Shohei Ohtani's game-used cleats sell for $440,055 at auction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Shohei Ohtani's New Balance cleats from the 2025 Tokyo Series sold for $440,055 in an auction that concluded on August 16, 2026. This sale significantly surpassed the previous record for baseball cleats, held by Michael Jordan's game-worn footwear, which sold for $93,000. Scott Keeney, CEO of The Realest, acknowledged this auction as a pivotal moment in both baseball memorabilia and sneaker culture. The sale highlights Ohtani's impact on the sport and the growing value of game-used items in the collectibles market.
- •Auction ran from July 13 to August 16, 2026.
- •Ohtani's cleats nearly five times the previous baseball record.
- •Other high-profile sales include Babe Ruth's cleats at $81,563.
- •The sale emphasizes the intersection of sports and sneaker culture.
- •The Realest aims to connect high-value memorabilia with collectors.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani’s Game-Used Cleats Sell for Record Fee
"Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani's cleats from the 2025 Tokyo Series sold for $440,055, breaking a record for baseball cleats.
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