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Bidding for Ohtani's historic cleats surpasses $190,000 ahead of auction

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:44 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Bidding for Ohtani's historic cleats surpasses $190,000 ahead of auction

Summary

Shohei Ohtani's game-worn cleats from the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series are generating significant buzz, with bids already exceeding $190,000 just days before the auction closes. The cleats, featuring Ohtani’s rare Japanese Kanji signature and custom artwork, signify a monumental moment in baseball, worn during his first MLB game in Japan after winning the World Series. Collectors view these cleats as cultural artifacts, reflecting a shift in the significance of sports memorabilia. The auction is set to conclude in a few days, and experts anticipate the final sale price will break records.

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By the Numbers

•Bidding for Ohtani's cleats currently stands at $190,055.
•The auction ends in just under four days.
•Cleats feature Tokyo Dome infield dirt and custom dog artwork.
•Keeney emphasizes their historic significance akin to Michael Jordan's sneakers.
•The Realest aims to tackle fraud in the memorabilia market.

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4:44 PMYahoo Sports — “The Most Important Cleats Ever”: The Realest’s DJ Skee Explains Why Ohtani’s Tokyo Grails Are Making History

What they're saying

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The bidding has already passed $190,000, but according to Scott Keeney, better known to the world as DJ Skee, whatever price Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 MLB Tokyo Series game-worn cleats ultimately sell for, it will probably be a bargain.
— Yahoo Sports

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