Maria Sharapova is known not only for her successful tennis career, which includes five Major titles and being ranked World No. 1, but also for her style. In particular, her appearance at the 2005 Wimbledon Championships stands out, where she wore a custom white Nike outfit and shoes with gold trim and 24-carat gold droplets to honor Wimbledon’s all-white tradition. To mark her 37th birthday on April 19, Wimbledon’s official social media account paid tribute to her iconic footwear.
Sharapova shared the post on her Instagram story, reminiscing about her golden shoes and jokingly expressing her hope that their dazzling shine would distract her opponents. During the 2005 tournament, she estimated the value of the shoes at around $600 to $900, although she did not defend her title that year, losing to Venus Williams in the semifinals.
