Brand | FIV | Magazine https://fivmagazine.com Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:30:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 The most expensive sneakers in the world: Nike, Converse, Jordans – Top 9 https://fivmagazine.com/most-expensive-sneakers-world-nike-converse-jordans-top/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 05:24:24 +0000 https://fivmagazine.com/?p=74420 It is undisputed that sneakers have been part of everyone’s shoe repatoire for decades. After all they are comfortable, timeless, practical and modern. Just as diverse as the history of sneakers is our list of the 9 most expensive sneakers ever sold. We at FIV Magazine don’t want to keep them from you – after all, you can find everything from original Hollywood props to worn basketball shoes from your favorite athletes. You’ll also find historical innovations and limited edition models of your favorite rappers.

  • A little insider tip: For those of you who are still looking for the perfect shoe, our trend reporters have summarized the sneaker trends of the year here.

Nike Waffle Racing Flat “Moon Shoe” – $437,000

The crown jewel on our list and therefore the most expensive sneaker in the world is the 1972 Nike Waffle Racing Flat “Moon Shoe”, made available by Jordan Michael Geller during a Sotheby’s auction in July 2019 and purchased by Miles Nadal, a well-known shoe collector, for more than $400,000 and exhibited in his private museum in Toronto, Canada shortly thereafter. Nike’s “Moon Shoe” was originally designed for the runners of the Olympic Games. Only 12 pairs were launched in the 1970s, which is why it is still considered one of Nike’s most important masterpieces today. This pair in particular is still known today as the only unworn “Moon Shoe” artifact, which is why it quickly surpassed the estimated price of $160,000 during the auction.

Fun Fact: Another rare pair was sold on eBay in 2016 – but at that time ‘only’ for $11,200.

  • Model: Nike Waffle Racing Flat “Moon Shoe
  • Sales price in dollars: $437,000
  • Retail price in Euro: €401.157
  • Sold: July 2019
  • Sold via: Private Auction

The Nike story – a small idea on a big scale

Nike, formerly known as Blue Ribbon Sports, was founded in 1964 and opened its first retail store in 1966. It was founded by athletics coach Bill Bowerman and his former student Philip Knight. Their successful sale of Japanese running shoes quickly led to a new idea: Why not produce your own shoes? After the first shoe was publicly available in 1971, the company changed its name to Nike in 1978. The sales figures exploded, the company finally expanded worldwide via the East Coast of America and now made the company what it is today: a dynamic global player that not only revolutionized sneakers but also the world of sports.

  • Founded: 1964
  • Founders: Bill Bowerman & Philip Knight
  • Place of foundation: Eugene, Oregon, USA
  • Current headquarters: Baeverton, Oregon, USA
  • Turnover: USD 3.4 million
  • subsidiaries: Converse, TraceMe Inc., Celect, Inc.

Michael Jordans Converse Fastbreaks – $190,373

The Converse Fastbreaks, worn by sports legend Michael Jordan himself, were auctioned in 2017 for a record price of $190,373 by an unknown buyer and are considered the most expensive sneakers ever worn during a sporting event. At the time of the auction, the sneakers were not in good condition, but they are considered an important asset in the sports scene: Michael Jordan wore them at the beginning of his college career and they were considered his good luck charm when he won the Olympic gold medal in 1994. After the game, he signed it and gave it as a present to the then 11-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers legend Gil Goodrich, who had kept it for the last twenty years.

  • Owner: Michael Jordan
  • Model: Converse Fastbreaks
  • Sales price in dollars: $190,373
  • Retail price in Euro: €174.758
  • Sold: 2017
  • Sold via: Private Auction

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Who was Michael Jordan?

Known as Michael Jeffrey Jordan by birth, he is now considered one of the most influential professional basketball players ever in the history of the sport. He dominated the sport from the 1980s until the late 1990s and has won several awards from the sports scene.

