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Top 10 World’s Most Expensive Shoes
2010-03-08 01:05:25
Geraskin, PE
![]() It was no coincidence that most of the world’s most expensive luxury products hit the market within the last 10 years. It was a time of unprecedented growth and wealth building. But over the last few months, the global economy meltdown has hit everyone like a gory car accident. Even the Donald Trumps of the world are losing their shirts… and perhaps they’ll be looking to unload their shoes too, if they own any of these symbols of conspicuous consumption. Coming soon to a pawn shop near you:Top 10 World’s Most Expensive Shoes#9: Diamond-Encrusted Custom NikesPrice tag: $50,000
#9’s Claim to Shoe Fame: One of the only two menswear shoes represented in the top 10. They were purchased by Outkast’s Antwan “Big Boi” Patton. The Nike limited editions were customized with the fancy colored diamonds by Laced Up owner Ernel Dawkins and C Couture boutique owner Rita Patel. #8: Slippers Worn by Indian PrincePrice tag: $160,000
#8’s Claim to Shoe Fame: In January 2006, the jeweled slippers were stolen from the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Canada. A few days later they were recovered thanks to an anonymous tipster. Experts examined the shoes and believe no damage had been done “though there is evidence the shoes have been worn”. A 35 year old man was arrested in connection to the robbery. #7: Stuart Weitzman’s “Diamond Dream” StilettosPrice tag: $500,000
#7’s Claim to Shoe Fame: Anika Noni Rose, aka “the other one” in Dreamgirls, got her chance to shine at the Oscars in 2007 when she wore Stuart Weitzman’s “Diamond Dream” strappy sandals on the red carpet. ![]() Anika Noni Rose rocking the Diamond Dream $500K stilettos #6: Ruby Slippers from “The Wizard of Oz”Price tag: $666,000
#6’s Claim to Shoe Fame: While it is believed there were seven pairs created for 1939 movie classic “The Wizard of Oz”, the whereabouts of only four pairs are known. One pair is in the Smithsonian; another was stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum and has yet to be recovered. The last pair to come up for sale was in 2000, when it was sold at auction by Christie’s for $666,000. #5: Stuart Weitzman “Retro Rose” PumpsPrice tag: $1,000,000
#5’s Claim to Shoe Fame: Every year, fashion footwear king Stuart Weitzman picks a new and rising star, a “Hollywood Cinderella”, to wear his latest multi-million dollar shoes to the Oscars. In 2008, he selected screenwriter Diablo Cody to wear the $1M heels known as the “Retro Rose” down the Academy Awards red carpet. Ms. Cody initially agreed to wear them but later backed out after critics questioned her “Indie”, anti-Hollywood cred for participating in a glamorous publicity stunt. She opted to wear an unnamed brand instead. #4 Stuart Weitzman “Platinum Guild” StilettosPrice tag: $1,090,000
#4’s Claim to Shoe Fame: Actress Laura Harring was the first Stuart Weitzman “Cinderella”. She was chosen by the shoe designer to wear the “Platinum Guild” diamond encrusted sandals to the 2002 Academy Awards. Accompanied by three bodyguards, the shoes paled in comparison with the $27 million dollar necklace she also wore to the awards show. #3 Stuart Weitzman “Ruby Slippers”Price tag: $1,600,000
#3’s Claim to Shoe Fame: In 2003 Stuart Weitzman created the “Ruby Slippers” in anticipation of another breakthrough starlet wearing them to that year’s Academy Awards. His inspiration was the original ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy, otherwise known as #6 in our list.
However Mr. Weitzman ended up cancelling his shoe’s appearance. His spokesperson Jane Weitzman stated…”we pulled the ruby shoes we were planning to show off at the Oscars out of respect for those fighting in Iraq.”
![]() Tied for #2: Stuart Weitzman Tanzanite HeelsPrice tag: $2,000,000
#2’s Tanzanite Claim to Shoe Fame: These eye-popping, $2M kicks were unveiled June 2008 in Las Vegas. No one has been photographed wearing them yet; it’s speculated that Mr. Weitzman created them for the Academy Awards in 2009. Tied for #2: Stuart Weitzman’s “Cinderella Slippers”Price tag: $2,000,000
#2’s Cinderella Claim to Shoe Fame: The “Cinderella Slippers” were worn by singer Alison Krauss (nominated for best song for the film Cold Mountain) at the 2004 Oscars while walking the red carpet and performing onstage.
#1: Stuart Weitzman’s Rita Hayworth HeelsPrice tag: $3,000,000
#1’s Claim to Shoe Fame: For the 2006 Academy Awards, musician and Oscar-nominee Kathleen “Bird” York was tapped to wear Stuart Weitzman’s latest over-the-top creations. The shoes “centerpieces” were diamond and precious gemstone earrings from the estate of late 40’s movie siren Rita Hayworth, and now belong to Hayworth’s daughter, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan. ![]() Kathleen "Bird" York in her $3M heels at the Oscars ![]() |
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