might interest you. Nike’s vintage pair “Moon Shoe” is up for sale at $150,000. Among many things that makes these dirty pair of moon shoes quite pricey is that it was hand-cobbled by one of Nike’s first employees, Geoff Hollister and made their big debut at the 1972 …

Michael Jordan’s game-worn sneakers set new record, selling for $615,000
4 years, 4 months ago

Michael Jordan’s game-worn sneakers set new record, selling for $615,000

CNN  

CNN — A pair of Nikes worn by Michael Jordan has broken the record for the most expensive sneakers ever sold at auction, fetching $615,000. Christie's The bulk of the total sales came from the signed 1985 shoes, which the auction catalog describe as “a one-of-a-kind Michael Jordan artifact.” The shoes are unusual because the sole of the left one …

Michael Jordan memorabilia has shot up in value after 'The Last Dance'
4 years, 7 months ago

Michael Jordan memorabilia has shot up in value after 'The Last Dance'

Daily Mail  

In this crazy world that we currently live in, The Last Dance docuseries has provided great solace to sports fans across the globe. The 10-part series depicting NBA superstar Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls during the 1997-98 campaign has evoked fond memories among fans and reminded people of his basketball greatness. The Last Dance documentary followed Michael …

Air Jordan sneakers sell for record-breaking $560,000
4 years, 7 months ago

Air Jordan sneakers sell for record-breaking $560,000

The Hindu  

A pair of Air Jordan sneakers worn in a game by Michael Jordan was sold for USD 560,000 at Sotheby’s auction house, an all-time record for basketball shoes. The pair of Air Jordan 1’s in the Chicago color scheme, the most emblematic model of its generation, easily surpassed Sotheby’s pre-sale estimate of $100,000-$150,000. “I think the game-worn Air Jordan 1’s …

Michael Jordan's signature Air Jordan 1s he wore in 1985 sell for a record $560,000 at auction
4 years, 7 months ago

Michael Jordan's signature Air Jordan 1s he wore in 1985 sell for a record $560,000 at auction

Daily Mail  

A pair of Nike's first edition Air Jordan sneakers worn in a game by Michael Jordan in 1985 sold Sunday for $560,000 at Sotheby's auction house to set an all-time record for basketball shoes. The white, black and red shoes, made for Jordan in 1985 and autographed by the Hall of Famer himself, dethroned the reigning 'Moon Shoe,' one of …

Remember when the NBA banned Michael Jordan’s sneakers?
5 years, 2 months ago

Remember when the NBA banned Michael Jordan’s sneakers?

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Delving into the archives of pop culture history, “Remember When?” is a new series offering a nostalgic look at the celebrity outfits that defined their eras. CNN — Remember when Michael Jordan stepped on court in pair of red and black sneakers, broke the NBA’s rules and kicked off the multibillion-dollar celebrity-endorsed footwear industry? When 21-year-old Jordan stepped …

Those Nikes — buy, sell or hold? Sneakers are now assets trading like stocks
5 years, 8 months ago

Those Nikes — buy, sell or hold? Sneakers are now assets trading like stocks

LA Times  

The explosive popularity of basketball sneakers and the rise of resale websites have turned shoes into an asset that can be sold like Wall Street securities. Now Luber’s pushing the investment angle even harder by striking exclusive deals with manufacturers to sell products through blind auctions in something StockX is calling a “sneaker IPO,” for initial product offering. Broadway’s burgeoning …

How Michael Jordan became a brand
5 years, 10 months ago

How Michael Jordan became a brand

LA Times  

Michael Jordan remains the OG signature shoe king 16 years after his last NBA game and 21 years after his last championship. In fiscal 2018, Nike revenue from the Jordan Brand line hit nearly $2.9 billion, the company said, part of it coming from buyers who weren’t alive during Jordan’s last title run. “He didn’t even want to fool with …

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