The most incredible moments of his sporting legacy can be seen here:

“Flu-Game” Jordan 12 – $104,765

These sneakers prove how popular the shoes of Bulls Guard Michael Jordan are. The pair was auctioned off by Preston Truman, a 35-year-old former jazz ball boy via an online auction in 2013. 104,000 dollars was paid for the black and red sneakers, which were also signed. It should be noted here: The starting price was 5,000 dollars at the beginning. The shoes became famous through the “Flu Game” in 1997, in which Jordan won 38 crucial points despite flu-like symptoms and helped the Chicago Bulls win. According to rumors, however, Jordan had spent the night before in a casino, which is why he was only hung over during the game.

  • Owner: Michael Jordan
  • Model: Jordan 12
  • Sales price in dollars: $104,765
  • Selling price in Euro: €96.172
  • Sold: 2013
  • Sold via: Online Auction

Self-Lacing Nike MAG – $104,000

Another gem from the house of Nike is in our list: In December 2016 these Nike Mags were sold by the Hong Kong auction house Dragon 8 for $104,000 to an unknown buyer from Hong Kong. The sneakers achieved cult status through the movie 80s film “Back to the Future” in which Michael J. Fox magically puts on these self lace-up sneakers. Granted: …this pair, while lacking all magical powers… Nevertheless the Self-Lacing Nike Mags still enjoy great popularity today.

  • Model: Self-Lacing Nike Mags
  • Sales price in dollars: $104,000
  • Selling price in Euro: €95.470
  • Sold: 2016
  • Sold via: Private Auction

Single Nike MAG – $92,100

In contrast to the 2016 Nike Mags, this pair is rather less functional. Nevertheless, it was sold in 2018 via Shoezeum’s eBay shop for a little less than 100.00 dollars. So the unknown buyer could be happy about a real rarity: It is considered to be one of the few original props from the movie “Back to the Future II” that are still available today. A true artifact of the pop culture of the 80s.

Sneakers from the movie “Back to the Future II”

It is rare that true film props are sold. No wonder that this rarity can be found in our list.

  • Model: Single Nike Mags
  • Sales price in dollars: $92,000
  • Retail price in Euro: €84.454
  • Sold: 2018
  • Sold via: Online Auction

Stephen Currys Under Armour Curry 6 – $58,100

NBA star Stephen Curry auctioned this pair of Under Armour 6, which he wore to a basketball game in early 2019, for nearly $60,000 on eBay. The proceeds went to science education initiatives. The reason was his claim that the moon landing of 1959 had been staged, which had caused heavy criticism in the USA.

  • Owner: Stephen Curry
  • Model: Under Armour Curry 6 “Moon Landing
  • Sales price in dollars: $58,000
  • Retail price in Euro: €53.243
  • Sold: 2019
  • Sold via: Online Auction

Eminem X Carhartt X Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro – $30,100

This pair of sneakers, created in collaboration between hip hop legend Eminem, Slim Shady, Carharrt and Jordan, was sold for a whopping $30,100 to celebrate Shady Records’ 15th anniversary.

  • Model: Eminem X Carhartt X Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro
  • Sales price in dollars: $30,100
  • Retail price in Euro: €27.631
  • Sold: 2019
  • Sold via: Online Auction

You can see in this video how tough the 30.000 Dollar shoes are. Spoiler: Gasping for every sneaker fan is guaranteed:

DJ Khaled Air Jordan 3 “Grateful” – $20,000

To celebrate his Grateful album, American hip hop mongul DJ Khaled released the Air Jordan 3 Retro “Father of Asahd” in 2017 in a limited edition. These were sold for 20,000 dollars a piece.

  • Model: DJ Khaled Air Jordan 3 “Grateful
  • Sales price in dollars: $20,000
  • Selling price in Euro: €18.360
  • Sold: 2017
  • Sold via: Stadium Goods

Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro Michigan Fab Five – $20,000

At number 9 on our list of most expensive sneakers is the Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro Michigan Fab Five – a gift given exclusively to friends and family of the Jordan brand. Later, some pairs were resold for a whopping $20,000.

