The Most Expensive Shoes in the World
There is no boundary to luxury fashion and considering foot wear, there are so extraordinary fashion that they turn the concept of walking around in style into a new meaning. Made of rare gems, precious metals, and best materials, the shoes are not just accessories, though a masterpiece of art, craftsmanship, and luxury.
Beginning with diamond-heeled shoes with a solid gold sole up to gold sneakers, high priced shoes are narratives of inventiveness, debauchery and uniqueness in the world. We are going to take a tour through the seven most expensive shoes in the world in this article.
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List of the 7 Most Expensive Shoes in the World
It is here that you have a closer look at the most luxurious, most expensive shoes in the world ever constructed,
- 1. Jada Dubai and Passion Jewellers “Passion Diamond Shoes” — $17 Million
- 2. Debbie Wingham High Heels — $15.1 Million
- 3. Harry Winston Ruby Slippers — $3 Million
- 4. Stuart Weitzman “Rita Hayworth Heels” — $3 Million
- 5. Stuart Weitzman “Cinderella Slippers” — $2 Million
- 6. Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans — $2 Million
- 7. Tom Ford Custom Loafers — $2 Million
1. Jada Dubai and Passion Jewellers “Passion Diamond Shoes” — $17 Million
First in the list are the Passion Diamond Shoes which are the most expensive shoes ever to be made and are worth a staggering 17 million dollars. Jada Dubai created the heels in cooperation with Passion Jewellers, and they debuted at a famous hotel building Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
The shoes are made of gold, silk, and leather and decorated with 236 diamonds with two perfect 15-carat diameter D diamonds on the toes. The making of each duo took almost nine months, which is indicative of ideal collaboration between fine artistry and an element of luxury.
Their glossy minimalistic look combined with a mention of ultra-rare stones makes them the nexus of wealth and exclusivity - literally fit to the royal family.
2. Debbie Wingham High Heels — $15.1 Million
Secondly, there are Debbie Wingham High Heels that cost 15.1 million dollars. These heels were commissioned by a private customer in Dubai and were designed by a British artist known as Debbie Wingham and are considered one of the lavish shoes ever produced.
The ones are pink and blue diamonds worth millions per se, gold soles and paint at 24-karat gold, as well as gold-thread stitches. The pure gold is even plated on even the shoes' leathers.
It is exquisitely worked out in detail, all the gems have been individually set by hand, and even the wrapping is of leather, with gold linger. And these heels are not only a fashion statement but are wearable sculptures of unsurpassed luxurious wear.
3. Harry Winston Ruby Slippers — $3 Million
It was based on The Wizard of Oz which explains why the Harry Winston Ruby Slippers are worth 3 million dollars, and act as a glitzy homage to one of the most iconic shoes of all movies.
In the same year in 1989 the slippers were designed in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the film, with 4,600 rubies amounting to 1,350 carats and 50 carats of diamonds. The shoes were designed by the gay jeweler Ron Winston, the son of Harry Winston and took him more than two months to do.
All the rubies and diamonds are meticulously hand-set and that is what gives the slippers their shininess that resembles the golden age of Hollywood. They are not merely a nostalgio delivery, they are one of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry-making in the world.
4. Stuart Weitzman “Rita Hayworth Heels” — $3 Million
No less valuable but totally different in the design are the Rita Hayworth Heels, as well as costing $3 million. They were designed by the shoe designer Stuart Weitzman and were based on a famous actress Rita Hayworth of the 1940s.
These heels also have a design of rubies, sapphires, and diamonds, and are made of very rich brown satin. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that the earrings worn as a pair of Piercing is the main element of each of the shoes, previously used by Hayworth herself.
These heels, which the daughter of Hayworth, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, is currently the owner of, represent the eternal glamour, more of Hollywood history combined with the luxurious craftsmanship.
5. Stuart Weitzman “Cinderella Slippers” — $2 Million
To believers of fairy tales the Cinderella Slippers by Stuart Weitzman are making dreams come true, but at the price of 2 million dollars. These shoes were made of Italian leather with the face embellishments of 565 Kwiat diamonds to enable their owner to feel like a princess.
The left shoe has a 5-carat amaretto diamond on the right which brings a touch of warmness and goldenness. Their fame was brought after they were actually worn by country singer Alison Krauss to the 2004 Oscars and instantly became the focus of the night.
Cinderella Slippers are a great blend of fantasy, femininity, and luxury that will remind the world that even fairytales can come to come.
6. Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans — $2 Million
Luxury does not always want to be on the runway. The Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans, priced at $2 million, can add some glamour to the street dresses. These are fully 24-karat solid gold sneakers that were created by Matthew Senna on commission by rapper Drake.
The size of each pair is close to 50 pounds, which turns it into a work of art rather than footwear. Nevertheless, they also help understand how modern fashion keeps the traditions of fusion of creativity with luxury and turns traditional sneakers into symbols of success and prestige.
7. Tom Ford Custom Loafers — $2 Million
The list has been completed by the Tom Ford Custom Loafers having a price tag of 2 million dollars. Rapper Nick Cannon wore these famous shoes during the finale of the America got talent in 2014.
The loafers were created, in partnership with celebrity jeweler Jason Arasheben, and have more than 14,000 full-cut round white diamonds, which add up to a total of 340 carats, all in pure white gold.
The setting of all the diamonds was done manually and the whole design required more than 2,000 hours. These loafers are not as flashy as those in this list, though they are just right in terms of being sophisticated and also being a source of entertainment.
Conclusion
Diamond-filled heels to a pair of gold sneakers are the most expensive shoes in the world and it has all the elements of being regarded as an ultimate luxury that include creativity, exclusiveness and artisanship. It could be the $17 million Passion Diamond Shoes, or the gleaming Rita Hayworth Heels, but either way, each is a story of art and aspiration.
These shoes transcend the fashion, it is a classic piece of art that incorporates glamour with heritage. The ones who can afford them will use them as not just shoes, but as a symbol of status and individuality and constant improvement of perfection.