A pair of trainers worn by slam-dunk superstar Michael Jordon have sold for a record-breaking $1.42 million at auction.
Michael Jordan
The iconic red and white ‘Nike Air Ship’ trainers were the first basketball shoes worn by Jordan when he played for the Chicago Bulls back in 1984.
The auction house Sotheby’s tweeted: "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 sale in Las Vegas,"
Brahm Wachter, head of Sotheby's Streetwear and Modern Collectables said: "To present such a ground breaking and important pair of sneakers at this special auction in Las Vegas further solidifies the strength and broad reach of the sneaker collecting community.
"This record-breaking result for the Jordan Nike Air Ships affirms the place of Michael Jordan and the Air Jordan franchise at the pinnacle of the sneaker market."
This isn’t the first time Jordan has auctioned off his trainers for a hefty price. Last year, he sold a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1 trainers for £460,000 ($615,000).