Outrage as Nike unveils $315 sneakers

[Jazzy]

Nike is preparing to test the limits of sneakers fan's patience this fall - as they launch their most expensive shoes ever but put a halt to their famous midnight launches.



At $315 the LeBron X's will be Nike's priciest sneakers to date after the Oregon based firm hiked their costs by five to ten percent to reflect increased production costs and a decline in profits.



And on top of the financial demand made to their devotees, Nike will no longer sanction midnight launches for their new line after recent outbreaks of violence at malls and Nike stores amongst those who have camped for days at a time to get their hands on the sneakers first.



Known for their superstar endorsed products such as Air Jordan's, the new LeBron X's will come complete with motion sensors to measure exactly how high the wearer jumps.



The sneakers were unveiled by NBA superstar LeBron James during the 2012 gold medal basketball game between the United States and Spain at the London Olympics.

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Not sure what the outrage is about. If you can't afford them, then don't buy them.



Just makes me wonder, however, how many people are going to get mugged wearing them.

 

[DrLeftover]

So who's going to buy them?

 

[Fatal Dawn]

I don't even have $300 to spend for college textbooks..

 

[Evil Eye]

So who's going to buy them?

Nike fans.

And people who've got a lot of people staring at their feet...

Not me in any case.

 

[Sinon]

There are various shoes, clothes, and even accessories that cost a lot more than $300. I don't understand why the uproar is only just appearing.

 

[Jazzy]

I think the outrage (after reading the article again) is not the cost but:

Nike will no longer sanction midnight launches for their new line after recent outbreaks of violence at malls and Nike stores amongst those who have camped for days at a time to get their hands on the sneakers first.

 

[Raven]

Nevermind the price, they look bloody horrible!

 

[Jazzy]

Nevermind the price, they look bloody horrible!

Agreed!