The World’s Biggest Air Jordan Auction is Headed to New York

By Sam Mangioni - News Published: 8 Jun 2021, Last Updated: 6 Jun 2023

Today’s sneakerheads see Air Jordan’s in the same way Europe saw Da Vinci’s art during the Renaissance. And Luckily, Christie’s and These $98K “Birkinstocks” are Made from Real Hermès Bags are back for the repeat, collaborating for the first time since last year, providing another epic auction for Jordan enthusiasts.

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The latest sale is entitled Original Air Takes Flight: The Evolution and Influence of Air Jordan Sneakers. With 90 pairs on offer, Original Air Part II, presents an extensive range highlighting Jordan’s impact on footwear, featuring game-worn sneakers, samples and prototypes from the Air Jordan brand’s beginnings, rare exclusives, and pairs worn by Jordan’s teammates and competitors.

The highlights begin with a selection of early development prototypes and sample pairs, which were pivotal in shaping the DNA of the Air Jordan brand. This includes both Air Jordan 1 & 2 samples from 1985-1986, and are currently priced anywhere between AUD$155,000-AUD$200,000. Another item that will be in high demand is the one-of-a-kind original Air Jordan 1 salesman sample from 1984, and is currently set to fetch anywhere between AUD$28,000-AUD$32,000. According to Christie’s, a Nike rep used this pair to promote the first-ever signature Jordan shoe, making it an iconic piece of sneaker folklore.

Furthermore, there are numerous sneakers up for auction worn by the GOAT himself. This includes the Air Jordan 11 “Concord,” Air Jordan 12 “Taxi,” Air Jordan 13 “He Got Game,” and Air Jordan 17. Footwear signed by teammate BJ Armstrong and competitor Charles Barkley are also up for grabs. Other standouts include sneaker samples from celebrities like Eminem and Drake.

You can check out the highlights from the “Original Air Part II” auction on the official Christie’s website and viewing room now. From June 4 to 9, the full selection will preview at Christie’ New York with additional viewings of select items from June 9 to 30. Biddings will commence from June 22 until June 30.

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Sam Mangioni

Sam Mangioni is an experienced content producer and the current Entertainment, Culture & Lifestyle Journalist for Man of Many. With an extensive background in digital content production and news, Sam specialises in delivering timely, accurate and witty assessments of current events. Prior to working for Man of Many, Sam spent three years at Southern Cross Austereo where he served as a Content Producer and News Reporter for the flagship Triple M Breakfast Program. The Sydney-based reporter completed a Bachelor of Commerce from Macquarie University Majoring in Marketing in 2014. Sam's work has also featured in Fight News Australia.

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