While most of us who shop for shoes might opt for the cheaper side, that’s not the case for everything. In fact, these most expensive shoes in the world might shock you. From diamond-encrusted high heels to stars’ worn sneakers, there are so many people out there who have money for footwear. Live vicariously through these amazing designers and millionaires by checking out the top five most expensive shoes in the world.
5. Stuart Weitzman Cinderella Slippers, $2 Million
Country artist Alison Krauss had the ability to become a true princess during the 2004 Oscars along with her golden satin dress thanks to Stuart Weitzman’s craftsmanship. The shows are made from platinum and Italian leather with million-dollar amaretto diamonds that adorn the toe of each show to make it have a pop of amber.
For the price of $2 million, these Cinderella Slippers are one of the most expensive shoes in the world. The stiletto also has a clear 4-inch heel to bring all the attention to the diamonds, and to make it seem as if the show were floating.
4. Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Finals Game Worn and Signed, $2.23 Million
When you think of the most expensive shoes in the world, you’re probably imagining sneakers more than heels. Unfortunately, there is only one sneaker in the list, but it’s still a big price to pay for worn shoes. Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals worn shoes, called “The Last Dance”, sold through Sotheby’s auction house for a staggering $2.2 million.
Not only are they worn, but they’re signed as well by the basketball legend. While the Nike Air Jordan’s being worn and signed creates a big value, another reason for the price is that the game in particular was one of the high-stakes games due to the Bulls finding themselves trailing the series to the Utah Jazz following Game 1.
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3. Debbie Wingham, $15 Million
One of the most expensive shoes in the world goes to Debbie Wingham’s creation to match one of the most expensive dresses. A family commissioned the designer to create high heels to collaborate with Chris Campbell, a cake-inspired shoe designer, as a birthday present.
The shoes took hundreds of hours and are worth around $15 million as they feature some of the world’s rarest stones, like pink and blue diamonds that total around $13 million by themselves. The shoes are also leather painted with 24-carat gold and stitched together with 18-carat gold threat.
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2. Passion Diamond Stilettos, $17 Million
Sol in Dubai, these stunning stilettos cost a staggering $17 million, one of the most expensive shoes in the world. Named as the Passion Diamond shoes, these slippers are made from real golds and are encrusted with hundreds of diamonds.
Rumored to take 9 months to create, these stilettos have two 15-carat diamonds on the upper part of the shoe with 236 more diamonds adorning the shoe, with all of them the exceptionally rare D flawless diamonds. Truly a shoe that screams luxury and brilliance for any owner.
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1. Moon Star Shoes by Antonio Vietri, $19.9 Million
The most expensive shoe in the world goes to the Moon Star Shoes by Antonio Vietri, priced at a breathtaking $19.9 million, an absurd amount for heels. The Italian designer show is made of metallic silver platform sandals complete with thick soles.
The shoe is sculpted in solid gold as well with swirling embellishments formed from 30 carats of diamonds. But that’s not all. The main reason it’s valued so high is the small chunk of meteorite, which also helps give it a glittering shine, said to have been discovered somewhere in Argentina way back in 1576.
Vietri is known for creating expensive footwear, as he’s known for making 24-carat gold men’s loafers for $24,000, so it’s only fitting that he’s the owner of the most expensive shoe in the world.
