What is the highest price ever paid at auction for a pair of sneakers…….. The Air Jordan 13s. The sneakers worn by Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $2,238,000. Sotheby’s announced the historic sale of the iconic kicks. Rocked by MJ during the pivotal Game 2 matchup against the Utah Jazz. With the Bulls down 1-0 in the series, Jordan lived up to his clutch reputation, scoring 37 points with five rebounds and three assists in the pivotal game, evening the series at 1 game a piece.