Browsing the "Nike Mag" Tag
September 16th, 2011 by John K.
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The Nike Mag 2011 live auctions began in Hollywood when Tinie Tempah set the bar with a $37,500 winning bid for the Nike Mag 2011 and the limited edition packaging. The Nike Mag 2011 live auctions have begun traveling around the world, with a first stop in the Netherlands, and tomorrow night, at 10:04 PM EST, Niketown in New York City will host a live event, with pre-registration beginning tomorrow at 9 AM. Continue reading for full event info and if you’re still looking to bid on a pair, go to nikemag.ebay.com.
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September 16th, 2011 by John K.
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In the heat of the Nike Mag 2011 craze, hardcore sneaker collectors and Back To The Future fanatics have found themselves shelling out ungodly amounts of money for one of the 1,500 pairs that were released for auction. To strike while the iron’s hot, other sellers have put up for sale some other Nike Mag products, like this Nike Mag custom-made replica that actually made its rounds through sneaker events around the globe. Sure, these aren’t the real deal, but you’ll be surprised to see that the current high bid for this auction is almost as high as bids seen on the actual Nike Mag 2011 auctions. Care to see what they’re going for? Take a look at this custom replica version of the Nike Mag below and check out the auction from starwear_status01 on eBay.
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September 16th, 2011 by John K.
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There is no doubt that the Nike Mag 2011 is the biggest release of the year and perhaps of the last two decades. While prices of the Nike Mag 2011 have fallen just a bit to the $3,000-4,000 range, the opening night of auctions was a bidding frenzy, with some pairs eclipsing $10,000. However, the younger generation of sneakerheads might not understand the excitement behing the Nike Mag 2011, which is understandable considering the entire Back To The Future trilogy released before some who are of legal drinking age were even born! What makes Nike sneakers so special and valuable is the unique stories that fuel the mystique, and this video provides, in detail, the history behind the Nike Mag 2011 and the importance it has not only to the Nike archives, but to movie buffs and philanthropists. Continue reading for a five-minute video for a crash course on the most significant Nike release ever and educate yourself on some true Nike history, and don’t forget to place your bid for a pair of Mags because there are just a few days left over at nikemag.ebay.com.
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September 15th, 2011 by John K.
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In conjunction with the historic Nike Mag 2011 release, Nike Sportswear created these miniature replica Mag 2011s and gave them out to a lucky few who were present at the unveiling events at 21 Mercer in NYC and also sold them at the event at The Montalban in Hollywood, CA. For the special live auctions for the Nike Mag 2011s that are currently scheduled around the world, Nike will make available the replicas as well as the lapel pins for the event-goers. The first live auction will be held today in Amsterdam, and will be followed by live auctions in Las Vegas, Paris, Berlin, New York City, London, and Tokyo. If you still haven’t picked up a pair of the Nike Mag 2011s, the auctions are still live at nikemag.ebay.com., but if you haven’t quite got the money for the real deal, pick up one of the available Nike Mag 2011 replicas on eBay.
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September 12th, 2011 by John K.
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After Sneaker News showed you the Nike Mag 2011 Unveiling @ 21 Mercer, it’s sister store at the Montalban Theatre in the heart of Hollywood, CA hosted a special launch party for the most historic sneaker release in Nike history. In addition to a live auction of a special pair of the Mags in the limited edition yellow case (won by Tinie Tempah for $37,500), there was plenty of Back To The Future II memorabilia hanging around, like the famous hoverboard, boombox, DeLorean, and of course, the sneakers! The Nike Mag 2011 was a special, heartfelt project from the moment it began, and the added bonus of all the proceeds going straight to Michael J. Fox’s charity just makes it all the more enjoyable. The auctions for the Nike Mag 2011 are still going strong, so place your bid for this historic pair of Nikes by visiting nikemag.ebay.com.
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September 12th, 2011 by John K.
