“This record-breaking result for the Jordan Nike Air Ships affirms the place of Michael Jordan and the Air Jordan franchise at the pinnacle of the sneaker market.”
A used pair of Michael Jordan’s red and white Nike Air Ships have sold for a record amount at auction – $1.47m (£1.1m).
It’s the highest ever paid for game-worn footwear from any sport, although they are not the most expensive trainers ever sold.
Jordan is seen by many as the best player in the history of basketball, who spent most of his career with the Chicago Bulls, became a global icon and helped raise the NBA’s profile around the world.