Awesome UM Kicks(shoes)
Just got mine. They are on sale with a few sizes left. Great for hardcore fans.
Link
http://midnightmaize.blogspot.com/
February 17th, 2010 at 9:37 AM ^
how many MGoPoints were these?
what is 72?
February 17th, 2010 at 9:40 AM ^
I think that was the year that UM and Nike hooked up. I could be wrong.. Anyone?
February 17th, 2010 at 11:11 AM ^
Nike wasn't even called Nike in 1972. I dunno when they signed U-M, but it was much later. It is true, however, that 1972 was when they released their first line of Nike shoes (the company itself didn't change its name to Nike until 1978), so I suppose it's possible the 72 is a reference to that.
But I like the Dierdorf theory... He certainly has the prestige to get his number on them, and I wouldn't be surprised to learn he's friends with the Nike founders.
February 18th, 2010 at 4:20 PM ^
The university as a whole signed with Nike in 1994. Our football and basketball coaches had individual shoe (but not uniform) deals with them before that, though - I think they first signed around the mid-'80s.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:46 AM ^
#72=DIERDORF
Which makes these shoes 20000x cooler. I'm a 10.5 so I seriously might get some of these.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:38 AM ^
Hells yes! I bought a pair back in the fall and I love them. I've only worn them a couple times because I'm pretty anal about how clean I keep my shoes, but they are definitely sweet.
Too bad I paid $70 for them...
February 17th, 2010 at 9:42 AM ^
Yeah I didn't have $70+ to spend on UM shoes that I wasn't gonna wear...but sure as hell had $40 to blow on shoes I won't be wearing.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:39 AM ^
Those are pretty cool, but forget running backs, I was really hoping for a kicking highlight reel.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:50 AM ^
Remy Hamilton. 1994. South Bend.
Best. Pressure. Kick. Ever.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:32 AM ^
The Adidas Electron model.
I imagine these only fit guys 5 foot 8 or smaller and reduce your 40 by "at least three tenths".
February 17th, 2010 at 11:37 AM ^
If those didn't have a block M on them, you'd probably get your ass kicked.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:37 PM ^
1. I get comments from everyone when I wear them, mostly good, but either way they grab attention.
2. They have a block M under one tongue and GO BLUE under the other.
3. Same shoe as the KG and the DwightH - very comfortable.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:00 AM ^
Totally just impulse bought those thanks to the post. Can't wait to see my wife's face when they arrive in the mail. Glorious.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:49 AM ^
Yeah, I was like "fuck it, that's totally worth $40."
February 17th, 2010 at 10:24 AM ^
Just ordered a pair. Thanks for the link!
February 17th, 2010 at 10:34 AM ^
These are sold out, but they were pretty nice when they had them in stock.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012VY2ZU/ref=s9_subs_c4_s4_p309_i1?p…
February 17th, 2010 at 3:05 PM ^
Had multiple people ask me where to get them at every home game.....
February 18th, 2010 at 4:17 PM ^
I have them too... love having tiny feet, my size was one of the last ones they had left :]
February 17th, 2010 at 10:48 AM ^
I can't find them on finishline.com, whats the name of the shoe?
February 17th, 2010 at 11:03 AM ^
Lives here: http://www.finishline.com/store/product/nike-mens-vandal-hi/_/A-9508?ca…
I just scooped a pair in 10.5 for this fall and the occasional pickup game. That's how I justified it to myself- "hey, dude, if you change jobs and they have a bball team, you can wear them when you play."
Yeah, it's more likely I'll just wear them here and there because they're sweet. . . and, of course, I will wear them for viewing U of M sporting events.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:54 AM ^
I would really get a pair of those shoes, those are awesome.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:11 AM ^
I imagine posting a pic of Michigan crocs would get me some serious negbanging
February 20th, 2010 at 3:17 PM ^
You can post away... just don't admit to owning them
February 17th, 2010 at 11:42 AM ^
Wish they came in my size...
Any other sweet Maize & Blue shoes out there that come in a 12?
February 17th, 2010 at 1:40 PM ^
i saw those at the briarwood mall last weekend, but my gf just shook her head when I picked them up to look at them haha...anyways if you live in AA, you can pick check'em out at the Champs store at briarwood
February 17th, 2010 at 5:05 PM ^
where to buy some Michigan Adidas like Coach Rich Rod wears in practice and the games they are awesome.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:02 PM ^
Found some black Adidas like the coaches wear at Adidas Birch Run Outlet about 29.99
February 17th, 2010 at 7:36 PM ^
yes, my feet are as wide as they are long.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:51 PM ^
Go to adidas.com you can customize your very own U of M shoe.
February 18th, 2010 at 10:18 AM ^
10's and 10.5's are sold out now. Looks like all they have left are 11's. Can't wait for them to come!
February 20th, 2010 at 3:11 PM ^
I got the last 10.5 and they came yesterday. Got a lot of nice comments this morning when I wore them around to break them in. Gonna wear them to the bball game against Penn State tonight. thanks to the OP for sharing the info!
February 18th, 2010 at 5:22 PM ^
If you're looking for the Michigan Vandals, I know Puffer Reds in Ypsi carried them a couple weeks ago.
My Be True To Your School Michigan Dunks are the love of my life :)
February 20th, 2010 at 3:20 PM ^
Even though the title said (shoes), I was still secretly hoping that Chuck Norris roundhouse kicked someone in the face while wearing a M sweater.