Hulk Hogan’s Boots From 1989 Survivor Series, 1990 Royal Rumble Sell For Over $150,000

The boots that Hulk Hogan wore for two PPVs in 1989 and 1990 went for big money at an auction over the weekend. Iconic Auctions had the boots that Hogan wore at Survivor Series 1989 and Royal Rumble 1990 up for bidding. The bidding closed on Saturday, with the boots going for $150,473.28.

Fightful notes that the price is the second-highest ever for wrestling boots, behind only Hogan’s boots for the first WrestleMania. Those sold for $1.037 million in March.

Iconic Auctions described the boots, which were signed by Hogan and authenticated, as follows:

“Presented is an extraordinary pair of yellow, match-worn wrestling boots personally worn and signed by Hulk Hogan. These iconic boots show heavy, authentic in-ring use consistent with multiple matches and promotional appearances during late 1989 through 1990—right in the heart of the fervor of prime “Hulkamania”. The leather uppers and soles exhibit extensive scuffing, creasing, and residue consistent with repeated ring work and live television/studio photography, giving them a powerful visual narrative of active competition at the height of Hogan’s mainstream popularity.

Research and provenance for this lot have been thoroughly documented. Sports Investors Authentication (SIA) has conclusively photomatched the boots to Hulk Hogan’s appearance at the 1989 Survivor Series and to his gear from the 1990 Royal Rumble. SIA further matched the boots to Hogan’s image on the WrestleMania VI program cover and the cover of WWF Wrestling Program Volume 182. These photomatches link the boots directly to specific, high-profile events and published images, substantially strengthening provenance and historical context.”