These are the HISTORIC Michael Jordan shoes that were auctioned for a MILLIONAIRE price

The Air Jordan XIII, in black and red, was worn by the American athlete during his final season with the Chicago Bulls.

This Tuesday at a auction from Sotheby’s in New York sold for a record price of about zsideburns worn by Michael Jordan for an NBA final in his final season with the Chicago Bulls.

Historic Michael Jordan sneakers, the most expensive in history

This is about some air jordan xiiiblack and red, which is also signed in the silver ink of the American athlete and they paid for them $2.2 million (2,017,296 euros), becoming the most expensive in history as reported by the bookmaker.

“Today’s unprecedented result is further proof that the demand for Michael Jordan memorabilia continues to exceed and surpass all expectations,” said the head of clothing and fashion collectibles, Brahm Wächter.

The sneakers were sold as a lot in an internet auction called “victoriam”which will give way to other memories of current iconic athletes, such asor Rafael Nadaland past, as Kobe Bryant.

The anger was also reflected in the memories of the NBA star at the end of last year, when a shirt he also wore in the same NBA final sold for 10.1 millions, setting a world record for any used sports item.

The period to which both garments belong is considered the most important in the athlete’s career, because solidifying his status as the greatest basketball player of all timeand labeled as “The Last Dance” (The Last Dance) thanks to a documentary of the same name.

In addition, the final in which Jordan wore these shoes was the most watched in NBA history and the player scored 37 points in 40 minutes to lead Chicago Bulls to victory against the Utah Jazz (93-88) in the second half of the game.

*With information and photos from Agencia EFE