Costco, believe it or not, is selling a pair of LeBron James’ game-worn sneakers for $70,000
Costco is selling an autographed pair of LeBron James’ game-worn sneakers for $69,999.99, adding high-priced sports memorabilia to its range of goods. The shoes are from a 2024 Los Angeles Lakers game and are authenticated with a photo-match, making them a distinctive collectible for basketball fans.
James wore them on 22 March 2024, when the Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 101-94; he recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Costco also lists Giannis Antetokounmpo’s signed game-worn shoes for $9,999.99, while Jayson Tatum’s pair, priced at $3,199.99, has already been ordered.
In short
- Costco lists LeBron James’ signed game-worn shoes for nearly $70,000.
- The shoes are from the Lakers’ 101-94 win over Philadelphia in March 2024.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo’s shoes are also listed; Jayson Tatum’s have sold.
Explained simply
LeBron James is an American basketball player who has spent much of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the NBA’s best-known teams. Game-worn shoes are items a player used during a match; signed and authenticated examples can be sold as memorabilia to fans and collectors.
Authentication helps establish that an item is genuine. A photo-match links the shoes to images from a particular game, which can make them more distinctive to collectors. Their high prices reflect their status as collectible items rather than ordinary sports footwear.