Thanos Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 People line up to get limited edition Air Jordans Only 23 pairs being sold at 23 stores in the U.S. By CHANDLER BROWN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 01/24/08 Reggie Roberts, 22, of Atlanta set up camp outside Walter's clothing store in downtown Atlanta at 9 a.m. Wednesday. By lunch time Thursday, he and two dozen others lined the sidewalk along Decatur Street waiting for Nike's new Air Jordans to go on sale Friday morning. "It's cold out here, really cold," said Roberts, who was at the front of the line. "But I want these shoes. I gotta have these shoes. We're making history." The theme here is 23. This is the 23rd edition of the wildy popular shoes. Only 23 pair will be sold at 23 stores nationwide — Atlanta and Miami are the only cities in the Southeast — and they cost $230. If you haven't guessed, Michael Jordan, the shoes' namesake, wore No. 23. "Nike knows how to market something, don't they?" joked Jeff Steinbook, owner of Walter's, the only Georgia store selling the shoes. The group lined up outside his store was a mix of 20-something Michael Jordan fans, middle-aged professionals — even a minor league baseball player and his wife — all bound by a love of Air Jordans. "We're like a family," said David Kawar, 25, who drove in from Tallahassee for the event. Vince Shields, 45, a financial analyst from Stone Mountain, took off two days from work. He said he planned to add the new Air Jordans to his collection of 75 or so sneakers. "It's cold out here, but this is the hottest place in town," Shields said Thursday as a relaxed under a blanket in a tailgate-style chair. Will Startup, 23, who has played for Atlanta Braves minor league teams in Richmond and Rome, lounged in a lawn chair alongside his wife, Lauren. Each sported UGA toboggans, gloves and lots of blankets. "I see Air Jordans as art," the baseball player from Cartersville said. "We have had them in our china cabinet before, I'm not going to lie." His wife of two years was there for support. And a new pair of shoes. "I want something to show for all of this," Lauren Startup said. http://www.ajc.com/search/content/living/stories/2008/01/24/jordan_0124.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 They are dummies on 3 counts: 1) Sitting out in the cold for shoes that will be there for the next year 2) Paying $230 for shoes 3) General Principles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Thats just retarded. Thing is, they won't even wear them, either...I remember when you got Jordans, it's cause you wanted to wear them and play in them. Now you can buy em, but only to look at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 After the blight he put on the Wizards during his time here, I wouldn't pay $0.23 on anything he sells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacase Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 No they are not that stupid, they will buy them for $230 and turn around and ebay them. Search jordan XXIII Buy it now price......$2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paige3girl Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 They are dummies on 3 counts:2) Paying $230 for shoes you should edit this to tennis shoes/sneakers -- or never ever look into my closet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 If I've learned anything from SSM, it's that shoes appreciate in value in a big way. A $230 limited edition shoe is a much, much better investment than you might expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Dummies? Says the people who pay upwards of $250 for a jersey. I say to each his own. I'm a bit of a sneakerhead myself and can understand why someone would pay such a price for a pair of sneakers. Especially considering that there will only be 23. Give it a few years and you'll see these shoes selling for over $2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 They're dummies until they sell them for $5000.00 on ebay. That'll be interesting to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Is it 23 total shoes or 23 pairs at each of the 23 stores? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Is it 23 total shoes or 23 pairs at each of the 23 stores? I believe there will be 23 shoes at each of the 23 stores. So a grand total of 529 pairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Wait in the cold to pay $250 for a pair of sneaks just to be robbed of them on your way out the door. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APBT Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I payed over $900 bucks on 3 jerseys of players no longer here. I guess I am in the same boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Judges Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Dummies?Says the people who pay upwards of $250 for a jersey. nah you're both dummies. Just like the people who camp out to buy a $600 phone. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I payed over $900 bucks on 3 jerseys of players no longer here. I guess I am in the same boat. should remind you that: A. Never buy current players jersey's unless they have signed an extension (Cooley) B. Don't pay $300 on a jersey when a $50 fake on ebay looks more than good enough (authentic style, or $20 fake replica next to the stadium). I honestly do not know how people justify paying that much on jerseys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Portis # 26 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 This is NOT worth wasting Money or time on. I can't believe what Air Jordans have turned into. They use to at least be good looking shoes. That ended at The XIII's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyfar Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 *shakes head* They aren't even trying anymore. I was just upset that there was a new story about it this morning on Fox 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headexplode Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I used to think paying that much for tennis shoes was pretty absurd. But everybody has their interests, and some people dig shoes. Can't knock 'em for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilsu Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I used to think paying that much for tennis shoes was pretty absurd. But everybody has their interests, and some people dig shoes. Can't knock 'em for that. Yup. Are we knocking people for waiting in line? If so, it's no different from people waiting in line for Star Wars, PS3, or even for a Redskins autograph. Are we knocking them for spending so much on shoes? No different from spending too much money on a car, watch, or house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyConway Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm probably just going to get some knock-offs for like $25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin101 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 They are dummies on 3 counts:1) Sitting out in the cold for shoes that will be there for the next year 2) Paying $230 for shoes 3) General Principles Theres only 23 pairs at 23 stores in the country.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Theres only 23 pairs at 23 stores in the country.... And you will be able to buy the knockoffs within 2 weeks of their release. What a waste of money, time, and effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedlightG20 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'll never understand the fascination with shoes. Shoes ultimately serve as the barrier between your feet and the ground which contains used bubblegum, dirt and urine in public restrooms. I can't see the point in spending so much on something that is used for such a mundane purpose. And don't go telling me about how they're basketball shoes--I don't think most people would use these special edition Jordans on the court down the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooka Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Are you guys kidding? I'd buy a pair in a heartbeat, and sell em for like triple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Again, if any of you have ever spent money on jerseys, then you need not talk. If you can't understand why people enjoy shoes so much that's fine. For you, you may feel like it's not worth it, or feel that you can get knockoffs that accomplish the same thing for you, that's fine ... for you. But I can tell you, there are definitely people out there who look at their shoes as a piece of art, some even have a nostalgic value for them. Nike has definitely been one of the pioneers in sneaker fashion and culture, even though they are one of the younger sneaker makers out there. They've done a great job of coming out with styles that capture the style of the times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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