Michael Jackson’s Dirty Sock Sells for Over $8,000 in France

A rhinestone-covered sock worn by Michael Jackson during a 1997 concert has sold for over $8,800 in France.

A technician discovered the dirty sock near Jackson’s dressing room after his July 1997 performance in Nîmes.

The auction took place at a local house in the southern French city.

Jackson wore the sock during his famous HIStory World Tour. Fans spotted the white glittery sock in clips of his Billie Jean performance.

The pop icon often paired rhinestone socks with black loafers during live shows.

Auctioneer Aurore Illy confirmed the sock’s origin and described the item as “exceptional.”

She said Jackson fans consider it a cult object. The original estimated value ranged between €3,000 and €4,000.

However, bidding pushed the final price to €7,688, or about $8,822.

The sock shows signs of aging. Photos on the auction platform show the fabric stained and the rhinestones yellowed.

Yet, despite the wear, collectors still valued the rare item highly.

The auction listing appeared on the French site Interencheres.com, which specializes in unique memorabilia.

This isn’t the first Jackson item to attract attention. In 2009, a gaming resort in Macau bought his glittery moonwalk glove for $350,000.

Jackson wore that glove during his 1983 performance of Billie Jean on national TV.

The glove became one of the most iconic fashion items in music history.

Last year, another Jackson item broke records. A fedora hat worn just before his first moonwalk sold for over $80,000 in Paris.

Michael Jackson died in 2009 from a drug overdose at age 50. His legacy remains complex. Some celebrate his unmatched talent and influence on pop culture.

Others continue to raise concerns over child molestation accusations during and after his life. Jackson and his estate denied all claims.

Still, millions of fans cherish his music and memorabilia. Collectors across the world continue to seek rare Jackson artifacts.

This latest sale in France proves that the King of Pop’s legacy still draws strong emotional and financial interest.

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