I know, I know, I already used this picture in an earlier blog. If you're really upset about this, I have three words for you: "Get over it." His "Air-ness" just took off from the stinkin' free throw line and you're mad because I used the same picture twice. Who do you think you are? Hopefully nobody feels that way, because I might have to hurt them. I mean, I can't even make a shot from the free throw line, this guy jumped and dunked from there. Unreal.
Sorry for that little outburst, but I felt it was necessary. Anywho, thanks to everyone who came out yesterday. I have some big news. We have officially gone international. The blog has been viewed on multiple continents (North America & Asia), 8 states (OK, AR, NM, CA, FL, IL, TX, & KS), and countless lives have been changed. Today will be more of the same. We are about 500 views short of the 1000 view goal. Only 3.5 days to get there. Make it happen. Thanks for all the comments, I love all of them.
On a more somber note, you guys are jerks. The winner of the poll "What should I eat for dinner Thursday night" was, hands down, the free 72oz. steak from the Big Texan. Seriously? It was a joke. Every person who voted for that is a loser. No way am I going to eat 4 and 1/2 pounds of steak, a baked potato, roll, side salad and a drink. That's the only way it's free. You have to eat all of it. On top of that, you only have one hour. You guys are sick. I'm eating a PB&J just to spite everyone that voted for that nonsense. From now on I'm going to "jerk-proof" my polls. Thanks a lot.
Back to Michael Jordan. Here's the deal. I could spend about, oh, the next 6-7 days trying to write about everything he has accomplished. How, I actually cared about NBA basketball while he played. Which is a pretty huge feat. How he is the best player ever. I don't want to hear any of this LeBron and Kobe nonsense. They are good, probably some of the best the NBA will ever see, but Jordan was on a different level. He might have even a different world than everyone else. So, I'm not going to sit here and tell you how awesome he was. You should already know. I do, however, want to talk about what he did for the shoe industry. Maybe not as a whole, but definitely in my life.
I'll be honest, I have a problem. I love shoes. If I had any kind of money or didn't have to eat, I would have a sweet shoe collection. But, unfortunately, I'm relatively poor and like to eat, and can only dream. That is exactly what this blog is about. All the shoes I dream about. So, here we go...
I have to start with the man behind the dream and today's blog: Michael Jordan. Let's take a stroll down memory lane and look at his outrageously sweet shoe line starting with of course the first shoe to ever be banned from the NBA...
Ok, I know it's hard to even want to think about seeing any shoes besides those for the rest of your life, but let's take a look at some other shoes that I think are worthy of a look or two. Let's stay in the basketball realm. Here's a look at Scottie Pippen's first cool shoe. And his second. One of my personal favorites, the old Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway shoes. I also wanted some of these, in a bad way. Never was crazy about Shawn Kemp, but those were sick for Reeboks. Jason Kidd had some nasty shoes too. Absolutely loved them. I have a roommate who is obsessed with Lebron so I feel obligated to show you these. Those are really the only LeBrons I liked. The new Kobes are pretty awesome. You should check those out. I used to really want a pair of these. The zip up Gary Paytons. Vince Carter, Larry Johnson, Kevin Garnett, Charles Barkley, and Chris Webber all had some pretty fly shoes as well.
Outside of the world of basketball shoes, Ken Griffey Jr. had maybe my all time favorite shoes. There were also pretty sweet football players that had ridiculously awesome shoes. For instance, Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson, and Barry Sanders. I also have to mention Andre Agassi and his sweet Nikes.
Well, I feel like I've talked enough about my shoe addiction. It's your turn now. Let me know if I left any out. Tell me about your favorite pair of shoes. Ladies, don't feel left out, I want to hear about your favorite shoes as well. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed today's blog. Talk to you tomorrow.
Love,
Paul
See... here's the deal. in 91 jordan came out with the VI's which are pretty cool shoes... however this same year, Pippen came out with the Nike Air Flight Lite.... You failed to mention the Pippens and everyone knows... the Bulls would not have been the bulls if it weren't for Jordan AND Pippen. Jordan was the #1 but even his airness gave tribute to the great one-two punch they had together. Gotta remember Pippen.
ReplyDeleteP.S. LeBron is better.
ReplyDeleteWell, here's the deal Mr. McFly. I did mention Pippen. So, you failed to recognize that. Secondly, I didn't mention the Air Flight Lites because they look stupid. If you pay careful attention to my wording I said "Pippen's first cool shoes." That should answer that.
ReplyDeleteAs for LeBron being better, I don't know where to start. I fully
recognize that he is still in the early stages of his career. So, he might become the best, but as of now there no way anyone can say that. If, by the end of his career, he has 6 NBA Championship rings, 5 NBA MVP's, 9 All-Defense First Teams, 2 Slam Dunk Titles, 10 Scoring Titles, over 32 thousand points, etc. I will gladly say he is able of being compared to Michael Jordan as the best. Until then, no debate.
are you mad?
ReplyDeleteJordan was/is the man. I love any commercial he has produced.. inspiring.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I refuse to vote.. I despise baseball.
ReplyDeleteTha Griffeys are whack! U need tha Space Jamz on hur!
ReplyDeleteOk, here's the deal...you finally hit home...i fully appreciate a blog dedicated to SHOES!!! Can't say I am a fan of all of them but the topic...bomb. You now have my blog loyalty.
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