{"id":64190,"date":"2009-12-17T18:15:13","date_gmt":"2009-12-17T23:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=64190"},"modified":"2022-09-15T15:27:42","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T20:27:42","slug":"sneaker-geeks-film-vs-footwear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/sneaker-geeks-film-vs-footwear\/","title":{"rendered":"Sneaker Geeks: Film vs Footwear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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As we all know, movies have, and will continue to be a driving inspirations for sneakers of all sorts. Over the past couple of years, we have shown you a plethora of movie inspired sneakers that have left us in awe and amazement.<\/p>\n

However, are some of these sneakers better than their actual inspirations? For example, is the Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” better than the Space Jam<\/em> the movie. Our staff compiled a list of 13 of the best movie inspired sneakers and put them head to head with their movies inspirations. With that said, click here to view our Sneaker Geeks: Film vs Footwear.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Movie: <\/strong>Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen<\/em> Shoe: <\/strong>Nike “Transformers II” Pack
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Nike "Transformers II" Pack <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: We must applaud Nike for attempting to spotlight its newest basketball models by pairing them with an inspiration from one of the most highly anticipated movie of 2009. However, the movie itself did very well at the box office, and, not to mention, it was a great film. Was it better than the first Transformers movie?<\/p>\n

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Movie: <\/strong>Do the Right Thing<\/em> Shoe: <\/strong>Air Jordan 3 Retro “Do the Right Thing”<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 3 Retro "Do the Right Thing"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: Air Jordan 3 Retro “Do the Right Thing”<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: Do the Right Thing<\/em> is one of, if not the best Spike Lee films ever. Therefore, the movie wins over this Air Jordan 3 Retro and the other 100,000 (not literally) sneakers inspired by this film? Did JB ‘Do the Right Thing’ by releasing a ton of shoes inspired by this movie?<\/p>\n

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Movie: <\/strong>Coraline<\/em> Shoe: <\/strong>Nike Dunk High “Coraline”<\/p>\n

Nike Dunk High "Coraline"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: Nike Dunk High “Coraline”<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: No disrespect to Coraline<\/em> the movie, but the only reason most of us went to see this film was to get the code at the end of the credits so we can buy this sneaker. Maybe this answers your question as to why there were so many adults hanging around at the end of the Coraline showings.<\/p>\n

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Movie: <\/strong>White Men Can’t Jump<\/em> Shoe: <\/strong>Nike Hyperize “White Men Can’t Jump” Pack<\/p>\n

Nike Hyperize "White Men Can't Jump" Pack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: White Men Can’t Jump<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: This sneaker versus movie installment was one of the few toss-ups on the list. The Hyperize pack mimicked the Billy Hoyle and Sidney Deane’s attire to the tee; however, at the end of the day, there aren’t that many movies that possess the story line and humor of White Men Can’t Jump.<\/p>\n

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Movie: <\/strong>The Dark Knight<\/em> Shoe: <\/strong>Nike Zoom Kobe IV “Chaos”<\/p>\n

Nike Zoom Kobe IV "Chaos"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: The Dark Knight<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: Without a doubt, the Nike Zoom Kobe IV is monumental in almost every colorway including the “Chaos”. However, Heath Ledger’s role in The Dark Knight is second to none. Who else stole the show as a villain?<\/p>\n

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Movie: <\/strong>Thrashin’<\/em> Shoe: <\/strong>Nike SB Dunk High “Thrashin”<\/p>\n

Nike SB Dunk High "Thrashin'"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: Thrashin’<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: Thrashin’ is not necessarily a classic movie, but it has scenes than this Dunk has attributes. The SB Dunk High “Thrashin'” seems to have way too much going on with it.<\/p>\n

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Movie: Pee-wee’s Big Adventure<\/em> Shoe: Nike SB Dunk “Pee-wee Herman”
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Nike SB Dunk "Pee-wee Herman"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: Pee-wee’s Big Adventure<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: First off, there is nothing AT ALL wrong with this stylish grey Dunk. It is hard to go against a simple yet stylish sneaker; yet, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure is one of the legendary movies in film history. If it wasn’t for this movie, there would be no Ace Ventura, Borat, etc.<\/p>\n

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Movie: <\/strong>Back to the Future<\/em> Shoe: <\/strong>Nike Hyperdunk “Marty McFly”
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Nike Hyperdunk "Marty McFly"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: Nike Hyperdunk “Marty McFly”<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: No disrespect to the classic Back to the Future movies, but the Nike Hyperdunk “Marty McFly” can easily be labeled the best movie inspired sneaker of all time. This Hyperdunk is almost a carbon copy of the unique shoes Marty wore in the movie.<\/p>\n

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Movie: <\/strong>The Simpsons<\/em> Shoe: <\/strong>Simpsons x Vans Collection
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Simpsons x Vans Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Simpsons x Vans Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Simpsons x Vans Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Simpsons x Vans Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: Simpsons x Vans Collection<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: Had this Vans collection went head to head with the classic Simpsons TV show, than it might have been a closer race. This Simpsons x Vans Collection can be classified as legendary. Could this be the one of the top five sneaker collections ever created?<\/p>\n

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Movie: <\/strong>A Nightmare on Elm Street <\/em> Shoe: <\/strong>Nike SB Dunk Low Sample “Freddy Krueger”<\/p>\n

Nike SB Dunk Low Sample "Freddy Krueger"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: Nike SB Dunk Low Sample “Freddy Krueger”<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: We always want what we can’t have, right? This Nike SB Dunk Low “Freddy Krueger” never made it past sample productions, and this angered a lot of sneaker lovers. The Freddy Kruegers are pretty good, but we’d rather have the sneakers.<\/p>\n

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Movie: <\/strong>Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory<\/em> Shoe: <\/strong>Nike SB Dunk Low “Oompa Loompa”<\/p>\n

Nike SB Dunk Low "Oompa Loompa"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: Much like the White Men Can’t Jump battle, this installment is another close race. However, our sweet tooth favors the movie more than these Dunks. Who wasn’t walking around the candy store, singing, Oompa Loompa, do-ba-dee-doo?<\/p>\n

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Movie: <\/strong>Ferris Bueller’s Day Off<\/em> Shoe: <\/strong>Nike SB Dunk High “Ferris Bueller”<\/p>\n

Nike SB Dunk High "Ferris Bueller"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off <\/em>is one of the more memorable movies of all time. We applaud Nike for attempting to create this Dunk using Bueller’s attire. However, we can do without leopard print shoelaces and tongue.<\/p>\n

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Movie: <\/strong>Space Jam<\/em> Shoe: <\/strong>Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam”
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Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edge<\/strong>: Air Jordan 11 Retro “Space Jam”<\/p>\n

Case<\/strong>: No disrespect to Michael Jordan’s acting skills, but the Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” is one of the top 5 Jordan sneakers of all time. With that said, who else is impaitently waiting for this release?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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