Fri 9 Sep 2011
Michael J. Fox Introduces The ‘Air McFlys’ on The Late Show With David Letterman
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The man who helped build the ‘Air McFly’ sneaker hysteria personally introduced the sneakers to the non-sneakerhead world last night on David Letterman. Michael J. Fox brought out shoes and gave Dave some insight on the significance of the release.
You can still bid on the 1500 pairs being auctioned on Ebay. All the proceeds will be donated to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Adding to that, Mike reveleaed that Google cofounder Sergey Brim has offered to match any bid or donation up to 50 million dollars through 2012.
more video, photos and related links to ‘Air McFly’ coverage after the jump…
Screengrabs of Mike and David playing withe kicks
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September 9th, 2011 at 9:40 am
So they only light up? They dont go into specifivs on the sneaker like self lacd locks..still is ill it gives me a throwback feelin of when everybody had la lights
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Angry Gillmore Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
I was thinking the same thing I need to get a look at detailed specs; but i like the idea. love the concept but the design itself is ify.. at best. I still think they should have just kept the retro look from Back to the future part I all leather high top nikes and just inscribed the “MJFBF” on the back of heel instead of going with the futuristic look. Too galatic looking for my personal taste lol
Fox deserves a humanitarian kudo’ for this though, using proceeds to benefit parkinson’s is touching.
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SteveKim Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Lets discuss the bigger issue here why hasnt there been a back to the future remake yet?
Doc is apparently still kicking so who do you think would be a good Marty? Shai LaBeouf, maybe? I just hope its not Will Smith kid he cute and all but, cmon son!
So who would yall cast in a long overdue remake? Lets start the bring back BTTF trend here..
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Young Scuba Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 11:44 pm
They should do it in 2015 when it would be the 30 year anniv as well as the year Marty went to the future
Angry Gillmore Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 12:12 am
Im with you steve kim ; im a huge BTTF fan myself
Possible cast:
1.Nathan Kress- Marty McFly
2.Christopher Walken or Robin Williams – Doc Emmett Brown
3.John Cena – Biff Tannen
4. Emma Stone or Dakota Fanning – Jennifer Parker
5.Leonardo DiCaprio or Jim Carrey – George McFly
6.Cameron Diaz or Drew Barrymore – Lorraine Baines
7.Terry Crews or O’Neal McKnight – Major Goldie Wilson
8.Danny Trejo or Carlos Mencia – Bolivian Terrorist
9.Billy Bob Thornton or Rob Schneider – Mr. Strickland
10.John Leguizamo or Pauly Shore- Biff’s bully friends
* Just off the top of my head but a Back to the future remake would be great if shot with the right directors and actors of course
Miss Info Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 12:16 am
agggh!
Miss Info Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 12:15 am
omg. don’t even put that idea into the universe. please. remakes give me rashes. well most of them.
SteveKim Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 1:25 am
NO NO NO NO NO HAHAHAHAHA
You have to cast the old Doc Emmett as Doc! He’s still kicking either that or racist ass Kramer as his giant grandson lol hahaha HE WOULD NAIL IT!
Then you have to bring M.J.F back as like a dying character who is trying to go back to the past to treat his illness (maybe parkinson and dont overdue the emotional manipulation) but he gets stuck in the past hahaha that way you can connect the new character to the franchise lol like they did with the new Wall Street hahah…
And this way you treat the franchise with a little class.. And instead of big names you have to cast all new faces maybe a few kids from Glee… This could be alot of fun hahaha… Redo the Disney and Universal Studio Rides lol cheese McDonalds marketing…
Come on info, you know you would soo pull out your back to the future tee shirt for a day lol which come to think about it might actually give you a rash lol
Damn, I’m stuck in the 80′s
Keep it flowing, what can we do with this script? Bullying is soo out of control now I’m sure there is a relevant plot line there..
g lou Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Shy labuf would be the go to guy for a remake and if it lands on the anniversay that would be crazy but wit a franchise like that i wouldnt go remake route they created so many alternate realities and threw monkey wrenches into there own universe i see another story wit a parralel marty mcfly or even for his jr. Ms info better get her rash cream wit movies like blade runner gettin remade this to might see the light
September 9th, 2011 at 10:12 am
Info why dont you step you game up and get one of your smart asian friends to create that Miss Info mobile app… I’m gettin tired of gettin busted at work with my computer open to your page.. Help a bruh out…
With that said these shoes is dope I need these in my life…
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Miss Info Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 10:38 am
hahahaa!! true true….do you know anyone who can help?
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g lou Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 10:46 am
Gues info needs da info lol
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SteveKim Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 11:56 am
Not off top my head but let me think about that for a few days…
There are tons of guys who will work for free if you split the profits with them and I damn sure would pay the buck fitty to own it.. Live drama updates and the ability to post on the site would be dope..
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Miss Info Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 11:58 am
im the first to admit that tech-wise, I’m challenged and cursed. So I always appreciate the suggestions from you guys. I get so wrapped up in the day to day job of curating that I skimp on the web development part. And honestly, I’m always looking for savvy ppl who can help me on that end.
