A pair of Jordan's game-worn and autographed Nike Air Jordan 1 shoes from 1985 are hitting the auction block this weekend. Sotheby's estimates the shoes will sell for upwards of $150,000.
from Sotheby's."Produced between February to April 1985, Jordan wore the present pair of Air Jordan 1s during an early, pivotal point of his career and thus catapulted the sneaker's popularity."
The signature shoes reflected Jordan's elevated stature and were rare for a pro athlete at the time. Nike also didn't even offer mid-top sneakers to the public then -- only highs and lows, according to Sotheby's. If that isn't enough to entice bidders, the right shoe features Jordan's signature in permanent marker.The online sale will open Friday and run until May 17, coinciding with the final episode ofthe ESPN documentary about Jordan and his championship run with the 1990s Chicago Bulls.
The Air Jordan shoes could sell for much more than their estimated $150,000 price. Last year, Sotheby's sold the -- shattering the world auction record for a pair of sneakers. Those shoes had been estimated to sell for about $160,000.
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