Air Jordan release leads to riot at Southland Mall

[firstandten]

That's the case with everything however, even right down to the food we purchase at the grocery store.

I agree with that statement however does it not bother you that people are going nuts over a shoe that retails for $180 and is manufactured oversea at a cost of somewhere between $5 and $10 dollars. I don't think even food items mark up there cost to that extent.

Its just that so much of the price of the shoe is going towards royalties to Jordan, various marketing costs, and that doesn't include the normal distribution cost. And without any studies telling me I can run faster, jump higher and shoot straighter with those shoes it just seems silly that folks would buy the Jordans like they do.

[313WX]

I agree with that statement however does it not bother you that people are going nuts over a shoe that retails for $180 and is manufactured oversea at a cost of somewhere between $5 and $10 dollars. I don't think even food items mark up there cost to that extent.

Its just that so much of the price of the shoe is going towards royalties to Jordan, various marketing costs, and that doesn't include the normal distribution cost. And without any studies telling me I can run faster, jump higher and shoot straighter with those shoes it just seems silly that folks would buy the Jordans like they do.

I understand why they did it [[see my 2nd post in this thread), doesn't mean I condone what they did to satisfy it.

[Downriviera]

The really sad part of this story is yet to come. Soon we will hear of a kid getting killed over a pair of these.

[Johnnny5]

Anyone who waits in line for hours to pay $180 for plastic Chinese shoes is a F-ing moron! The worst part is knowing that a fair number of these idiots can't afford car insurance, child support or rent, but they'll be stepping out in the latest imported Nike's.

[Detroit Stylin]

The really sad part of this story is yet to come. Soon we will hear of a kid getting killed over a pair of these.

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...ml&h=QAQHn-_v5

its already happened....

[rjk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqwg1KE2-xQ

[313WX]

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...ml&h=QAQHn-_v5

its already happened....

It's a bogus story...

http://studentactivism.net/2011/12/2...s-anyone-else/

[Zacha341]

Yes, that is what concerns me. Conspicuous consumption gone absolutely mad. In that case the price is indeed too high!

It can be argued that the determined 'reseller' of these crazy shoes came out good if they survived that stupid stampede.

Post 'em on Ebay, for even higher cost, let the bidders over-bid in their fury - sold shoes shipped via USPS... even the post office benefits......

The really sad part of this story is yet to come. Soon we will hear of a kid getting killed over a pair of these.

[DetroitPlanner]

I agree with that statement however does it not bother you that people are going nuts over a shoe that retails for $180 and is manufactured oversea at a cost of somewhere between $5 and $10 dollars. I don't think even food items mark up there cost to that extent.

Its just that so much of the price of the shoe is going towards royalties to Jordan, various marketing costs, and that doesn't include the normal distribution cost. And without any studies telling me I can run faster, jump higher and shoot straighter with those shoes it just seems silly that folks would buy the Jordans like they do.

But if you buy them you will be able to be like Mike!!

I have no need to spend that kind of money on shoes. I'd rather spend $100 on a pair of american made New Balance and leave the $80 in the bank. Bunch of lemmings, these consumers.