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The year 1985 marked the introduction of Nike Air Jordan sneakers, which are often credited with beginning the culture of sneakerheads that everyone knows about today. There is no other pair of Nike sneakers that is more essential or iconic to collectors than the Nike Air Jordan, and only a few sneakers can compete with the pricing of the rarest Jordans.
A few Air Jordan shapes have been made solely to participate in various partnerships, paying respect to particular artists, organizations, or both. Moreover, some pairs of Air Jordan sneakers are so hard to get and expensive that they were released as a limited special edition and later were auctioned off for several thousand dollars.
Wondering more about expensive Air Jordan sneakers? The following is a list of the five most costly Jordans that have ever been produced till date that have caused a stir in the world of sneakers.
The Nike Air Jordan 1 OG High Chicago and four other most expensive Air Jordan sneakers of all time
1) Nike Air Jordan 1 OG High Chicago ($30,000)
The original Jordan 1 Chicago, designed by Peter Moore in 1985, is one of the most sought-after shoes ever. Michael Jordan was a budding star in basketball when Nike decided to recognize him by releasing his own line of shoes and gear in 1984 - a move that went down in history. However, it not only marked the beginning of Jordan Brand but also opened the way for several player's collaborations and exclusives.
Due to the overwhelming response Air Jordans received in its debuting year, Nike continued to release new signature Jordans with each passing season. These vintage Chicago Jordans from 1985 are dressed in the renowned red, white, and black Chicago Air Jordan 1 colorway, which is probably the most known colorway of Michael Jordan and Nike.
Considering the popularity and significance of this colorway, the sneaker is worth more than $30,000 at present.
2) Nike Air Jordan 3 Retro x Nipsey Hussle Victory Lap ($26,000)
In honor of the 2018 release of Victory Lap, the first studio album by the late Nipsey Hussle, this one-of-a-kind promo sample of the classic Jordan 3 was released. Unfortunately, in 2019, the celebrated rapper passed away in a horrible accident, but the legacy of his accomplishments will live on forever. After Victory Lap was nominated for a Grammy in 2019 and 2021, it became the first album in history to spend 100 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 chart.
Nipsey Hussle's Jordan 3 Retro sneakers had a design reminiscent of the "Black Cement" Jordan 3, including an upper made primarily of black leather. They also have the iconic elephant pattern found on Jordan 3s at the heel and toe and the Nike Air logo on the heel. In addition, the "VL" emblem for Victory Lap appears on the medial collar of each shoe, while the red "VL" branding is seen on the outsoles of the translucent shoes.
This iconic Jordan sneaker was sold for $26,000 at an auction.
3) Nike Air Jordan 1 High Dior Friends and Family ($20,000)
The release of these Dior sneakers in 2020, which was scheduled to coincide with the 35th anniversary of Jordan, was the first luxury sneaker collaboration between a Parisian fashion house and a famous sneaker brand.
The artistic director of Dior Men, Kim Jones, designed the Dior Jordan, an excellent combination of high fashion and streetwear. This special edition is a tribute to one of Christian Dior's most cherished colors, featuring the the shoes in a white leather upper and a black and red striped pattern. Moreover, the timeless Jordan 1 High shape is rendered in rich Dior Gray calfskin leather.
The Jordan and Dior branding can be found on the Wings logo, the tongue label, and the outsole graphics. The designer sneakers also included Swooshes that are woven from the house's distinctive Oblique monogram jacquard. This pair, which is part of the limited Friends and Family edition and is highly desirable, sold for close to $20,000.
4) Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High Colette Au Revoir ($20,000)
In honor of the iconic Parisian store Colette, which closed its boutique permanently in 2017, this limited-edition and exclusive Air Jordan 1 High collab shoe was created.
Colette is known for its groundbreaking contributions to high fashion, streetwear, and accessories, earning a reputation for its innovative spirit. The Colette Jordan 1 is considered one of the rarest Nike Air Jordan colorways ever made because it was first designed for the staff of the store and was never made available to the general public for purchase.
The white and blue color scheme that is synonymous with Colette is featured all over the upper of this limited edition Jordan 1s, which also bear the brand's recognizable double-dot logo. On the heels are the years when the shop was open (1997–2017), while the soles are written the words "Bonjour" ("Hello") and "Au Revoir" ("Goodbye").
The special edition Colette Au Revoir sneaker retails for $20,000 and is available in limited numbers.
5) Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High Chrome Hearts Off-White NRG ($15,000)
These Jordan 1s are a special commission from luxury streetwear brand Chrome Hearts, taking Virgil Abloh's Off-White design philosophy to an entirely new level. This iteration of the Off-White sneakers, created by the famed LA brand, features a dramatic update.
Chrome Hearts customizes the Off-White shoes with its distinctive, luxurious hardware using Abloh's 3% principle, which states that an artist needs to tweak an existing design by 3% to create something original. In addition, the Jordan 1 High is transformed into something new and desirable after the branded debris, adjustable lace locks, and metallic eyelets were added to the shoe.
This exclusive AJ sneaker was sold for over $15,000. The shoes are now available at varying prices for sneakerheads who love to spend a dime for the love of Virgil and Jordan!
Regarding the Jordan brand, the downpour of cash is nothing new. Many sneaker collectors worldwide value the cultural phenomenon of Jordans so highly that they are willing to spend thousands of dollars on a single pair of the brand's most rare and exclusive footwear, and the aforementioned five entries are just an example of the few most expensive AJs!
