Do the Right Thing "Nike Appreciation" Thread

[igotthatfire247]

Happy Hump Day, everyone. As a lot of you may know, it's the 20th anniversary of Spike Lee's iconic film, "Do the Right Thing".
I came across a cool article featuring some of the footwear featured in the classic; yes, ALL NIKE.

If you're an 80's kid and remember watching this film, feel free to share your memories ... did it make you want your first pair of Nike's, likeme?
If you're just watching the film for the first time, what did you think? Has the film retained it's value through the years?
Please contribute any screen shots of Nike's in the movie and history lessons of shoes featured in the film.
(This is my first appreciation thread, and I'll try to improve it soon. Be easy on me)

Spike Lee's 1989 film Do The Right Thing became an instant classic with a powerful message. The movie has resonated in many circles, but upon the film's 20th anniversary is celebrated heavily by the sneaker community. Besides literally every sneaker in the film being a Nike http://nicekicks.com/2009/08/sneaker-shots-do-the-right-thing/#product, the movie illustrated a sneakerheads greatest fear as well as what love we have for our sneakers.
Most of the film were mid-range shots, but we were able to spot a few good scenes showcasing a few nice kicks. via Matt Halfhill, Nicekicks

Nike Cortez (White/Navy)

Nike Air Trainer II

Nike Air Force II High & Nike Greco Wrestler

Nike Air Force II Low

Nike Air Windrunner

Nike Air Revolution

Nike Air Trainer III (Medicine Ball)

Nike Air Jordan IV (Cement)

 

[blahzee]

 

[macgyver35]

One of my favorite movies and favorite Spike Lee joint.

 

[jae oh en]

the movie and it's showcase of shoes is appreciated

. i actually went around yesterday looking for it on blu ray...couldn't find it, so im gettingit off amazon.

also picked these up a week or two ago...

 

[igotthatfire247]

Jae, those tees are

Let us know how good the Master Audio is on the Blu-Ray (I'm looking to pick it up, too).

Thanks for your post.

 

[aaronj]

this is def one of my fav movies, i asked hollywood video if i could buy it off of them and of course they said no. smh.
but jae oh en, where did you pick those shirts up from?

 

[jae oh en]

gotthatfire- will do sir. i ordered it just now.

aaronj- i picked them up at NTSF. they were on sale for 19 dollars each. niketown only had 3 left when i went a week or two ago. your best bet is to call yournearest niketown/nikestore. they are nike sportswear tee's, i'll post up product/style #'s when i get home later.

 

[duke4005]

I saw this on Nicekicks this morning and loved the old pics. Brought back alot of old memories of that time. Anybody else see Humpty Hump in the background onpicture #2?

 

[igotthatfire247]

Originally Posted by duke4005

I saw this on Nicekicks this morning and loved the old pics. Brought back alot of old memories of that time. Anybody else see Humpty Hump in the background on picture #2?

GREAT EYE! Yes, that's "Humpty" wearing the Air Trainer II's as an extra in the movie.

 

[jlking]

been searching for a copy to rent or buy around my area but I can never find it

.

 

[guerrilla warfare]

 

[mst9023]

wow those tees are fire

 

[dcortes23]

nice thanks for sharing.

 

[sonla]

Those tee's are serious how much???

 

[gingerdunks]

Originally Posted by macgyver35

One of my favorite movies and favorite Spike Lee joint.

Nice Thread

 

[baalnood]

dope tees!

 

[retr0sxual]

Tees are dope.

 

[sn3akerh0lic80]

truly classic film. those tees are dope too.

 

[jdee 41]

Most definetly appreciated. It was filmed up the block from my grandparents crib

 

[freshkid614]

Originally Posted by macgyver35

One of my favorite movies and favorite Spike Lee joint.

Co-Sign! This movie is overall in my top 10 & Spike Lee is hands down my favorite movie director period.

 

[andfattoo]

I need to see this movie again, and the tees are clean.

 

[dmarc]

Definitely didn't realize there were so many Nikes showcased in the film when I watched it for the first time about ten years ago... And like everyone elseis saying, NICE shirts!

 

[jordan5]

 

[Sinner]

pick-up

 

[jae oh en]

^mine came in today as well. haven't had a chance to watch it yet.