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- In 2006, Nike introduced a new silhouette: the Jordan Spizike. The sneaker paid tribute to the Mars Blackmon character, played by Spike Lee, who appeared in several Air Jordan commercials. The 'Spike and Mike' hybrid silhouette combined every sneaker Mars Blackmon wore, including the Air Jordan 3,4,5, and 6.
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Jun 28, 2024 · Jordan Spizike Low Do The Right Thing 35th Anniversary. Thirty-five years ago, Spike Lee’s film Do The Right Thing captured a pivotal moment in sneaker culture with a memorable scene where Buggin' Out's pristine white Air Jordans get scuffed by a passing bicycle.
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The origin item bridging Michael Jordan to Spike Lee is less a pair of sneakers and more a Brooklyn-billed cycling cap. With 1986’s She’s Gotta Have It, the New York native played both sides of the camera, hopping on-screen as Blackmon, an undersized Knicksfan enamored of Air Jordans who steals the show with his oversized personality and poignant w...
As Michael Jordan was transitioning from the backcourt to the front office, his namesake brand was learning how to advance in the market while making the most of its storied past. After a brief brush with retro during Mike’s 1994-95 baseball break (also coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of Nike x Mike), the appetite for old found proof of pal...
For years, Spike’s role in sneakers was that of director and co-star. In 2006, he finally received a starring spot. Following the footsteps of his “Mars Blackmon” tribute, the Air Jordan Spizike celebrated Lee’s illustrious advertising career in signature fashion. The hybrid high tops took cues from an array of Air Jordan silos Spike sold on screen...
Jun 28, 2024 · A brooklyn native like the GOAT and a sneaker aficionado himself (as very evident throughout his work), Spike Lee eventually connected with Michael Jordan and the advertising shot-callers at Nike...
May 15, 2024 · The Air Jordan Spizike stands as a testament to the dynamic partnership between basketball legend Michael Jordan and acclaimed director Spike Lee. Released in 2006, these sneakers celebrate...
Apr 5, 2024 · The Air Jordan Spizike may not be the first sneaker you think of when hearing the Jordan label, but it is certainly a model with a special story. The sneaker was designed in 2006 in collaboration with director Spike Lee and basketball player Michael Jordan.
Jun 28, 2024 · He appeared alongside Michael Jordan in several iconic Nike Air Jordan commercials, most famously as his character Mars Blackmon. The special edition Spizike Low comes in a Black, White, Coconut, Fire Red, and Pine Green colorway inspired by Sal’s Pizzeria, the center location of the film.
May 2, 2022 · Lee even paid tribute to Jordan’s iconic “Double-Nickel” game against the Knicks with Mars Blackmon commenting on it during a 90’s commercial. The bond between Lee and the Jordan Brand is so strong that Lee received a signature sneaker from the brand—the Air Jordan Spizike.
