 Posted: Mon 10:01, 18 Oct 2010 Post subject: air jordan shoes Air Jordan Spiz'ike |
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| The Air Jordan Spiz'ike combines the best elements from the Jordan 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 20. It was created to commemorate Spike Lee during the Mars Blackmon Era. First released in October, 2006.
It was initially nicknamed the “retro Frankenstein”, the Air Jordan Spizikes (Spiz’ikes) had as many haters as lovers initially and probably a few more. Many anticipated that this was going to be a bust, but when word got out that the first colorway of the Air Jordan Spizikes would only be available along I-95 (as per Spike Lee’s request), the hype for these shoes boomed! Initially, the Air Jordan Spizikes were going to be released in only the first two colorways, but after the more than warm reception to the first colorway, Jordan Brand fast tracked 5 new colorways including one that is themed after another Spike Lee's “Do The Right Thing.” There will be more colors of the Air Jordan Spizikes released than of the recent Air Jordan 3 retro re-release. The Air Jordan Spizikes take pieces from the following Air Jordans: Air Jordan 3 - sole,air jordan shoes, midsole, and “Spike”/elephant print Air Jordan 4 - “wings” on the sides of the shoes that hold lace loops Air Jordan 5 - main silhouette of the shoes, netting on the side,retro jordans, and lace locks Air Jordan 6 - tongue of shoes Air Jordan 9 - back tab Air Jordan 20 - Lasered graphics on sockliner Spike Lee produced or appeared in commercials reciprocating to each model represented on the Air Jordan Spizikes. Collectors classify the Air Jordan line by release year and model: Originals (OG),cheap jordans, Retros (shoes that have been recreated for sale to the general public), Retro-pluses (Retro +, Air Jordans that are similar to the Original product, with more up-to-date changes), Player Exclusive (PE, Air Jordans that are exclusive to certain athletes in the realm of sports) and Samples. The Jordan Brand also produces a line of Team shoes, separate from the signature line of Air. |
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