{"id":6117,"date":"2025-08-18T13:37:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T13:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/18\/10-mind-blowingly-expensive-sneakers-from-around-the-world-lifestyle-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T13:37:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T13:37:27","slug":"10-mind-blowingly-expensive-sneakers-from-around-the-world-lifestyle-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/18\/10-mind-blowingly-expensive-sneakers-from-around-the-world-lifestyle-news\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Mind-Blowingly Expensive Sneakers From Around The World | Lifestyle News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9512607\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 18, 2025, 18:40 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9512607\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1579411166 asubttl-schema\">The value of these sneakers soars due to their high-end brands, limited editions, and unique celebrity associations, making them highly sought-after and extremely pricey<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1579411166 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sneakers today are not just footwear but have become an investment and a part of luxury. (News18 Hindi)\" title=\"Sneakers today are not just footwear but have become an investment and a part of luxury. (News18 Hindi)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1579411166\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sneakers today are not just footwear but have become an investment and a part of luxury. (News18 Hindi)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">In the world of fashion and lifestyle, sneakers are no longer just comfortable shoes; they have become status symbols. Numerous celebrities and collectors across the globe not only wear sneakers but also add them to their collections, spending crores of rupees. Due to expensive brands, limited editions, and special stories related to celebrities, the price of these sneakers skyrockets. <\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Here are the top 10 most expensive sneakers in the world:<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">1. <strong>Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans:<\/strong> According to the South China Morning Post, the first name on this list is Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans. These sneakers were specially designed for rapper Drake. Weighing more than 24 kg and made entirely of gold, their price was estimated to be around $2 million (about Rs 16 crores).<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">2. <strong>Nike Air Yeezy 1 \u201cPrototype&#8221;:<\/strong> These sneakers were worn by famous rapper Kanye West at the Grammy Awards in 2008. This was the first major collaboration between Nike and Kanye West. In 2021, these sneakers were sold at auction for $1.8 million (about Rs 14 crores), making them one of the most expensive sneakers ever sold.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">3. <strong>Michael Jordan\u2019s Game Worn Nike Air Ships:<\/strong> When basketball legend Michael Jordan played his first NBA game, his shoes were Nike Air Ships. In 2021, these shoes were sold at auction for $1.47 million (about Rs 11 crores), a piece of history for basketball fans and collectors.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">4. <strong>Air Jordan 12 \u2018Flu Game\u2019:<\/strong> During the 1997 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan played brilliantly despite being ill. The Air Jordan 12 he wore in that match are called \u201cFlu Game&#8221; sneakers. These sneakers were sold for $104,000 (about Rs 85 lakhs) in 2013.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">5. <strong>Diamond Encrusted Air Force 1:<\/strong> Nike Air Force 1 is quite popular, but its diamond-encrusted version is special. Featuring real diamonds, its price is said to be above $50,000 (Rs 40 lakhs).<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">6. <strong>Chanel x Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu:<\/strong> These limited edition sneakers were created from the collaboration between Chanel and Adidas, with singer Pharrell Williams playing a special role. They were launched only at a store in Paris, and their price reached $11,000 (Rs 9 lakhs) at auction.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">7. <strong>Nike Air Mag \u201cBack to the Future&#8221;:<\/strong> When the Nike Air Mag sneakers shown in the Hollywood film Back to the Future II were made in reality, fans embraced them enthusiastically. Featuring auto-lacing technology, their price reached $200,000 (about Rs 1.6 crore) in the 2016 auction.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">8. <strong>DJ Khaled x Air Jordan 3 \u201cGrateful&#8221;:<\/strong> These sneakers were designed in collaboration with the famous music producer DJ Khaled. This limited edition pair was sold for more than $25,000 (Rs 20 lakhs) at auction.<\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\">9. <strong>Eminem x Carhartt x Air Jordan 4:<\/strong> Made in collaboration with rapper Eminem and brand Carhartt, the Air Jordan 4 is considered extremely rare, with only 10 pairs made. It sold for up to $30,000 (Rs 24 lakhs) at auction.<\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">10. <strong>Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunk Low:<\/strong> This collaboration between Travis Scott and Nike created a stir in the sneaker world. These limited edition sneakers sold for up to $5,000 (Rs 4 lakhs) in the secondary market.<\/p>\n<p id=\"12\" class=\"story_para_12\">Sneakers today are not just footwear but have become an investment and a part of luxury. <\/p>\n<p id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\">(Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on general beliefs and is not verified by News18. 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