The five most expensive shoes in the world
Some people do not bother about expenditure when it comes to giving themselves the beautiful things of life. If the price may seem indecent to the modest class, to the wealthy, they see it as a way to justify their fortune. Their money has to be used for something. A good thing for designers, who can flirt with the unimaginable.
- Debbie Wingham’s heels: 16.8 million euros
This pair of shoes made an incredible buzz on social media, especially when its price was unveiled. Originally, there is a wealthy American family who wanted a unique birthday gift. It is then that Debbie Wingham, famous for her luxurious creations, intervenes and creates the most expensive shoe in the world at nearly 16.8 million euros. A price justified by the presence of pink and blue diamonds of very large sizes which alone represent 14.5 million euros. The rest of the shoe being covered with gold and diamond. This is the highest sum ever reached for the price of a pair of shoes.
2. The Bicion Sneakers and Mache customs kicks: 4 million euros
This pair of basketballs signed by Dwyane Wade has left many happy. In fact, the money raised following the sale of this pair of sneakers, i.e. 4 million euros, was donated to the Soles4Souls charity, whose goal is to offer shoes to the inhabitants of the underdeveloped countries.
3. Stuart Weitzman’s Rita Hayworth heels: 2.3 million euros
Product of a collaboration between Weitzman and Le Vian, these shoes are adorned with various gemstones: diamonds, sapphires and rubies and are inspired by the legendary actress Rita Hayworth.
4. Jason Arasheben’s Diamond moccasins: 1.7 million euros
Created by designer Jason Arasheben at the request of Nick Cannon, these shoes required 2000 hours of work. A time needed to embed the 14,000 diamonds that adorn them. 340 carats at his feet… is it worth the weight of gold or not?
5. The Ruby slippers by Stuart Weitzman: 1.5 million euros
These sophisticated sandals have been designed with a red cherry-covered sole with red satin. And for the Little plus? They are adorned with about 642 oval and round rubies totalling 123 carats.
