Now that we’ve ranked the best Air Jordans and the best sneakers of 2026, it’s time to take a look at what were this year’s most expensive sneakers on the resale marketplace.
For simplicity's sake, we gathered data directly from StockX when compiling this list. Aside from the obvious criteria that the sneakers had to have been released in 2026 and been the most expensive, we only included sneakers that had at least 10 sales on the platform. It’s also worth mentioning that the resale prices on this list are also based on StockX’s average sale prices gathered prior to publishing and that they are constantly fluctuating.
With the criteria laid out, here are the Most Expensive Sneakers of 2026 (So Far).
Virgil Abloh Archives x Air Jordan 1 High ‘Alaska’
Retail Price: $230
Current StockX Average Resale Price: $582
The “Alaska” Virgil Abloh Archives (V.A.A.) x Air Jordan 1 High is the only re-release on this list of the most expensive sneakers in 2026 thus far, and for good reason. This Air Jordan 1 collab was one many fans didn’t think would release again following Virgil Abloh’s untimely death in 2021, but it happened this year thanks to V.A.A. and archivist Mahfuz Sultan. While it is one of the most expensive releases so far, it’s still considerably cheaper at around $500 than the original 2018 pair that typically resold for over $1,000. —Victor Deng
Action Bronson x New Balance 1890 ‘Planet Frog’
Retail Price: $210
Current StockX Average Resale Price: $603
The “Planet Frog” Action Bronson x New Balance 1890 is a surprising entry on this list given that the duo’s two other colorways are reselling for less than retail in certain sizes. Overall, this is a very wearable makeup, but the high price point in the secondary marketplace is still a surprise. —Victor Deng
Nigo x Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘LO2’
Retail Price: $150
Current StockX Average Resale Price: $607
Nigo’s “LO2” Air Force 1 Low has all the ingredients that make a sneaker that demands a high price point on the secondary marketplace. It was the legendary designer’s first time working on the Air Force 1 and designed in partnership with Jun Takahashi. This was also the first release for the returning ’01 shape of the Air Force 1. Lastly, the sneaker released in limited quantities exclusively in London’s Design Museum and through Human Made and Undercover’s online stores. —Victor Deng
Air Jordan 6 ‘Bin 23’
Retail Price: $355
Current StockX Average Resale Price: $639
The “Bin 23” Air Jordan 6 is another limited release on this list, with only 2,300 pairs in existence. This is also the first drop for Jordan Brand’s revitalized “Bin 23” series this year, which is a line that has always focused on premium and limited Air Jordan styles. —Victor Deng
Fragment x Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High ‘White/Black’
Retail Price: $205
Current StockX Average Resale Price: $783
This black and white Fragment x Union x Air Jordan 1 collab isn’t as exciting as the other two pairs in the range from 2026, but it is the most limited. The sneaker was only available at Undefeated in New York City, Headquarter in Mexico City, Fragment in Tokyo, Starcow in Paris, and Kasina in Seoul. That exclusivity was reflected on resale sites, with pairs being sold for more than triple its retail price. —Victor Deng
Fragment x Nike Mind 002
Retail Price: $140
Current StockX Average Resale Price: $884
Fragment’s take on the Nike Mind 002 features the Swoosh’s latest innovations, including the 22 nodes on the outsoles designed to help wearers feel more relaxed. Pairs are being sold for around $900 a pop, which we can’t say we saw coming, but speaks to the power of Hiroshi Fujiwara’s collaborative work. —Victor Deng
Fragment x Nike Book 2 ‘Warning Label’
Retail Price: $175
Current StockX Average Resale Price: $948
The Fragment x Nike Book 2 “Warning Label” is the most expensive sneakers from Hiroshi Fujiwara in 2026 so far. It was limited to only 300 pairs and was only available via a shock drop at Nike's 11th Ave Market pop-up at Crenshaw High during NBA All-Star Weekend. Given its exclusivity, don’t expect prices to drop anytime soon. —Victor Deng
Satoshi Nakamoto x Vans Era ‘Lucky Charm’
Retail Price: $195
Current StockX Average Resale Price: $984
Vans has been on a heater in recent months, which is evident in the high demand for its releases. Now, bring in a familiar collaborator like Satoshi Nakamoto, and it’s going to be a likely hit. Although their black-based “Lucky Charm” Era colorway is currently reselling for over $1,000, early indications are that more styles are coming. —Victor Deng
Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3
Retail Price: $500
Current StockX Average Resale Price: $1,310
If there was ever a shoe that “deserved” to be on a list of most expensive resale sneakers, it’s the Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3. It was expensive to begin with, $500, thanks in part to tech that includes an Energyrim carbon frame that helps allow it to weigh in at under 100 grams in a UK size 8.5. It was also limited. But most importantly, it went down in history for being on the feet of Sabastian Sawe when he shattered the marathon record, running a sub two-hour time. —Zac Dubasik
Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro ‘Warning Label’
Retail Price: $200
Current StockX Average Resale Price: $1,742
Sneakers are expensive on the resale market for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s because they’re limited, sometimes it’s because they look wild, or sometimes it’s because of a moment they helped create. The “Warning Label” Nike Kobe 3, a version of which was debuted by Jalen Brunson for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, hits on each of those points—and that recipe adds up to the most expensive sneaker of 2026, so far. —Zac Dubasik
