There’s no doubt about the fact that shoes are probably the most underrated things in the world. Whenever we go out for shopping, the first thing that strikes our mind is to buy the trendiest clothes that are stylish and fashionable.
Shoes are always secondary in our list. However, they still dominate a large part of our wardrobe. No dress or look can ever be complete without the right shoes.
The World’s Most Expensive Shoes
Every other pair of shoes seem pretty to us and we immediately want to own them. For guys it is smartness and toughness and for women, it has to pretty and classy. So, here are the names of the 15 most expensive shoes of the world.
Testoni Shoes – Price tag $38,000
If you’re a man reading this article, this is definitely one of the best dream brands that you can own. However, the price is around $38,000! Are you wondering what is it so expensive about these shoes?
These shoes are made from the skin of the finest alligators of the world and this makes these shoes highly durable. Amedeo Testoni created this brand of shoes called Tistoni.
Nike So Cal Air Force 1 Supreme Max – Price Tag $50,000
The next one on this list is our very own Nike. Who doesn’t wish to own a pair of Nike’s Air Force One shoes? This pair of shoes has successfully created the magic and desire around the shoes.
The bright neon touch makes this pair of shoes catch your attention and this adds to the desirable look of the shoes. The upper part of the shoe is made of pure leather and you can’t forget the neon green laces.
Air Jordan Silver Shoes – Price Tag $60,000
This pair of Air Jordan Silvers shoes has caught the attention of everyone since the time it was launched. These shoes are signed by Michael Jordan himself and they were also sent to his fans and since then the fans have religiously tried to own them.
The best thing of this shoe is that it is wearable, not like the gold shoes. If you’re a die-hard fan of MJ, go ahead and own this pair!
Shoes of Nizam Sikandar Jah – Price Tag $1,60,000
This is a pair of elegant shoes that belonged to the Nizam of Hyderabad, Sikandar Jah. The design of this shoe is extremely delicate and you’ll just go WOW over this treasure from the 18th century.
The shoe is embroidered with gold thread and this boasts of rubies, diamonds, emeralds and other costly stones.
Kathryn Wilson’s Pumps – Price Tag $4,18,450
Kathryn Wilson is a New Zealand based designer who created this sheer work of masterpiece for her charity auction. The shoe took 50 hours to become the kind of piece it is.
It comprises of diamonds that are worth million pounds and each diamond was hand pasted by one during the 50 hours. You’ll be reminded of Cinderella’s pumps on looking at this shoe. It fetched a price of $4, 00,000.
Stuart Weitzman Diamond Stilettos – Price Tag $5,00,000
An article on the most expensive shoes can never be complete without this one. Stuart Weitzman is probably the announced ruler of the world of shoes. This shoe is handcrafted with around 1500 30karat diamonds. Once you wear this in your feet, people will keep staring at your pair of shoes.
Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers – Price Tag $6,12,000
Do you remember those nice pair of red slippers that Dorothy was wearing in Wizard of Oz? This is undoubtedly another dream shoe for sure. One interesting fact is that this shoe has 3 original pieces left, one of which was sold off at an auction for $6,12,000. The remaining 2 pieces are showcased in the Washington D.C Museum.
Stuart Weitzman Marilyn Monroe Shoes – Price tag $1million
Anything that is linked to this timeless beauty, Marilyn Monroe, has to be classic. There is tremendous hard work behind the craftsmanship of these shoes as they are adorned with crystals which the great actress used to wear. This shoe was worn at the 2005 Oscars by Regina King. It is worth a million.
Stuart Weitzman Retro Rose Pumps – Price Tag $1 million
This is one more Stuart Weitzman creation and it will soon remind you of the Hollywood Black and White era where T-straps were embraced. The USP of these pumps is the big golden rose that is placed at the centre and this is the secret behind the name. The rose is made of 1800 diamonds and this lends the grace to it.
Stuart Weitzman Platinum Guild Stilettos –Price Tag $1.09 million
This piece of craft is decorated with 465 diamonds all over the body. However, the WOW factor of these stilettos is its straps that adorn the shoe like a necklace. These pencil heels were unveiled at the 2002 Oscars and since then it has been a reason of women’s envy.
Stuart Weitzman Ruby Stilettos – Price tag $1.6 million
This pair of shoes is inspired by the Wizard of Oz shoes and is made of 643 pieces of 123 karat rubies and 1 pound of platinum. This is a perfect pair to wear on a dinner date.
Stuart Weitzman Tanzanite Heels – Price tag $2million
This man just refuses to go off the list. This pair of shoes is not just beautiful but also heavy. The straps of this pump have 28 carat diamonds and 185 kart tanzanite gems that make the shoe more desirable.
Stuart Weitzman Cinderella Slippers – Price Tag $2 million
This is a shoe that is straight out of the fairy tale and they’re created with the finest Italian leather. It has 565 Kwiat diamonds set in platinum and the laces comprise of one of the rarest diamonds – the amaretto diamond.
Stuart Weitzman Rita Hayworth Heels – Price tag $3 million
Named after the legend in Hollywood, this shoe carries a piece of earring that was owned by Rita Hayworth. The shoe has all kinds of gems like diamond, sapphire, ruby and what not!
Harry Winston Ruby Slippers – Price Tag $3 million
This pair is an official replica of the pair of red magic shoes of Dorothy of Wizard of Oz. It has a total of 4600 rubies and is worth 50 carats of diamonds. The shoe took 2 months of hard work to finally create it.
