Geller's record for the largest
World's Largest Collection of Shoes
The late Darlene Flynn of the USA holds the record, with a verified collection of 16,400 pairs of shoes. Darlene also had the world's largest collection of shoe-related items, amassing 15,665 in just 12 years from starting her collection in 2000.
With footwear sales of $29 billion in the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022 (plus $2 billion from Converse), Nike is the clear number 1 in the global sneakers market.
In all, 184 "signature" Air Jordan sneakers were released, which encompasses everything from retros and collaborations to the Jordan 32 and Jordan 33 performance models. Also included in the total figures are women's and kid's exclusives. But the real kicker is the combined retail value of all the pairs: $32,800.
The ShoeZeum was the world's first sneaker museum. It was open from 2010 until 2012.
Geller's record for the largest sneaker collection has allegedly been broken by three sisters from South Florida who have amassed over 6,000 pairs.
Jordan Geller - Owner/Curator - ShoeZeum | LinkedIn.
Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Game 2 Air Jordan 13s from “The Last Dance” season were expected to sell for $2 million to $4 million. A pair of Michael Jordan's shoes have become the most valuable sneakers ever to be sold at auction.
The Colette Air Jordan 1, originally created only for employees of the store and never released at retail, is counted among the rarest Nike Air Jordan colorways ever made.
There's a new high mark for sneakerheads. A pair of Air Jordans worn by Michael Jordan in Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold Tuesday for $2.238 million, the most ever paid for a pair of shoes. That tops the previous record, which was also for a pair of Air Jordans, of $1.47 million in 2021.
The most popular Nikes out currently are the Air Max, Air Jordan 1, Dunk, SB Dunk, Blazer, Air Force 1 and Air Jordan 4.
Asia accounts for more than half of global consumption
At country level, the distribution of consumption continues gradually to approach that of the population: China and India lead the top footwear consumer markets and together account for almost one third of world consumption.
The best selling shoes ever made by Nike are the Air Force 1, approximately 10 million pairs are sold around the world in a year.
Know about the oldest-known leather shoe, the Areni-1 shoe about 3,500 years, discovered in Areni-1 cave in southern Armenia. The oldest-known leather shoe, dated about 3,500 bce,...
You probably need only 5 pairs of shoes
But assuming you sometimes go out, work out, dress up, or dress down, you probably only need five pairs of shoes: Trainers/running shoe/walking shoe.
Alternating between two pairs of shoes can help to build the strength of our intrinsic foot muscles by allowing our foot to have to adapt to different shoes. This intrinsic strength is important for strong feet and prevention of injuries such as plantar fasciitis.
They originally cost $64.99
Created for the then-unknown rookie, the Air Jordan 1 was launched on 1 April, 1985 and went on sale for $64.99.
Michael Jordan set a number of records throughout his career. Now his sneakers have, too. A pair of the basketball legend's Air Jordan 13s hammered down for $2.2 million at Sotheby's on Tuesday to become the most expensive sneakers to ever have sold.
Sports Memorabilia
Earlier this week, a pair of Nike Air Jordan 13s worn by Michael Jordan himself sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's, flying by the previous record set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships also worn by Jordan in 1984, just a few games into his rookie season.
Here's the 2023 list of the most expensive Air Jordan sneakers: Air Jordan 12 (Flu Game) – $104,000. Air Jordan 12 OVO – $100,000. Air Jordan Silver Shoe (Autographed) – $60,000.
Most valuable sneakers sold at auctions worldwide 2023
In April 2023, auction house Sotheby's sold a pair of Nike Air Jordan 13, worn and signed by Michael Jordan, for 2.2 million U.S. dollars, making them the most expensive sneakers and one the most valuable Michael Jordan items sold at auctions to date.
A pair of Air Jordan 13 sneakers that basketball legend Michael Jordan wore during the 1998 NBA Finals sold at auction for $2.2 million. The sneakers from the historic season known as Jordan's "Last Dance" are now the most valuable sports footwear ever sold, according to auction house Sotheby's.
First, a little primer on Drake's history with Nike. He first signed with Jordan Brand in 2013, releasing a handful of Jordans in collaboration with his own brand OVO, which still keep a solid pulse on the resale market.
Transforming a Local Brand into a Global Luxury Lifestyle Fashion Icon. Golden Goose is an Italian luxury lifestyle fashion brand, globally known for its iconic sneakers. The business was founded in Venice, Italy in 2000 by husband-and-wife duo Alessandro Gallo and Francesca Rinaldo.
Nike, Inc. is owned by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman. Founded in 1964, it is an American multinational corporation that manufactures and sells clothing, footwear, and accessories. Currently, John Hoke serves as the company president and CEO.