10 Times that Sneakers Made the News
10) Yeezy Fever in Mexico During Swine Flue Pandemic
9) Michelle Obama in $540 Lanvins
8) Marcus Jordan Adidas Controversy
7) Reebok Comes Under Fire for 50 Cent Partnership
6) Starbury: Sneakers on the Cheap
5) Nike's Sweatshop Drama
4) Staple's "Pigeon" Dunk Release
The Pigeon Dunk has become one of the most famous sneakers ever, partly due to the news coverage on release day. With only 150 pairs made, a small riot broke out in front of Reed Space as the crowd got heated over the limited numbers. Police were called in, cameras rolled, and modern sneaker subculture was exposed to the masses.