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Few would argue that Michael Jordan’s influence on the world of sneakers is unsurpassed, though depending on your perspective, there is one man deserving of such consideration. Tinker Hatfield is the Thomas Edison of sneakers, having innovated more than his fair share, and when borrowing from his peers and in almost every case improved upon their implementation, and the kind of guy who’ll be mentioned in a textbook as his peers and successors are all but forgotten by casual onlookers. Tinker has blessed the sneakerhead community over 30 years of unparallelled brilliance and Nike recently commemorated his contributions with a surprise roast at Portland’s Bossanova Ballroom. Click through to see images and video from the event and let us know which Tinker Hatfield design is your all-time favorite. via TheHue
22 Responses to “Tinker Hatfield’s 30th Nike Anniversary ‘Cirque De Tink’ Celebration”
August 3rd, 2011 at 4:06 pm
ima buy 10 pairs of concords and sell them in 2 years time for 500 a piece.
case all you dick ridin hpebeasts making me easy money.
tinker made me RICH$$$$$$
August 3rd, 2011 at 4:12 pm
lol that's kewl. Congrats Mr. Hatfield, U r a legend.!
August 3rd, 2011 at 4:12 pm
Check the 11's & 12's in the VERY last pic…
August 3rd, 2011 at 4:19 pm
I'm one of the lucky ones…Nike is an AWESOME place to work
August 3rd, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Thank you Tinker Hatfield!
August 3rd, 2011 at 4:55 pm
already did that in 2000!!!
August 3rd, 2011 at 5:02 pm
looked like a dope event but those people at the end have no rhythm smh haha
August 3rd, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Anyone nnotice the fake 12's and 11's on the last pic?
August 3rd, 2011 at 6:25 pm
Wow! He thinks he’s rich w 5000 grand? Good luck w that!
August 3rd, 2011 at 6:29 pm
tinks the man
August 3rd, 2011 at 7:34 pm
just because u havent seen them before doesnt mean they are fake dude. you gotta remember he has a ton of exclusives that havent seen the light of day.
August 3rd, 2011 at 7:56 pm
I doubt they are fake more like concept designs that never made it to production
August 3rd, 2011 at 7:57 pm
LOL. You think thats a hustle? You have to be the slowest hustler on the planet. 2 years later for a flip? lol
Let me put you under the wing for a min.
Buy 10 pair, sell them next day on ebay for $100 more per piece. Take that $1000 and invest in the Jordan X Bulls and do it again
Regardless, there is not real money in flipping shoes that are sold in stores Unless u talking Tokyo 5s or Ray Allen 13s which are super rare and limited
August 3rd, 2011 at 8:36 pm
thanks for everything, tinker. you're genius has changed the game forever.
August 3rd, 2011 at 9:51 pm
tinker, the greatest
August 3rd, 2011 at 10:53 pm
Congrats tinker, without tinker, sketchers would have probably been the shit
August 4th, 2011 at 10:24 am
3500 in two years lol ur losin. The space jams don't even sell for 500 ahahahhahahaha good luck
August 4th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
I want the cirque de tink shirt
August 5th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
5000 grand is a milli
August 7th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
$5000 isnt rich
August 8th, 2011 at 5:40 am
5000 is a lot for this guy since his momma pays all his bills
August 27th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
5000grand is FIVE million. None of you fuckers can add.