GWS Auctions is set to auction a pair of Michael Jackson’s loafers on May 2, a Florsheim Imperial pair that were worn and signed by the musician. The minimum bid is set at $7,500. Jackson was known for wearing a distinctive combination of black loafers and white socks, typically with cropped pants. His loafers are associated with his signature moonwalk and “Billie Jean” performances. Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is set for release on Friday, and the film’s premiere on Monday saw some guests pay sartorial homage to the late musician with the loafers and socks aesthetic. Related Articles Another pair of Jackson’s Florsheim Imperial loafers was auctioned by GWS Auctions in 2018, the pair worn when he first moonwalked during a Motown 25 TV special rehearsal in 1983. Jackson repeatedly wore shoes from Florsheim, a men’s footwear brand dating back to 1892, which has accumulated a wide range of fans over the years. For example, at the press conference for the 2025 Met Gala, cochair Colman Domingo, who plays Michael Jackson’s father Joe Jackson in “Michael,” shared how his stepfather would …