Michael Jordan's signature Air Jordan shoes from 1985 sell for record-breaking $560,000 (photos)

 The bidders came from six countries across four continents, and the sale breaks the world auction record for a pair of sneakers, set last year by  the Nike "Moon Shoe" for $437,500.
 The Nike Air Jordan 1s were made exclusively for Jordan, and featured red laces instead of black and white.
"Produced between February to April 1985, Jordan wore the present pair of Air Jordan 1s during an early, pivotal point of his career and thus catapulted the sneaker's popularity," Sotheby's said.
 "Wearing mismatched shoes most of his career, the pair is in a size 13 (left shoe) and a 13.5 (right shoe)."

"Jordan wore Air Jordan 1s until October 29, 1985, when he broke his foot and subsequently took off 64 games during his second season while healing," Sotheby's said.
 "He wore modified versions of the Air Jordan 1 upon his return to the game."