Hmm, if you know me, then you know that I’m not really a sneaker head. More of a f-me pump chick (you know the killer high spike sexy shoes – Hey, hey. My toes are decent. I was a dancer and track star so they aren’t perfect) ANYWAYS, I came across Jordan’s newest creation… no, not the Jordan 23’s. They are on a media embargo until Dec 31st at 11:59pm. I’m talking about The Spiz’ikes. Yes, the man Spike Lee (no relation… I don’t think) has been working 
with Nike for years. For some, this isn't new news, but the release of the latest editions are. The concept is that Nike has taken bits and pieces from all the shoes Spike inspired and jam-packed them into one:
Air Jordan 3 - sole, midsole, and “Spike”/elephant print
Air Jordan 4 - “wings” on the sides of the shoes that hold lace loops
Air Jordan 4 - “wings” on the sides of the shoes that hold lace loops
Air Jordan 5 - main silhouette of the shoes as well as netting on the side
Air Jordan 6 - tongue of shoes and lace locks
Air Jordan 9 - back tab
Originally called the Frankenstein, this shoe wasn’t expected to be successful. After seeing some of the colors, I don’t blame them. I personally don’t like the female variation. {pictured above right}
The first round of colorways were white/red/green and then black/red/green. They were also only released on the East Coast as per Mr. Lee’s request. Proving to be a winner, Nike
then released the shoes in “True Blue” which is red/white/blue (found for $175 on Nicekicks.com) and “Fire Red” white/cement grey-black/red (found for $295 on Nicekicks.com) 
The first round of colorways were white/red/green and then black/red/green. They were also only released on the East Coast as per Mr. Lee’s request. Proving to be a winner, Nike
then released the shoes in “True Blue” which is red/white/blue (found for $175 on Nicekicks.com) and “Fire Red” white/cement grey-black/red (found for $295 on Nicekicks.com) 
Last week, The O.G. (white and cement grey) dropped. It is available at Nike House of Hoops on 125th for $175, but I’m sure you can find it online. Well, you better jump on them. You know how you sneakerheads do. 
Here are other variations of the sneaker:
Kings County
Kings County
Do the Right Thing {pictured right}
Photo credits: Sneakerfreaker.com; Nicekicks.com; and me!
Until next time…
Be Seen at the Top!
Be Seen at the Top!
4 comments:
Wow, Bettina these are nice shoes. The great thing about the Spi-Zikes' are that they are a collection of all the early hot Jordans. These are the ones that had kids going crazy so to have them all in one shoe is an amazingly good look on Nike/Jordan's part. Plus anything Spike Lee related is something I always look for. I also want to give you props for staying in the fashion loop like this.This is a great post. Consider me impressed
Well thank you, Enrique!
Wow Bettina!! As usual you are on top of your game.
You have jokes. I those are your O.G.'s that I took the picture of. Come on now, Mr. Status.
:@)
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