In brief
- Judy Garland’s ruby slippers are the most expensive shoes ever sold, at $32.5 million in December 2024.
- Antonio Vietri’s Moon Star heels have the highest reported value for a designer shoe, at $19.9 million.
- Michael Jordan’s 1998 Finals Air Jordan 13s hold the sneaker record at $2.2 million.
- Most jewelled shoe prices are reported values, not confirmed sales.
As of October 2026, the most expensive shoes ever sold are Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, which fetched $32.5 million with fees at Heritage Auctions in December 2024. The costliest jewelled designer shoes, Antonio Vietri’s Moon Star heels, carry a reported value of $19.9 million.
This list mixes two kinds of shoe. A few were sold at public auction, so their prices are on record. The jewelled designs are one-off pieces whose prices come from their makers and press reports, and none has a public sale record.
| Rank | Shoe | Price | Year or basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers (Judy Garland) | $32.5 million | Heritage Auctions sale, 2024 |
| 2 | Moon Star Shoes | $19.9 million | Reported value, 2019 |
| 3 | Passion Diamond Shoes | $17 million | Reported value |
| 4 | Debbie Wingham High Heels | $15.1 million | Reported value |
| 5 | Harry Winston Ruby Slippers | $3 million | Reported value, 1989 |
| 6 | Stuart Weitzman Rita Hayworth Heels | $3 million | Reported value |
| 7 | Air Jordan 13 “Last Dance” Sneakers | $2.2 million | Sotheby’s sale, 2023 |
| 8 | Stuart Weitzman Cinderella Slippers | $2 million | Reported value |
| 9 | Stuart Weitzman Tanzanite Heels | $2 million | Reported value |
| 10 | Tom Ford Custom | $2 million | Reported value, 2014 |
| 11 | Stuart Weitzman Wizard of Oz Ruby Stilettos | $1.6 million | Reported value |
| 12 | Stuart Weitzman Platinum Guild Stilettos | $1.09 million | Reported value, 2002 |
1. The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers: $32.5 million
A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy in the 1939 film sold for $32.5 million, including fees, at Heritage Auctions in Dallas in December 2024. The hammer price was $28 million, against a pre-sale estimate of $3 million. The buyer was not named.
Also readLuxury Gifts for Men 2026: 12 Premium Picks Worth BuyingThe pair has an unusual history. It was stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018. Guinness World Records lists it as the most expensive pair of shoes from a film sold at auction.
2. Moon Star Shoes: $19.9 million
Italian designer Antonio Vietri unveiled the Moon Star heels at MIDE Fashion Week in Dubai in 2019. They are made of gold with 30 carats of diamonds, and the heel shape is inspired by the Burj Khalifa.
The design also includes a fragment of a meteorite that fell in Argentina in 1576. The $19.9 million price was announced at launch, and no sale has been reported.
3. Passion Diamond Shoes: $17 million
The Passion Diamond Shoes were made by Jada Dubai with Passion Jewellers. Each shoe is set with a 15-carat D-flawless diamond, framed by more than 200 smaller diamonds, on a pure gold body.
The pair took about nine months to make and was unveiled at the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. Some sources give the value as $17.7 million.
4. Debbie Wingham High Heels: $15.1 million
London designer Debbie Wingham made these heels for a private client. They are covered in 24-carat gold paint and set with two 3-carat pink diamonds and two 1-carat blue diamonds, stitched in with gold thread.
The heels were launched at a hotel event in Dubai, and the client has not been identified.
5. Harry Winston Ruby Slippers: $3 million
Ron Winston, son of jeweller Harry Winston, designed this pair in 1989 to mark the 50th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. The slippers are covered in about 4,600 rubies weighing 1,350 carats, plus 50 carats of diamonds.
They are a tribute piece, not a costume from the film, which is why they are valued far below Garland’s original pair at the top of this list.
6. Stuart Weitzman Rita Hayworth Heels: $3 million
Stuart Weitzman made these heels using earrings once worn by actor Rita Hayworth. The satin shoes have rubies, sapphires and diamonds set on the toe.
The heels are the most valuable Weitzman design and belong to Hayworth’s daughter, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan.
7. Air Jordan 13 “Last Dance” Sneakers: $2.2 million
The Air Jordan 13s that Michael Jordan wore in Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby’s in April 2023. Jordan scored 37 points in the Bulls’ 93 to 88 win over the Utah Jazz that night.
The sale is the highest price paid for game-worn sneakers. Jordan’s Nike Air Ships had sold for $1.472 million in 2021. For more on collectable trainers, see our list of the most expensive Air Jordans.
8. Stuart Weitzman Cinderella Slippers: $2 million
These Italian leather heels have toe straps set with 565 Kwiat diamonds in a platinum lace pattern. A 5-carat amaretto diamond sits on the right shoe.
The 4-inch heels are among the most valuable shoes Weitzman has made, and their price is a reported value rather than a recorded sale.
9. Stuart Weitzman Tanzanite Heels: $2 million
Made with jeweller Le Vian, these heels have 185 carats of tanzanite and 28 carats of diamonds set on the straps.
They are one of several jewelled pairs Weitzman created for awards season red carpets.
10. Tom Ford Custom: $2 million
Jeweller Jason Arasheben of Jason of Beverly Hills covered a pair of Tom Ford shoes with about 14,000 white diamonds set in white gold. The work reportedly took 12 months.
Nick Cannon wore them while hosting America’s Got Talent in 2014.
11. Stuart Weitzman Wizard of Oz Ruby Stilettos: $1.6 million
Another Weitzman tribute to Dorothy’s slippers, these stilettos are set with 643 rubies totalling 123 carats on platinum.
12. Stuart Weitzman Platinum Guild Stilettos: $1.09 million
Weitzman made these stilettos with 464 diamonds set in platinum for the 2002 Academy Awards.
How we ranked these
We ranked shoes by the highest price on record. Auction sales are confirmed by the auction house. Prices for jewelled designer shoes are reported values from makers and press coverage, so treat them as estimates. Mass-market sneakers are not included: the most expensive 2026 releases resell for under $2,000 on StockX, according to Complex.
Sources: Malay Mail (AFP), Guinness World Records, CNBC, Sotheby’s Realty UK, Complex.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most expensive shoes ever sold?
The ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in The Wizard of Oz are the most expensive shoes ever sold. They fetched $32.5 million with fees at Heritage Auctions in December 2024, against a $3 million estimate. The pair had been stolen in 2005 and recovered in 2018.
What is the most expensive designer shoe?
Antonio Vietri’s Moon Star heels, unveiled in Dubai in 2019, have a reported value of $19.9 million. They are made of gold with 30 carats of diamonds and include a piece of a meteorite that fell in 1576. No sale has been reported.
What are the most expensive sneakers ever sold?
The Air Jordan 13s Michael Jordan wore in Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby’s in April 2023. That remains the record for game-worn sneakers. Jordan’s Nike Air Ships had earlier sold for $1.472 million in 2021.
How much did the Wizard of Oz ruby slippers sell for?
Judy Garland’s ruby slippers sold for $28 million at the hammer, or $32.5 million including fees, at Heritage Auctions in Dallas in December 2024. Guinness World Records lists them as the most expensive shoes from a film sold at auction.
Why are Stuart Weitzman shoes on lists of expensive shoes?
Stuart Weitzman made several jewelled one-off pairs for celebrities and awards ceremonies. His Rita Hayworth heels, set with rubies, sapphires and diamonds, are valued at about $3 million. His Cinderella Slippers and Tanzanite Heels are each valued at about $2 million.
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