| Nike MAG Officially Unveiled Posted: 08 Sep 2011 01:23 PM PDT 
“This project is exciting to me because it brings together three very passionate audiences: the Parkinson’s community, the sneakerheads and Back to the Future fans.” – Michael J. Fox. A few moments ago, Nike officially unveiled the Nike Air Mag AKA “Marty McFly” shoe. As stated earlier, Nike announced that 1500 pairs of this shoe will be auctioned on eBay, nikemag.eBay.com, with all net proceeds going directly to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. The auction will begin tonight and end on September 18 (150 pairs will be posted on eBay per day for 10 days). The Nike Air Mag has been anticipated for the longest as it first showed its face in the 1989 2015 released film Back to the Future. Leading up to the release of the Nike Air Mag, a 50 million match grant was given to the Michael J. Fox Foundation by Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki; they will match all donations to the foundation, up to 50 million dollars, through the end of 2012. “We wanted to translate the excitement people have for the ‘greatest shoe never made’ and for the Back to the Future into positive action,” said Mark Parker, CEO of Nike. “But the long term objective is to raise awareness so the Foundation can achieve their goal of eradicating Parkinson’s disease. The Air Mag is the first rechargeable footwear from Nike were designed as an identical replica to the originals seen in the Back to the Future II movie. Some of the constant elements include the upper contours, the glowing LED panel and the electroluminescent Nike logo in the strap. The Nike Air Mag actually illuminates with the pinch of the “ear” of the high top, glowing for five hours per charge. What are your preliminary thoughts on the Nike Air Mag?  Nike MAG  Nike MAG  Nike MAG  Nike MAG  Nike MAG
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| Nike Air Mag Release Info Posted: 08 Sep 2011 12:18 PM PDT 
The Nike Air Mag aka “Marty McFly” shoe has captured every eye in the sneaker community within the past 24 hours. Earlier today, we notified you that Mr. Marty McFly himself, Michael J. Fox will appear on David Letterman tonight with some details regarding this highly anticipated release; however, we have just learned from Nike CEO Mark Parker that there will be 1500 pairs auctioned on eBay. All of the proceeds will go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Stay tuned for the official date of the eBay auction.  Tinker Hatfield's final sketch of the Nike Air Mag
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| Kasina x Dooly x Reebok Collection Posted: 08 Sep 2011 12:15 PM PDT 
Cartoon inspired sneakers have become a widely popular theme across the sneaker landscape. From superheroes to childhood favorites, what was once a Sunday morning hobby has quickly evolved into one of the most effective marketing tools for sneaker brands. Today, yet another cartoon character has made its way onto a sneaker, in a colorway that is sure to turn a few heads. This pair takes plays off of Dooly, a cartoon dinosaur character created in South Korea in 1983, and features a completely lime green, suede-based Reebok Court Victory Pump. The pair is accented with white hits as well as small details on the heel panel. The second pair shown in today’s preview features a tonal brown and navy based Reebok Phase 3 Runner. Check out more images below and let us know what you think of both pairs. Look for both pairs to release at retailers such as Kasina in the near future. Kasina x Dooly x Reebok Collection
Kasina x Dooly x Reebok Phase 3 Runner
Kasina x Dooly x Reebok Court Victory Pump
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| Nike Air Vortex ‘Suede’ Black & Grey Posted: 08 Sep 2011 11:48 AM PDT 
The V-Series is still going strong in 2011, with this strong batch of Air Vortexes on deck for October. Contrasting the over-the-top nature of a certain other 1980s retro, the simple subtlety of these two runners makes for a very wearable fall sneaker. Suede covers the uppers of both the grey and black pairs, with perforation appearing in the toe box. Expect a drop sometime next month at select retailers. Nike Air Vortex ‘Suede’
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| Michael J. Fox to Make Special Announcement on David Letterman Tonight Posted: 08 Sep 2011 11:36 AM PDT |
| Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Lower Merion Aces” Another Look Posted: 08 Sep 2011 11:35 AM PDT 
The Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Lower Merion Aces” will hit select Nike retailers this Saturday; however, we are already starting to see it at select spots worldwide. This particular pair is inspired by Kobe Bryant’s high school, Lower Merion. It features a Metallic Platinum scaly, snakeskin-like upper with multiple hints of Varsity Crimson throughout the base. Is this one of the better Kobe VI colorways to date?
Nike Zoom Kobe VI
Metallic Platinum/Varsity Crimson-Cool Grey
429659-017
September 10, 2011
$130
 Nike Zoom Kobe VI "Lower Merion Aces" Source: LTD
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| Is Nike Taking Us ‘Back To The Future’? Posted: 08 Sep 2011 11:31 AM PDT 
When Nike gives you a call at midnight, you know it’s something good. With just a few hours notice Nike flew me out to LA for “a big announcement.” When they won’t tell you what it is until you get there, you know it’s something bigger than a new colorway of Dunks. Upon arriving in the room, I found a box waiting for me with an iPod Shuffle with a personal message from Dr. Emmett Brown: “Welcome to Los Angeles. If my calculations are correct, over the next 24 hours you are about to see some SERIOUS SH*T!” Inside the box was an invite from to “IT’S ABOUT TIME…an unveiling that could change the course of time” as well as metal shield glasses. The table of goodies that included mid 80′s candy, Throwback Pepsi (forumla from 1985), and a copy of Back To The Future all but confirmed the suspicions. About a year ago we shared with you these documents of the Marty McFly Nike Air Mag shoes registered with the US Patent Office. It looks like we’re getting closer to 2015 than we thought!  It's About Time Invitation  Metal Shield Glasses  Metal Shield Glasses  Back To The Future, Throwback Pepsi, Tastes of Childhood  Nike Air Mag  Nike Air Mag  Nike Air Mag
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| Great Scott! Marty McFly’s Closet Posted: 08 Sep 2011 11:30 AM PDT |
