those nike hipsters

right now i'm all about the saucony

chuck the new chucks, because the old chucks don't suck

Talk about an uncomfortable shoe. But I guess it's style over comfort for the hipsters.

Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
chuck the new chucks, because the old chucks don't suck

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
Talk about an uncomfortable shoe. But I guess it's style over comfort for the hipsters.

Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
chuck the new chucks, because the old chucks don't suck

the chucks are terrible. might as wear flipflops. saucony is pretty comfy

Hopefully at least some of them have better taste in music that would prevent them from listening to stuff as lousy as Minor Threat.

Originally posted by chimbly sweep:

Originally posted by amnesiac:
All of Nike employees responsible for the creation of the tour flyer are fans of both Minor Threat and Dischord Records and have nothing but respect for both.

Sure. They all love Minor Threat. All of them.

this is such drivel.

the only shoes i wear are new balance 574's, i got a bunch of em …

Originally posted by chimbly sweep:

Originally posted by amnesiac:
All of Nike employees responsible for the creation of the tour flyer are fans of both Minor Threat and Dischord Records and have nothing but respect for both.

Sure. They all love Minor Threat. All of them.

no offense, but does anyone actually listen to minor threat anymore? i understand liking them as an idea or admiring their DIY ethics or their influence, but their music is really fucking hard to get through … i picked up their complete discography for $10, listened to it once, and sold it back immediately …

and i'm not just a punk hater, i like (but don't idolize) fugazi, and i like some hardcore music … just can't stand minor threat …

Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
no offense, but does anyone actually listen to minor threat anymore? i understand liking them as an idea or admiring their DIY ethics or their influence, but their music is really fucking hard to get through … i picked up their complete discography for $10, listened to it once, and sold it back immediately …

The complete discography's overkill. I really think the first half is excellent though. Their album "First Two Seven Inches" was my intro to hardcore.

*edit*

I think the age when you hear Minor Threat is also a big factor. I was in 10th grade. A twenty something is probably looking for something else from music.

Originally posted by callat703:
I posted this on the DCist about this - think its still true:

something worth mentioning…

isn't there a high likelyhood that Nike just wants to get sued here? …

Rip off Minor Threat cover. Minimal ad costs at first. Get sued by Dischord. Settle out of court for a few million bucks (which is likely still cheaper than the usual ad campaigns). Get lots of press associating Nike with Minor Threat. Get street cred for skateboarding line, because now Nike is not just "evil corporation," but an "evil corporation that knows good music."

Dischord gives money to Positive Force, which uses money to start/revitalize an anti-sweatshop campaign.

Originally posted by econo:
I think the age when you hear Minor Threat is also a big factor. I was in 10th grade. A twenty something is probably looking for something else from music.

yeah, this is exactly what i was thinking, and makes total sense … i just think minor threat is one of those bands that people don't really listen to, but extoll their greatness regularly (DC actually has a few of them, rites of spring anyone?)

I prefer my Shoegazers. At least, that's what I call them. A pair of trainers that I bought brand new off of Rachel Staggs for $2. Get lots of compliments on them too and they are very comfortable and just my color. Well, maybe that would be colour considering that she bought them while in the UK working on an EP with Monster Movie which is Christian Savil's band from Slowdive. Rachel is the talent behind Experimental Aircraft and also in the newly formed Eau Claire with Jessica Baliff. See, they truly are Shoegazers. :D

Fuck Nike!
Who needs them?

Asics

Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
yeah, this is exactly what i was thinking, and makes total sense … i just think minor threat is one of those bands that people don't really listen to, but extoll their greatness regularly (DC actually has a few of them, rites of spring anyone?)

i sort of agree that Minor Theat's "Complete Discography" can be a bit overkill, but that Rites of Spring record is nothing short of incredible. I still listen to that one pretty regularly.

I have been wearing New Balance,Asics,K-Swiss and sometimes Adidas for YEARS! Haven't bought a pair of Nike or Reebok shoes in I don't know how long……

Originally posted by amnesiac:
Nike Pulls Major Threat Ad, Issues Apology

June 27, 2005

To: Minor Threat, Dischord Records and fans of both

Re: Major Threat East Coast Tour Poster

Nike Skateboarding sincerely apologizes for the creation of a tour poster inspired by Minor Threat's album cover. Despite rumors being circulated, Wieden & Kennedy and Odopod had nothing to do with the creation of this tour poster and should not be held accountable. To set the record straight, Nike Skateboarding's "Major Threat" Tour poster was designed, executed and promoted by skateboarders, for skateboarders. All of Nike employees responsible for the creation of the tour flyer are fans of both Minor Threat and Dischord Records and have nothing but respect for both.

Minor Threat's music and iconographic album cover have been an inspiration to countless skateboarders since the album came out in 1984. And for members of the Nike Skateboarding staff, this is no different. Because of the album's strong imagery and because our East Coast tour ends in Washington, DC, we felt that it was a perfect fit. This was a poor judgment call and should not have been executed without consulting Minor Threat and Dischord Records.

We apologize for any problems this may have caused, and want to make very clear that we have no relationship with the members of Minor Threat, Dischord Records and they have not endorsed our products.

Every effort has been made to remove and dispose of all flyers (both print and digital). Again, Nike Skateboarding sincerely apologizes to Minor Threat and Dischord Records.

Sincerely,
Nike Skateboarding

I'm an unabashed Nike wearer but I find it funny that they tried to qualify their apology/retraction with their knowlege of "Minor Threat Facts" which are wrong on all counts.
Good work Dischord, you now just made free flyers for a free skate demo instantly collectible.
Next step: Shut down all ebay auctions selling the flyers! :D

I picked up a girl on the Metro when I was 20 because she liked my Chucks. And that's what it's all about.

Originally posted by Doctor Doom:
I picked up a girl on the Metro when I was 20 because she liked my Chucks. And that's what it's all about.

What color? My black ones don't seem to do the trick…