Overview
- Christie’s confirmed on July 30 that a bidder paid $26,400 for the pair of SKYLRK sneakers Justin Bieber wore during the World Cup final halftime show.
- The auction titled “One Goal” opened July 22 with early bids of about $2,000–$4,000 and closed a week later at the final price, showing steep interest in authenticated worn items.
- Christie’s described the shoes as an unreleased beige Matter‑Daddy low‑top with a pink heel detail that premiered at the halftime performance and is not available for retail purchase.
- Proceeds from the sale will go to the Global Citizen Education Fund, a FIFA‑linked initiative that supports grassroots organizations and learning programs to give children access to education and football.
- The result reflects SKYLRK’s cultivated scarcity — including fast sellouts, New York pop‑ups and a 3D‑printed collaboration with Zellerfeld — and may encourage more charity auctions and collector demand for celebrity‑worn brand pieces.