One of the greatest movies of all time in my book is Back to the Future II. Michael J. Fox, or “Marty McFly” was so lucky to have slipped his foot into one of the best things to ever hit the silver screen, Nike Air Mags. Nike Air Mags, a shoe dedicated to making Marty live up to his last name, McFly. I am no “Sneakerhead” as some of the hipster kids call themselves, but I adore some sneakers.
Like most of my friends, I watched the unveiling of the Nike Air Mags on David Letterman’s late show, and tried to come up with my cash for them, until I heard the words, “bidding,” and “eBay.” I was shocked, not only did I know I wasn’t going to be able to afford one of the 1500 pairs, but I knew that I would be waiting until 2015, for the, “general release,” as Fox put it.
After over 20 years of waiting, (well more like 10 years for me, I didn’t get the privilege of being old enough to understand the movie, let alone watch it 20 years ago) the very famous shoes were released, but not to the general public. The shoes were being auctioned off on eBay, and the sleek white high-tops that illuminate when a button is pressed are going for cold hard money to support the Michael J. Fox foundation and Parkinson’s disease. I find it amazing that people are willing to support him and his disease but the only thing that disappoints me is not being able to afford them. Many celebrities have brought the shoes but unlike them if I had that kind of money I would be paying for my tuition bill.
When it comes to the shoe I love the design. I’ve always loved the smooth futuristic look of it, but when it comes to function I was really disappointed that the shoes don’t actually hover. I know what you’re thinking, how ridiculous a shoe that hovers, but for the price tag it should come with a hover board and flying lessons. The lights are an added plus, I love the fact that shoes light up, and come with a charger! (How cool charging your shoes?”
This downfall added to my disappointed, and knowing that I would have to wait until 2015 to get my hands on a pair, but hopefully by then they will be automatic lacing just like in the movie. (Another function the shoes don’t have.) When it comes to rating the shoe, overall I would give the style and design a thumbs up, but I wish that the shoe contained the functions from the movie, and also a lower price tag. Hopefully by 2015 they revamp the shoe and the design a bit and come up with at least one more cool function besides the illuminating Nike sign. (I guess that’s one good thing, they have time to work out the kinks.)
Pop culture went crazy on the 8th, I watched people Tweet constantly about the shoes and how much they wanted a pair, but just like me they grew disappointed as the first pair sold for over $30,000 dollars at a secret Nike auction in Los Angeles.
To get the Mags you had to bid for it on eBay (nikemag.ebay.com), and the 1500 pairs are gone, just like that. They released on September 8 and sold out on the 18th, so good luck ever getting a pair before the year 2015!
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