AIR JORDAN SPIZIKE - BLACK/RED/CEMENT

Released 2010
Put together like something out of a classic horror flick, the Jordan Spizike calls together pieces of 5 classic Jordans from the past (III, IV, V, VI and XX) to create one monster of a hoops shoe. Don't let the Mike and Mars tribute fool ya...these are some serious hoops shoes.

In celebration of their historic relationship, Jordan Brand and Spike Lee have come together to design the Jordan Spiz'ike, a combination of the Jordan III, IV, V, VI, and XX. A relationship that began in the late 80's through Nike's agency Wieden + Kennedy, Spike's character, Mars Blackman and Michael Jordan became the faces of the then emerging Jordan legacy. A key ingredient in helping to mold the image of the then-young Jordan line, Spike Lee contributed to each sneaker represented through the Spiz'ike including his most recent return to the brand last year with the Air Jordan XX. The Jordan Spiz'ike has a Q1000 and patent leather upper with a Phylon™ midsole and solid rubber outsole.

The Air Jordan Spizike
The Air Jordan Spizike was made to show appreciation to Mars Blackmon aka Spike Lee. Spike's part in the rising of the Air Jordan was very crucial. A lot of people may remember the funny commercials Spike Lee's alias Mars Blackmon from the movie She's Gotta Have it.

Initially nicknamed the "retro Frankenstein", the Air Jordan Spizikes had as many haters as lovers initially and probably a few more. Many anticipated that this was going to be a bust, but when word got out that the first colorway of the Air Jordan Spizikes would only be available along I-95 (as per Spike Lee's request), the hype for these shoes boomed!

Initially, the Air Jordan Spizikes were going to be released in only the first two colorways, but after the more than warm reception to the first colorway, Jordan Brand fast tracked 5 new colorways including one that is themed after another hot Spike Lee joint, "Do The Right Thing."

Spike Lee produced or appeared in commercials reciprocating to each model represented on the Air Jordan Spizikes.

What makes the Air Jordan Spizikes so special is the fact they are made up of a total of six different Air Jordan's, the Jordan III (midsole), Jordan IV (Wings), Jordan V (Uppers), Jordan VI (Tongue), Jordan IX (Pull Tab) also every Air Jordan Spizike to release (besides the White/Varsity Red-Classic Green) has the Jordan rising sun logo at the heel which originally release on the Jordan IX, and last but not least the Jordan XX (Laser on the inside liner).