![]() Spike Lee produced or appeared in commercials reciprocating to each model represented on the Air Jordan Spizikes. The Nike Air Jordan 4 Spike Lee sneakers feature a white, black, and red mixed media upper. The Air Jordan Spizikes take pieces from the following shoes:Īir Jordan 3 (III) – sole, midsole, and Spike/elephant printĪir Jordan 4 (IV) – wings on the sides of the shoes that hold lace loopsĪir Jordan 5 (V) – main silhouette of the shoes as well as netting on the sideĪir Jordan 6 (VI) – tongue of shoes and lace locks 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 hot Spike Lee joint, “ Do The Right Thing“. 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 nicknamed the “retro Frankenstein”, the Air Jordan Spizikes ( Spiz’ikes) had as many haters as lovers initially and probably a few more. A lot of people may remember the funny commercials Spike Lee’s alias Mars Blackmon from the movie She’s Gotta Have it. ![]() Spike’s part in the rising of the Air Jordan was very crucial. They also continued Jordan’s longtime collaboration with Spike Lee, appearing in Lee’s. The shoe was released as a retro in 2004, with new limited colorways in high and low top versions for men and womenand again in 2006, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015. 'Shout Out To Da GOAT And Tinker Hatfield For My Golden Globe JORDAN’S For Da Red Carpet Tonight,' he. The AJ 13 saw seven OG releases, as MJ neared his second retirement era as a champion. This pair was not released to the public.The Air Jordan Spizike was made to show appreciation to Mars Blackmon aka Spike Lee. Spike said on Instagram that legendary Jordans designer Tinker Hatfield crafted the shoes. The heel comes equipped with bespoke logos that portray his 40 Acres and A Mule Filmworks production company and an oversized Jumpman insignia. The premium leather and breathable mesh upper is decorated in an eye-catching metallic gold hue masking over the Swoosh, elephant print, and tongue, which is contrasted by black, white, and icy blue accents topped with a red liner. Very few models were known to have been made. Lee’s feet at the Academy Awards in 2019. The Spike Lee Air Jordan 3 ‘Oscar’ model made its debut on Mr. Lee and His Airness, resulting in a unique model, dubbed the Jordan Spiz’ike, in 2006. Quietly, Spike Lees signature low-top returns in a new colorway that blends elements of some of your favorite Air Jordans. ![]() With an ongoing love affair of all things Nike and Jordan Brand – and often receiving special models – Spike Lee originally made an appearance as ‘Mars Blackmon’ in the now-iconic “Spike and Mike” Jordan ads, which started with the Air Jordan 3. One of the most notable features of the Air Jordan III is the iconic Air Jordan ‘Jumpman’ logo on the tongue. Though just in the beginning of his career Hatfield would become one of the most influential sneaker designers of all time. The Air Jordan III, notably, is the first Air Jordan to feature ‘Visible Air’ in the form of an air pocket under the heel. Tinker Hatfield designed the shoe in close collaboration with Jordan, addressing the player’s request for a more lightweight modern shoe. They collaborated on an iconic Nike commercial. The Air Jordan 3 is credited with keeping Michael Jordan at Nike after the original Air Jordan designer Peter Moore left the company. In the 80s and 90s, Spike Lee and Michael Jordan were at the top of pop culture.
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