Angry Gillmore Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
great idea!!!! i was wondering why info didn’t have an app yet i have the same problem @work lol
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Uptop Don Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
The updates I would be dope off the app…but as far as posting, like homie was talking about, I do that from the phone all the time! I follow Inf’ on twitter (even tho she still insists on promoting the myspace instead lol), get the update & post quick as hell from the phone! Only wack part is, when I make errors & press the CLICK TO EDIT…a big ass banner blocks me from submitting my corrections! That sucks that I have to come off like one of the smart dumb niggas’ sometimes
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Uptop Don Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
See perfect example. I meant to say one of THEM* “smart dumb niggas” instead of what was typed. I made the correction but a banner is stopping ya boy from submitting! Thats the only thing that has to be addressed! Far as everything else,shit is good money until an app DOES arrive!
September 9th, 2011 at 11:40 am
First pair went for 37,500 i wunda if any rappers gonna cop it the only dudes i expect would blow that muxh bread is fab, jim jones an mogul jimmy ivine
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DJ Chuck NICE Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
and Kanye….
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Young Scuba Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 11:46 pm
Watch Kanye have those on in the “Niggas In Paris” video
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September 9th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
While my heart breaks and I get a lump in my throat seeing Michael J.Fox afflicted nowadays, i wish they had made these available for everyone, even at ridiculous Air Yeezy prices it’d be better than what I know all these pairs are gonna go for on Ebay.I’d cop a pair just to support the cause and for nostalgia’s sake, i think these are too much even nowadays short of Weezy wearing them.
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Miss Info Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
i bet the biggest bidders will be hollywood memorabilia freaks.
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g lou Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
One of da homies who went and tmz confirmed tinie tempah coped the 1st pair guess he got enough cake off of his 1st single…question is will he keep it dead stock or rock it, me ill be to tempted not to rock it at least once just to show off
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Uptop Don Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Yea i could see him in those i guess…he lil’ ass du’ yo! like a little black MJ Fox! (I for some reason think his label helped with the purchase tho…unless he’s blowin new mony fast! Probably got a futurisitc themed vid coming soon)
steven Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 4:07 am
@Uptop Don tinie tempah has bin killin it in the uk for the best part of the last two years, he aint short of money
DJ Chuck NICE Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Yooooooo!!! On some real sh!t…..I couldn’t even watch the whole clip!!! I guess I didn’t realize how much of a part of my adolescence MJF played…I couldn’t watch him struggling to talk like that…damn…smh…anyway, I wish I could get my hands on a pair of those McFly’s…
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Miss Info Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 12:13 am
i promise if you get past the failings of the body, you see how sharp the mind is. his punchlines and commentary were witty as ever. I laughed outloud at some of the quick quips.
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Angry Gillmore Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 12:17 am
Yeah I feel what you saying parkinson’s is awful i was cringing through the interview as well. I give him all the credit in the world i respect his courage. He took it upon himself to become a vocal spokes person for those that have no voice and bring awareness to this horrible disease which does effect alot of people worldwide.
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September 9th, 2011 at 11:10 pm
just wanted to say that the cell phone app idea is great i co sign that 100%…this is the first time i ever made a comment but i just wanted to let you know that yall should get that app asap
Peace
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Miss Info Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 12:11 am
can someone tell me what are the limitations that you guys hate the most about trying to see the site on a mobile phone? Also…whats the diff btwn how the reading experience is on iphone, blkberry, or android?
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Angry Gillmore Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 12:30 am
I usually use the ipad 2 for your blog during work; but I have to sneak it under my desk lol which is why a miss info app would be such a blessing one of the things i hate about touch screens is laid on a flat surfaces its like typing and looking into a mirror lol. I don;t specialize in IT but there have to be some miss info bloggers that do. Im sure you can ask for application software specs so that it benefits all structual connections (i.e android and ATT users)
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steelo brown Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 7:18 am
To be honest I wouldn’t go for a ‘App’ it’s a long process and needs continued maintenance on both your part and the user. (You have to keep up with the latest OS and they have to keep downloading the App updates). Plus there’s iPhone, iPad, Tablets, Android and Windows Phone to consider. Total headache and you’re not even talking to advertisers yet!
Your better off making your Site mobile enabled. Then it’s cross platform and easier for you to update on the fly. You’re already on a WordPress platform so it should be quick to set up.
If you’re serious I can find out what you’ll need.
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SteveKim Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 10:49 am
I think you should find out more…
Miss Info Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 11:02 am
i always thought that my site was mobile enabled! ugh.
steelo brown Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 11:45 am
You’ve never seen your own site on an iPhone! What have you got a Nokia? LOL
It’s tiny!
September 10th, 2011 at 1:43 am
They actually continued the storyline of what happens after Part III in the BTTF Video Game. It was written by one of the original writers, had the original Doc Brown voice himself, and someone new to voice Marty, while Michael J. Fox lent his image to the game. It’s five episodes long, and can be downloaded onto PC, Xbox or PS3.
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