The Eminem sneaker auction is real, and it is enormous. Detroit’s most famous rapper is selling 117 pairs out of his personal closet, every pair hand-signed, and every dollar is headed home. Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles runs the sale on August 25, and all proceeds go to the Marshall Mathers Foundation, which supports disadvantaged and at-risk youth in Metro Detroit. Julien’s calls it the largest single-sale collection of Eminem material ever offered to the public. Here is what is in it, what it costs, and how to bid.
The Auction at a Glance
| What | 117 hand-signed pairs from Eminem’s personal collection |
| When | Live and online at 10 a.m. Pacific, August 25, 2026 |
| Who runs it | Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles |
| Where the money goes | Marshall Mathers Foundation, serving at-risk youth in Metro Detroit |
| Opening bids | As low as $25, with rare pairs opening around $4,000 |
The Pairs Sneakerheads Will Fight Over
The headliners are the collaborations that never hit shelves. First, his Slim Shady Air Jordan 3, the pair he wore on stage at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show. Then both of his Air Jordan 4 collaborations: the 2015 three-way project with Carhartt, and the 2017 Encore pair.
Beyond the Jordans, the collection spans Air Max, Puma, and Adidas. Meanwhile, the price range is wider than you might expect. Some pairs open as low as $25, which puts a signed piece of Detroit music history within reach of a normal person. At the other end, signed Carhartt x Nike Air Jordan 4 promo sneakers open around $4,000, and estimates for the rarest Carhartt collaboration run as high as $25,000.
Why It Matters Here
The auction house sits in Los Angeles, but the beneficiary does not. For years, the Marshall Mathers Foundation has funded programs for disadvantaged and at-risk young people around Metro Detroit. Consequently, this sale sends every dollar into that work. For a rapper whose entire catalog is rooted in this city, emptying the shoe closet for Detroit kids is about as on-brand as it gets.
It also lands in a season when Detroit institutions keep building for young people, from the urban equestrian center rising in Hope Village to the $20 million going into 11 city parks.
How to Bid
Julien’s posts the listings on the Julien’s Auctions site, and bidding opens ahead of the live sale on August 25. You can bid online or in the room. In short, if you have ever wanted a pair of Slim Shady’s shoes, the Eminem sneaker auction is the widest shot anyone has had at them. Follow our Arts and Culture coverage for more.
Eminem Sneaker Auction FAQ
When is it?
August 25, 2026, live and online at 10 a.m. Pacific through Julien’s Auctions.
Where does the money go?
All proceeds go to the Marshall Mathers Foundation, supporting at-risk youth in Metro Detroit.
What is the best pair?
Collectors are watching the Slim Shady Air Jordan 3 from the Super Bowl LVI halftime show and the 2015 Carhartt Air Jordan 4.
Can regular people afford one?
Some pairs open at $25. The rarest collaborations are estimated as high as $25,000.