Original Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam" by Michael Jordan Sold for 176,400$

Update 27.07.2021

Today, the auction of the Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam" (Player Sample) has ended. The sneakers reached a hefty price of 176,400$, which is close enough to the price Sotheby's previously estimated.

Original article 16.07.2021

Alongside the numerous Nike Air Force 1's and Converse Chucks appears an Air Jordan 11. It is no ordinary Air Jordan 11 but the original sneakers by Michael Jordan. Sotheby's is auctioning the sample from the GOAT to celebrate the premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy.

This Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam" is a sample made especially for Michael Jordan to wear in the movie "Space Jam" (1996). At least that was the plan, but the sneakers were never worn by Michael Jordan.

Due to their age, the sneakers are, of course, slightly yellowed, but the look is in A+ condition. There is also a Michael Jordan autograph in silver ink on the left shoe. Additionally, the sneakers come in a custom wooden box with a laser-etched Tune Squad/Space Jam logo.

These sneakers were made for the legend 25 years ago and are therefore also among the best and most expensive sneakers in the world. Anyone who is interested should now place their bid on Sotheby's. The auction will only run until July 25th and is expected to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000. Check out the rest of the auction info on Sotheby's.