  • Model: Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro Michigan Fab Five
  • Sales price in dollars: $20,000
  • Selling price in Euro: €18.360
  • Sold: 2017
  • Sold via: Stadium Goods

Granted: Not all of us have the necessary change to spontaneously order any Hollywood artifacts or limited editions. If you want to ride on the wave of the latest sneaker trends, you only need to know the biggest brands. In our list we mainly mentioned ‘Nike’ and their subdivision of the ‘Jordans’. Also classics like the good ‘Converse’ or ‘Vans’ don’t get old and if you like it more sporty, you should have a look at ‘New Balance’ or ‘Reebok’. Luxurious items are more likely to be found in the relative newcomer in the ‘Common Projects’ scene.


]]> Fashion Brands USA: Top List of Shopping Stores https://fivmagazine.com/fashion-brands-usa-top-list-shopping-stores/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:10:01 +0000 https://fivmagazine.com/?p=13726/ Everyone loves to shop for their favourite things. Getting new clothes may be exciting or may be one of your hatred things. We think shopping is amazing, especially if you know where you can get the coolest Styles, Accessories or Gifts! We collected a list of great Stores, that is the Top of where you need to look in the US if you want to have trendy and stylish picks. Go check out the list below, may one of them be your all time favourite and well know store and another one be a great new favorites!

Under Armour Sports Fashion for everyone

Under Armour is a brand made for perfomance apparel. Sportswear of any kind, they make it their goal to support you with a wear so that your style and sport cooperate for the best outcome of your training.

Nordstrom the Shop that has everything

Nordstrom is a fashion retailer that sales women’s and men’s clothes. They offer shoes Accessories and a very big range of clothing from petite to oversize, Kids to Adults and even home accesoires or seasonal gifts.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Nordstrom (@nordstrom) am 26. Okt 2017 um 10:02 Uhr

Urban Outfitters – Cool, Edgy Styles

Urban Outfitters has a big range of things they offer. Let’s start at the clothing: cool and urban (like their name) they give the streetstyle vibes. For Men and Women they show a big collection of it pieces and statement clothing. From big bulky jeans jackets to party dresses or lingerie. They collect from different brands amazing  pieces and even offer home and lifestyle accesoires.

Topshop Makeup

Topshop is selling Clothes, Shoes and much more. Like Nordstrom and UO (Urban Outfitters) they also offer gifts and in their shops they sometimes do special sells of things like Kylie Cosmetics Makeup!

Macy’s the Mix between Fashion and Inspiration

At Macy’s you can find everything for your home from beddings to shoes for yourself. They present themselves as mix between fashion and inspiration.

Young, Trendy Spirit of Forever 21

Forever 21 is the 5th largest specialty retailer in the United States. They say they want to be not about any particular age, the are for anyone that want to be trendy, fresh and in young spirit.

Coach: Modern Luxury for Men and Women

Coach is a modern Luxury brand. They sell men’s and women’s collections and want to offer beautiful, functional leather items.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Coach (@coach) am 7. Nov 2017 um 7:27 Uhr

Victoria’s Secret

Everyone knows Victoria’s Secret and the beautiful Models or Victoria’s Secret Angels how they are called. The Brand sells Lingerie and now even sports apparel, workoutwear and under the name Pink- Victoria’s Secret casual and comfortable wear.

Levi’s

The known jeans brand self describtion: “Created in 1873, Levi’s jeans are the original, authentic jeans. They are the most widely recognized and often imitated clothing products in the history of apparel.”

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Levi’s® (@levis) am 11. Nov 2017 um 10:08 Uhr

GAP

GAP’s Hoodies are seen everywhere but the company also has great new stuff besides the awesome sweaters that are really comfortable. Cool Jeans jackets and colorful or edgy sportswear, outdoor clothing and stylish leather jackets for men and women. GAP has it all and shows all the variety and diversity!

Zara

Zara is one of the largest international fashion companies. They sell women’s and Men’s Clothes and also for Kids they have a line.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von ZARA Official (@zara) am 15. Nov 2017 um 2:03 Uhr

American Eagle

American Eagle is a company that puts weight on fairness and equality, enviromental consciousness and more aspects to make their brand always changing the future for the better. The got great variety of men and women’s wear and also a women’s line called Aerie to support the healthy uniqueness and realness of every woman.

Old Navy

Old Navy is one of the GAP Inc. Stores. The describtion of the Old Navy Apparel of the website says their shopping experience is fun not a chore, everything has great style and quality.

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