Thursday, January 10, 2008
EXPENSIVE AIR
Two things jumped out at me when I read the Courant’s business section today.One: there were 12 stories of some significance, and ONE was reported by a staff writer.
AND THEY CRITICIZE TV NEWS???
OK, now that that’s off my chest, the other was the featured story (from Associated Press).
The 23rd generation of the Air Jordan. To be launched at 23 retailers for $230. (Cute. His Airness wore number 23.)
The price will be $185 when the sneakers are rolled out nationally. Such a deal.
Actually, they are “basketball shoes.” No reputable “baller” would call them sneakers.
Over the years, some people have literally killed for these shoes, and some people have actually collected them.
The only way I’m spending that kind of money on basketball shoes is if they come with a guarantee they’ll make me play like Michael Jordan. (The chance is as fat as I am.)
It’s far more likely I’d shell out the $39.95 he wants for a New York strip at his Mohegan Sun steakhouse on one of my very rare visits. (Ryan Hanrahan recommends. The kid has taste.)
Buying sneakers is one of those things that has become a chore.
It’s far more likely I’d shell out the $39.95 he wants for a New York strip at his Mohegan Sun steakhouse on one of my very rare visits. (Ryan Hanrahan recommends. The kid has taste.)
Buying sneakers is one of those things that has become a chore.
It’s nice to have choice, but while I’m trying to decide exactly which kind of “shoe” I need, I inevitably pine for the days when you got P.F. Flyers or you got Keds.
Canvas and rubber. White or black. High-top or low-cut. That is all.
So I’m old. Sue me.
Posted at 8:43 PM by Gerry
3 Comments:
I'm with you thats alot of money for a shoe.But My Husband's shoe size is hard to find(14 EEE)So, we do pay lots.I prefer cheaper stuff for my self.
Wow. Them's some big feet!
Ger, is that PER shoe, or the price for a pair? These days, I'd believe either!
Have a great weekend. Go UCONN women, down in Louisville! Oh, the men too, against tough Georgetown, but this year's women's team is starting to take over our state's fancy, much as the team did in the seasons with Diana the great, and Shea before her. And Jen, Rebecca, "Big Girl". I could keep going, but I won't. And hey, Patriots and Jaguars primetime Saturday. Win number 17? I certainly, or cointantly, as Curley would say, hope so.
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