Shohei Ohtani's cleats from Tokyo Series to be auctioned soon

Shohei Ohtani's New Balance Ohtani 1 cleats, worn during the 2025 Tokyo Series, will be auctioned on TheRealest.com starting July 13. The cleats, featuring Ohtani's rare Kanji signature and images of his dog, Decoy, are expected to fetch a record price for baseball footwear. Scott Keeney of The Realest highlighted the unique significance of the shoes due to their connection to Ohtani's Japanese baseball debut and their overall cultural impact. Previous auction records for sports footwear include Michael Jordan's sneakers and other iconic items, placing Ohtani's shoes among the most anticipated collectibles in recent history.

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