Nov 24, 2017 · “Mars to me, I wasn’t thinking about it at the time, but he was the original B-boy, the sneakerhead,” Lee continues. “He loves sneakers, he loved Michael Jordan, so Mars had to wear Jordans.”...

Jul 26, 2021 · In writing Mars, Lee took inspiration from the guys he saw around his neighbourhood and in doing so created the first mainstream representation of a bourgeoning cultural figure. ‘Mars to me, I wasn’t thinking about it at the time, but he was the original B-boy, the sneakerhead,’ Lee has said.

May 21, 2022 · “That film introduced the world to Mars Blackmon, the original sneakerhead,” Lee told Boardroom. “Because of that film, the character Mars Blackmon got hooked up with Michael Jordan, which changed everything for Nike.”

Mar 4, 2019 · Back in 1989, Oscar-winning director Spike Lee released Do The Right Thing and while footwear is not the main focus of the film, it is now heralded as one of the must-see films for sneakerheads.

Sep 2, 2024 · SPIKE LEE: Well, Mars Blackmon is the original B-boy, the original sneakerhead. He wears a chain around his neck that says Mars. He was wearing the fresh Air Jordans.

Feb 15, 2019 · LEE: Well, Mars Blackmon is the original b-boy, the original sneakerhead. He wears a chain around his neck that says Mars, wearing the fresh Air Jordans. We'd call them FOBs - fresh out the...

May 7, 2020 · He’s the ultimate fan, the original sneakerhead, and Jordan’s personal hypeman. We see ourselves in little Mars with the big personality. Nike would bring Mars back for Jordan’s stint in baseball and his final retirement. I can’t imagine any other way to give Jordan his last goodbyes. Spike Lee’s love for Jordans didn’t just stop with commercials.

Jul 6, 2021 · Nike created an extremely rare Air Jordan 1 to celebrate Spike Lee‘s presidency of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. The kicks surfaced in online sneakerhead forums Monday on the eve of the ...

Apr 17, 2024 · Of course, Lee — a true Nike sneakerhead through and through — was laced up in Nikes during filming. The actor-director wore Nike's brand-new Air Max Dn sneakers, particularly those black...

Oct 13, 2010 · By my definition a "sneakerhead" is someone who buys and collects rare shoes. Sneakerheads will usually buy the same pair of shoes multiple times in order to have a collecting pair as well as a "beatup" pair for everyday wear.