MJ's game-worn, modified Air Jordan 1s auctioned for record $55K

A modified pair of Air Jordan 1s worn by Michael Jordan in 1986 upon his return from a foot injury set a record for the highest price ever paid for the model.

The shoes, which were customized to include an ankle support system to protect Jordan's left foot, sold Sunday for $55,000 through Heritage Auctions. They're one of two known modified pairs to exist today.

"For a global audience of Jordan collectors, this is as good as it gets," Chris Ivy, director of sports collectibles at Heritage Auctions, said. "Only a tiny handful of game worn Jordan Is are known to exist, and this unique pair is by far the rarest and most desirable of that breed, as our result would confirm."