12.14.2009
bruce lee kicks
Holy crap. Check out these sweet Bruce Lee sneakers. The Nike Zoom Kobe V, colored up to match Lee's famous yellow and black jumpsuit in Game of Death. It even has four red "scratches" in the lateral toe area, resembling the wounds Bruce receives at the end of Enter the Dragon: Nike Zoom Kobe V "Bruce Lee."
True, Bruce was actually wearing Onitsuka Tigers in Game of Death. That said, where the heck to I get a pair of these Nikes? The Bruce Lee Kobe Vs will reportedly be a Spring/Summer 2010 global release. However, if you're willing to drop some cash, you can get a pair at select locations now.
Speaking of commercializing Bruce Lee's image... Here's another story on how Bruce Lee's estate -- led by his daughter Shannon Lee -- is stepping up efforts to raise the profile, market and license the late martial arts star's image into a lucrative global brand: From Icon to Lifestyle, the Marketing of Bruce Lee.