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During his interview on the Late Show with David Letterman, Michael J. Fox pointed out that the 1,500 pairs of the Nike Mag 2011 that will auction will bring together three major populations: the Parkinson’s community, the Back To The Future fanatics, and the sneakerheads. Kid Cudi is primarily a member of that third group as his sneaker travels as a noted connoisseur have been well documented here on Sneaker News, and the fact that he settled for not one, not two, but four pairs of the Nike Mag 2011 just proves that his sneaker fever is rather serious. Having the money of the popular hip-hop star sure does hurt either, and his recent visit to 21 Mercer to see the Mags for himself (thanks to Freshness for the heads up) only shows that he was serious bidder from the start. After the opening rounds of the Nike Mag 2011 auctions, the final prices have fallen just a bit now that the excitement is starting the ease, so if you’re ready to shell out a few thousands for your piece of Nike history and to contribute to Michael J. Fox’s charity, head to nikemag.ebay.com.
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September 9th, 2011 by John K.
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The phrase “timing is key” seems to be amiss with the whole Nike Mag 2011 release. Back To The Future II took place in 1985, but was released in the year 1989, and they traveled through time to the year 2015, but the Nike Mag in 2011. Before you confuse yourself with all that math, don’t worry, because Tinker Hatfield suggested that a self-lacing version, like the one seen in BTTF 2, will be available in 2015. 1,500 pairs of the Nike Mag 2011 have been produced and 150 pairs went up for sale just last night, and we kept a keen eye on one particular pair that shot up beyond $75,000 in auction just hours after the opening bid was made. Tinie Tempah also won a live auction for a pair of the Mags, shelling out $37,500 for charity. This release just didn’t bring out all the hardcore sneakerheads, but as Michael J. Fox stated in his interview with David Letterman, it was the combination of three different populations – sneakerheads, Back To The Future fanatics, and philanthropists in the Parkinson’s community.
An initial unveiling at 21 Mercer in SoHo, NY and a media unveiling out in Los Angeles was the first look at the Nike Mag 2011 by the public, deeming this release as Nike’s best kept secrets in recent memory. Nike also put together a hilarious ‘lost’ episode of the Back To The Future saga, in which Doc Brown travels to the year 2011 and runs into Kevin Durant (doing his best Marty McFly impression) at a Nike retail store in Lone Pine Mall. As we mentioned before, 1,500 pairs will be released, with all proceeds going to charity, and Google has announced its intention to match every single dollar from the auctions up to $50 million. The Nike Mag 2011 release has proven to be Nike’s most successful charitable cause ever, unifying three distinct groups in the Nike and Parkinson’s Disease Community, and will stand as a milestone event in Nike’s lifelong history. For more information on Michael J. Fox’s charity, visit MichaelJFox.org, and to place your bid on a pair of the Nike Mags, go to www.nikemag.ebay.com.
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September 9th, 2011 by John K.
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In conjunction with the release of the Nike Mag 2011, Nike created a “lost” episode from the Back To The Future saga, where Doc Brown mistakenly arrives four years earlier than intended to the year 2011. On the night of September 8th, 2011, Doc encounters the Nike Mag 2011, but unfortunately the power-lace system wasn’t developed at the time. The lost episode starred Christopher Lloyd, Bill Hader, Kevin Durant, and Tinker Hatfield and added even more ‘cool factor’ to the geeked out excitement surrounding the Nike Mag 2011 and the Back To The Future saga. Sneaker News now brings you a Behind The Scenes look at the making of the episode; this video features commentary from Michael J. Fox, Mark Parker, Tinker Hatfield, Christopher Lloyd, Kevin Durant, and Bill Hader, discussing the excitement and significance behind this legendary project. For the younger readers out there who might be unable to comprehend the importance of this event: the Nike Mag 2011 release is a once-in-a-generation opportunity even for a brand as progressive as Nike is. Continue reading for the full video and chime in with your thoughts, and to bid on a pair of these iconic Nikes, head to www.nikemag.ebay.com.
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