Overview
- Bidding opened in late July and the live and online sale is set for August 25 at Julien’s Auctions, which is running the Marshall Mathers Foundation Auction.
- The sale lists 117 lots with every pair hand-signed by Eminem and offered with its original box, a combination that dealers say boosts authenticity and value.
- Headline items include rare promotional and collaboration pieces such as the Air Jordan 3 'Slim Shady' PE, the Carhartt x Air Jordan 4, and the 2017 'Encore' Jordan 4, with pre-sale estimates for top pairs ranging from $25,000 to $35,000.
- Pre-sale interest is already active with some bids reported around $8,000 to $10,000 for Slim Shady promo pairs and many other lots showing four-figure bids, while lower starting bids provide entry points for casual collectors.
- The auction continues Eminem’s charitable sneaker work dating back to 2006 and funnels collectible value into local programs by the Marshall Mathers Foundation that serve disadvantaged youth in Detroit.