We apologize if our list of 11 most expensive basketball shoes on eBay in 2016 will make you feel dizzy. We are about to bring you some of the most beautiful basketball shoes in the world, but their price tag will knock you off your feet. Pretty much like these 11 most expensive shoe brands in the world.
Basketball shoes date to the beginning of 20th century, being introduced around the ’20s. Their sole purpose was to make movement easier and jumps higher. Although it may be hard to imagine it now, the original basketball shoes were Converse All Star. You know, the shoes now completely associated with rock music. Converse All Star kept its supremacy as the top basketball shoe choice until the ’80s, when other manufacturers stepped up and started competing for the market. The basketball shoes really became popular when Nike teamed up with Michael Jordan and created the Air Jordan I. They were unusual, colorful and everyone wanted to have shoes like Jordan. This is how basketball shoes collecting began. Soon other manufacturers followed the example and the fight for the market is still ongoing.
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Basketball shoes are usually affordable, and you can get branded ones starting from $100; while those high-end go up to $300. This price tag is applicable if you manage to snatch the shoes while they are still available in stores. That shouldn’t be a problem if we talk about regular basketball shoes models. However, when it comes to signature and limited models, there is a whole different story to that. Since there is a lot of basketball shoes collectors out there, these models tend to sell quickly for their original price, and after they are sold out, price on the secondary market will skyrocket. Also, “one of a kind” shoes come with a hefty price tag from the start.
We looked at the prices of new, unworn, basketball shoes that are available on eBay at the moment and took the most expensive ones. Special, “made for player” models were not considered.
So, take a look at the most expensive basketball shoes on eBay in 2016!
11. Nike Air Max LeBron 9 Watch The Throne – Promo Sample
Price: $5,879.99
The promo sample of special LeBron James basketball shoes that is extremely rare to find. This pair is brand new in the box, and it will only become pricier now that LeBron won the title with Cavs’.
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10. Nike Air Foamposite One Paranorman
Price: $6,500
If you want “one of a kind” basketball shoes, these are ones to get. Nike Air Foamposite One Paranorman were released in limited numbers and made available only through charity auctions. Now they are one of the most desirable basketball shoes on the secondary market.
9. Nike Air Yeezy 2 NRG
Price: $6,999.99
This edition is quite rare to find in a good condition. This pair, however, is brand new in the box, never worn and it justifies the price.
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8. Nike Air Jordan 1 BHM x Just Don
Price: $7,999
Only 37 pairs of these were made for Black History Month and offered on auction trough E – Bay. This may be one of the rare chances to own a pair.
7. Nike Air Jordan Retro 5 T23 Tokyo
Price: $7,999.99
Designed for the Tokyo23 tournament at Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park, these are the one of the most sought after Air Jordan’s on the market. Even the worn ones can fetch a price close to $4,000. These ones here are never worn or even tried on.
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6. Nike Air Jordan Retro XII 12 “Wings”
Price: $8,500
Air Jordan Retro XII 12 “Wings” were a limited release with only 12,000 pairs distributed. Now, you can probably get them for cheaper, but this pair is in almost impeccable condition.
5. 1994 Nike Air Jordan Retro 1 Chicago Edition
Price: $9,799
We continue with rarities on our list of 11 most expensive basketball shoes in 2016. Not only this pair of Air Jordan’s was never worn, but it is also signed by Michael Jordan himself. Which explains the price and placement on this list of most expensive basketball shoes in 2016 that can be found on eBay. .
4. Nike Air Yeezy 2 SP Red October
Price: $7,999
These are ones the retailers like to call Deadstock. This means that they are sold out everywhere and not available in shops. This pair is new, in the box, and of course never worn.
3. Air Jordan Nike BNIB AJ 1 J2K
Price: $10,000
Limited release Air Jordan basketball shoes inspired by the colors of the teams MJ faced in the Eastern Conference during his Championship runs with the Bulls. They are unworn, in almost perfect condition and a complete rarity.
2. Air Jordan XX1 – “XX8 Days Of Flight”
Price: $11,500
This is a promo sample and only pair available for purchase. There is no other pair that can be bought in the world at the moment. If you want a unique collection, this is your chance.
1. Nike 1988 Air Jordan III 3 White Fire Red Original
Price: $29,999.99
We close our list of 11 most expensive basketball shoes on eBay in 2016 with one of the rarest Air Jordan basketball shoes available on the market. The thing that makes these shoes so special is their great condition. They look excellent for 20-year-old shoes, and they have never been used. There are shoes like this, but they are in disastrous condition. Also, you have to notice that they are only a collectible item and are not for wearing.
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