Some people elevate luxury to a whole new level, yet shoes can still be a delightful indulgence. For just one pair, we’re talking millions of dollars! These are wearable works of art, ranging from shoes fashioned of real meteorites to heels adorned with diamonds.

Forbes recently released a list of the most expensive shoes in the world, and let’s just say, the price tags are insane. Ready to see what a fortune can get you? Let’s dive into the top five most expensive shoes ever made.

1. Moon Star Shoes – $19.9 million (₹164 crore)

Have you ever desired to walk on gold? The Moon Star Shoes, which were on display during the 2019 MIDE Fashion Week in Dubai, were made possible by Italian designer Antonio Vietri. These stunning heels are made of pure gold, a 30-carat diamond, and—wait for it—a piece of an Argentine meteorite from 1576. Yes, you would actually be wearing space! Since he created the first 24k gold shoes in history, Vietri is no stranger to luxury.

2. Passion Diamond Shoes – $17 million (₹140 crore)

Designed by Jada Dubai and Passion Jewelers, these heels are what Cinderella would wear if she had a billionaire budget. It took nine months to craft these beauties, made from real gold and decorated with 240 diamonds—including two massive 15-carat D-flawless diamonds right on the toe. Let’s be honest, with a price like that, you’d probably be too scared to even step outside in them!

3. Debbie Wingham High Heels – $15.1 million (₹125 crore)

British designer Debbie Wingham teamed up with artist Chris Campbell to create these ultra-luxurious heels for a mystery buyer in Dubai. So, what makes them worth $15.1 million? They’re decked out with rare 3-carat pink and 1-carat blue diamonds, plus 1,000 pointer diamonds—all set in platinum. These aren’t just shoes; they’re basically jewelry for your feet.

4. The Shoes Thrown at President George W. Bush – $10 million (₹82 crore)

This might be the wildest entry on the list. Back in 2008, Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi made headlines when he threw his shoes at President George W. Bush during a press conference in Baghdad. The shoes missed, but the moment became legendary. A Saudi businessman later offered $10 million for them! Not only that, but the Turkish shoemaker who made them saw 300,000 pairs sell in just a week. Who knew a political protest could turn into a multi-million-dollar shoe story?

5. Harry Winston Ruby Slippers – $3 million (₹24 crore)

These Harry Winston Ruby Slippers, designed in 1989 to commemorate the film’s 50th anniversary, were inspired by The Wizard of Oz. These shoes have 50 carats of diamonds and 1,350 carats of rubies, in contrast to Dorothy’s sequined shoes. These gorgeous slippers were set with 4,600 rubies over the course of two months. They are essentially a movie or jewelry lover’s paradise!

This collection, which includes shoes made of meteorites and one that was hurled at a past US president, demonstrates that shoes can be more than just clothing; they can be an outrageously costly status statement.