I like to think I’m up on the happenings in the shoe world; it is a hobby/sport/obsession of mine. As all of you who read this blog know. But somehow I missed the big news on “The Marty McFly” shoe. A shoe based the ‘kicks’ worn by Marty in “Back to the Future II”.
Nike released the shoe line this year, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the original “Back to the Future” film. I have no idea how this could of slipped by me. Granted my shoe forte is not in the athletic agenda, I admit that freely. But an event this big about shoes and charity, I feel ashamed.
Anyhow, if this event slipped your radar as well, the McFly was auctioned off on EBay starting last September for 10 days with 150 pairs being sold a day. All the proceeds went to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, a charity which focus is on eradicating Parkinson’s disease.
Nike states they wanted to translate the excitement people have for the ‘greatest shoe never made’ and for the Back to the Future movies into positive action. Kudos on them.
The Air Mag (its official name) is the first rechargeable footwear from Nike, designed as an identical replica to the originals seen in the Back to the Future II movie.
So how much is all this goodness? I read online some pairs went for over $10 grand. I can now see some pairs online being sold for $100. (I would be suspicious, this screams knock off). Safely assume over $1000.
I love that these ‘nice kicks’ made big bucks for a charity working to rid the world of this horrible disease. Lets hope the foundation reaches their goal quickly! I also love how pricey they are, I’m feeling better about my Louboutin fasination, they seem very reasonably priced in comparison.
Laura
I’m for any shoe that puts Louboutin in perspective! Even if they have blue lights instead of red soles.