Way Back Wednesday – The Sneaker Love Edition

So I have to admit… 

My man back in Atlanta has reignited me to re-up my sneaker game and he didn’t hesitate to show me how to kick the door in during the process. I have bought shoes online, bought shoes during lunch, hid Foot Locker bags in my trunk, and I am out looking for more…..

My infatuation with sneakers has actually made me take a trip back in time…. a trip to remember some of the things that fueled my love for shoes.

First we are going to take it back to 91…. the introduction of Mars Blackmon, the unofficial hype man for Michael “Air” Jordan. Jordan’s had already been introduced, but this is around the time they began to take on a persona of their own.  

Dudes were getting jacked for them.

Girls were buying baby Jordan key chains.

Even trains were getting looted for them (ask anyone you know from Memphis about that)

And worst of all… so many off brand shoe companies made imitation versions (In the south we called them  “Buddies”. And yeah my mom bought me some, but that’s another story for another day)

If you were coming up back when the ORIGINAL Jordan’s were dropped, you have to remember these commercials..

But the commercials do not sum up how the true sneakerheads felt about their shoes. However, after a long hard search, I think I have found the proper video that captures a man’s love for his shoes. So let’s take it to Brooklyn of 89 and see what would happen if you stepped on a grown man’s shoes (particularly – Jordans)

Yeah - that movie was a classic.... What's crazier is looking at the young (AND SKINNY) Martin Lawrence trying to toss gas on the situation.

You know I can't leave you on a Wayback Wednesday without a throwback video. YouTube video comments say the video was on a sneaker documentary called "JUST FOR KICKS". Regardless, this video complements the song perfectly. 

Actually made me want to go buy a pair of Adidas...... But nah, I'll stick to my AM90's for now

Well enough of the small talk, I need to get at my man back in the “A”  on his KickDeals FB page to see what’s droppin next and if any sales are to be found.

I love sneakers, but I a damn fool when it comes to sneakers on SALE! 

- Slim