The kicks are expected to fetch in excess of $100,000.
Despite landing one of the biggest, most successful sneaker partnerships of all time, it turns out that Jordan was partial to playing in Converse. The pair being auctioned feature a blue and white colorway that is synonymous with the University. The kicks also come with the number “23” written on the interior of each tongue tag, as well as the words “Best Wishes” inscribed by Jordan himself.
“He said, ‘Those are worth a lot of money, you should sell them.’ I told him my sister-in-law owned them, did he want them back? He said no. I suggested we put them on auction and give half of the money to Carolina Basketball. He looked at me and smiled and said, ‘That’d be great, I’d really like that.’”With bidding set to close on August 28, the shoes are expected to fetch upwards of $100,000. Although it’s likely they’ll run way past that.
from Jordan’s rookie NBA season sold for a record-breaking $1.47 million at auction last year. Perhaps this lot’s estimate should come with one more “0.”
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