It was back in February I blogged about a near riot over a shoe. A very expensive Nike shoe that came out for the NBA All-Star game. Those suckers glowed in the dark, and went for 220 bucks a pair. That's nothing compared to this.
Adidas has come out with the (and I am NOT making this up) Shackle Sneaker. These are causing quite a stir, because they have plastic fucking shackles with chains linked to the shoe. A lot of folks are upset because they say it evokes memories of slavery and/or prison chain gangs, which the company making them denies. The best part is these shoes won't be out until August, and this was a release on Facebook.
The caption underneath these monstrosities reads “Got a sneaker game so hot you lock your kicks to your ankles?” Now, I can understand why people would be a little upset to say the least about these things. But why would they think anyone would actually buy pair? The "shackle" and chain are day-glow fucking orange plastic. And I'm pretty sure you won't be able to "Ninja" anyone with the noise those chains make. Let alone be comfortable wearing a chain on your leg.
As for evoking slavery or prison chain gangs, I don't know. But I do know anyone who would fork over whatever they're going to charge for it will look like a complete, total, fucking douche! The shoes are UGLY.
'Nuff said.
*****NEW: So, it figures. Adidas has apparently cancelled the Shackle Sneaker. Probably for the best anyway.*****
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