Recently, Elvis Presley‘s estate and family have been prominently featured in the news. About a month ago, a judge halted the auction of Graceland, the iconic Memphis, Tennessee home of the legendary singer. This decision came after Naussany Investments & Private Lending Company attempted to auction the property, alleging that Lisa Marie Presley had not repaid a $3.8 million loan before her death.
In a new development, a pair of blue suede shoes once owned by Presley is set to go up for auction. The iconic shoes gained fame through his 1956 hit song of the same name and were reportedly worn by the King of Rock and Roll himself. More than just vintage footwear, they are a significant artifact in the history of music and popular culture, symbolizing Presley’s unique style and charisma.
Elvis Presley’s iconic blue suede shoes are expected to rake in between $126,000 to $152,000
The size 10 1/2 shoes, marked with the Nunn-Bush brand on each heel, were a gift to Alan Fortas, a close friend of Elvis Presley. Fortas, who worked as a ranch foreman at Presley’s Circle G Ranch, received the shoes during a party held at Graceland the night before Presley joined the Army.
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The iconic footwear, which has remained in Fortas’ possession since that time, is now being auctioned by Henry Aldridge and Son, a British auction house located in Wiltshire, England. Bidding for the shoes is expected to start at $69,751, with an estimated final sale price ranging between $126,835 and $152,203.
The blue suede shoes have been confirmed to be an original worn by Elvis Presley on different occasions
During his lifetime, Presley wore the shoes both on and off the stage throughout the ’50s. Notably, he sported this distinctive footwear during his 1956 performance on the Steve Allen Show, where he sang “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You” and participated in a comedy sketch with Andy Griffith.
To verify the authenticity of the memorabilia, three documents are included that detail their history. First, a letter of authenticity from the Elvis Presley Museum addressed to Daniel Johnson, personally signed by Jimmy Velvet, a friend of the deceased singer, an Elvis Presley Museum certificate of authenticity, also hand-signed by Velvet. Finally, there is a letter from Fortas, further supporting the provenance of the remarkable piece of memorabilia.