New LeBron James Shoe Costs $315?

Originally Posted by mexitucky

Who cares? Don't buy them. Nothing bad will happen to kids if they can't wear the shoe that bares the name of their hero. If people are stupid enough to buy them, then Nike is smart enough to sell them for that much. I never have, and probably never will, own a pair of Jordan's. I have had ZERO meetings with a psychologist to discuss this horrible part of my childhood.

Glad to hear it, my group session is later tonight. Scarred me for life.

I'd love to know the profit margin on these. They probably cost about $2 to make.

LeBron, like MJ, had a chance to do something worthwhile and redeemable with these, but instead he'd rather sit back and watch inner-city kids kill each other over these shoes, counting the cash all the while.

I don't really see a problem with this. I would never spend that much on a pair of shoes, but there are people willing to pay that for the status alone. Not everyone needs to own a pair of these and that's kind of the point. Nike shouldn't have to cater their prices so that everyone can afford every shoe they make. It's one way to keep the perception of Nike's brand appeal high. Good marketing IMO.

Originally Posted by Jim Schue

I'd love to know the profit margin on these. They probably cost about $2 to make.

LeBron, like MJ, had a chance to do something worthwhile and redeemable with these, but instead he'd rather sit back and watch inner-city kids kill each other over these shoes, counting the cash all the while.

You have a problem with this? I'm shocked.

Originally Posted by ekubum

Glad to hear it, my group session is later tonight. Scarred me for life.

How'd that go last night?

Jordans now are anywhere from 100-250 dollars. Jordan sandals are around 50 dollars.

No way were Jordans 65 dollars. I don't recall anyone ever paying less for a pair a Jordans including the first pair ever released. Only the privileged word Jordans. I got a pair of Air Forces for 80 bucks.

Doyel is confused. A 14 year old Lebron wouldn't have to buy a pair of 315 dollar Lebrons. His AAU team would pay for it. Duh.....

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Air Jordan - the Era of the Winged Basketball

$65...

Air Jordan 2 went for $100.

Pirates down 2 to Brewers.

Originally Posted by HammerTime

Pirates down 2 to Brewers.

Fail.

Originally Posted by SvFan4life

Fail.

Originally Posted by HammerTime

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Air Jordan - the Era of the Winged Basketball

$65...

Air Jordan 2 went for $100.

I still don't remember anyone paying less than 100 for them. So I was a year off. My statement still rings true.

Originally Posted by PurplePride92

I still don't remember anyone paying less than 100 for them. So I was a year off. My statement still rings true.

I'm with you on this. 100 bones or no Jordans for you.

Originally Posted by Crash Davis

You have a problem with this? I'm shocked.

It's nothing personal against LeBron, MJ or Nike in this case. I simply abhor greed, and this is bald-faced greed at its ugliest.

I do have other issues with Nike (use of slave labor) and MJ (just being a general, all-around jerk).

Originally Posted by Jim Schue

It's nothing personal against LeBron, MJ or Nike in this case. I simply abhor greed, and this is bald-faced greed at its ugliest.

I do have other issues with Nike (use of slave labor) and MJ (just being a general, all-around jerk).

IMO, this isn't greed. Greed is when you take advantage of people for necessities. This is capitolism and the ultimate case study for how vain and stupid the American consumer is.

Originally Posted by Jim Schue

It's nothing personal against LeBron, MJ or Nike in this case. I simply abhor greed, and this is bald-faced greed at its ugliest.

I do have other issues with Nike (use of slave labor) and MJ (just being a general, all-around jerk).

Do you feel the same way about Coach Bags, Oakley, Under Armour, Lexus...etc? Either way, no one has to have any of those things.

Originally Posted by Crash Davis

Do you feel the same way about Coach Bags, Oakley, Under Armour, Lexus...etc? Either way, no one has to have any of those things.

Leave Lexus out of this. Lexus didn't do anything to hurt anyone. Lexus is innocent.

The thing is people will buy these. You do not have to but a lot of people will. Why? Because they are nike simple as that (its also a good lookin shoe)

Originally Posted by PurplePride92

Leave Lexus out of this. Lexus didn't do anything to hurt anyone. Lexus is innocent.

Nothing against a Toyota with wood and chrome. Wonderful cars. I'd love to have a bubble because after all, "It's less trouble".

I don't recall $65 Jordans either, but the first Jordans weren't the hit right off of the bat that the ones a few years later were. So those first ones may have been that cheap, everyone I knew was all about the Air Force Ones. They ran around $80-90 in 85, everyone had Blue ones but a buddy and I convinced a local sporting goods store to special order us some AF1s with Red swoop. They had to order them as a fill in order for a local HS Team as only Blue was available in Kentucky at the time. Jordans and Dunks were UGLY BTW.

Originally Posted by Jumper_Dad

I don't recall $65 Jordans either, but the first Jordans weren't the hit right off of the bat that the ones a few years later were. So those first ones may have been that cheap, everyone I knew was all about the Air Force Ones. They ran around $80-90 in 85, everyone had Blue ones but a buddy and I convinced a local sporting goods store to special order us some AF1s with Red swoop. They had to order them as a fill in order for a local HS Team as only Blue was available in Kentucky at the time. Jordans and Dunks were UGLY BTW.

I remember those. Not only were they atrocious-looking, they fell apart in very short order. Heaven forbid Nike would use some of the astronomical cost of their shoes toward actually making them well and durable, rather than just funding the ad budget.