Big Shoe Business

joshposh

Member
It's no secret that shoe sales are big business in the basketball industry. I remember when the first Air Jordans came out, they were over $100 usd. Back then that was a lot. Prices still haven't come down. I remember Olajuwon actually had a deal with Spalding to release a very affordable shoe line. But nobody wanted to wear Spalding shoes.

The point I'm trying to make here is, does it matter that much that you have to wear the hottest shoes in the business and pay a premium price, when you can wear a much affordable shoe with the same quality but much cheaper? Playing basketball shouldn't cost you a arm and a leg.
 

OGRICHBOI

New Member
It is all a matter of personal preference. If you like to be stylish and show off nice kicks, then go ahead. But for some, this is not a luxury. Buying a shoe on the clearance rack is perfectly fine, which is what most kids do not understand.
 
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