Sunday, September 11, 2011

Nike Facing Backlash Over Back To The Future Shoe

Nike's Marty McFly Shoe

This is a follow up to the article Back To The Future Shoes To Be Made By Nike. Today, Nike is facing a backlash online, for only making 1,500 pairs of the famous "Back To The Future 2" sneakers, worn by Michael J. Fox's character in the film, Marty McFly and charging several thousand dollars per pair. Many consumers are upset, as the shoe is firmly outside of their budget.

The funds will benefit Michael J. Fox's Parkinsons charity. It's a very nice looking, cool shoe, but the Judiciary Report would like to see more of them made and at a lower price to the public. However, that is Nike's decision to make. When I read the shoe was going to be for sale, I thought "oh cool" when I read the price I thought "oh...no."