The story of Nike's Street Fighter sneaker and its botched release:
released the shoe—whose tags indicate they’d been manufactured in 2020— only they’d released it without any kind of announcement whatsoever, and had sent the shoes straight to the company’s outlet stores, skipping retailers and Nike’s notorious online sales systems entirely.
“I found out about the sneakers being in the wild just days before Evo 2022", Julio remembers. “A tweet to Justin Wong, with the inputs of Evo Moment 37 on the sneaker’s tongue tag, went viral. I saw the photo and freaked out. I wasn’t told that the sneakers were made or even released.” “I found out very quickly that they were hitting outlet stores and there were a few sales of them already online. Aside from Nike outlet stores, you could also find them on resell sites like StockX, GOAT and eBay as well. So I did what any sneakerhead that wanted a sneaker would do. I wanted them. Wanted to wear them at Evo. Wanted to make sure Daigo Umehara and Justin Wong got a pair.
“I hope if there are ever any big opportunities to highlight the fighting game community through lifestyle and apparel in the future... that it gets planned and celebrated in a better way. That’s all I want. Nike. Hit me up.”but who was working at Nike at the time of the sneaker’s development, has equally bittersweet feelings about the shoe’s release. “I’m really happy that word got out, the FGC community have had a thrill hunting, and especially, that Daigo got a pair”, he tells.
For anyone who wants to get their hands on a pair, Julio says you should check out your nearest outlet store, at least if you’re in the US or Japan. And if that doesn’t work, pairs are currently selling for $200-300 on StockX, where in a nice touch the shoe
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alone In The Dark Is Back For ANOTHER RebootThis announcement comes 30 years after the release of the original
Read more »
Thai National Dies of Brain Haemorrhage After Competing in Muay Thai Tournament in KelantanThe late Kittichai Chaengkhao’s body was released to his family yesterday Thai National Dies of Brain Haemorrhage After Competing in Muay Thai Tournament in Kelantan
Read more »
Singer Jimmy Lin's wife holds his hand in latest photo after traffic accidentHis wife Kelly Chen posted on Instagram Stories a photo of a hand, likely to be hers, holding another hand with a plaster on it, believed to be Lin's.
Read more »
Artist’s Jalan Pudu mural depicts victory in mental health battleTHE colourful street mural on the side of an old shoplot along Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, stands in contrast with the aged structure, capturing the attention of pedestrians.
Read more »
Half-Life Fans Rally And Set New Player Count Record On SteamSure, Valve might never release a Half-Life 3, but fans won’t forget Gordon Freeman anytime soon…
Read more »