Throwback Thursday: JMJ & Run DMC Tribute
Posted by Matt Halfhill | Oct 30, 2008 Today marks six years of the tragic murder of the legendary Jam Master Jay. Every week we take a look back to the past and pull out a shoe that has meant much to us whether it be a hot design, something comfortable, or the shoes that an athlete was wearing while accomplishing the unthinkable; but, this week we wanted to take time to pay tribute and homage to a legendary group that forever changed hip hop and sneakers.
We could spend hours (if not days) talking about Run DMC’s contribution to hip hop, but I shutter to think how differently sneakers would be if it wasn’t for the trio. One of the many amazing tracks on the 1986 record Raising Hell was one that told the story of the importance of sneakers - “My Adidas.” Run DMC definitely wasn’t the first crew to rock shell-toes, throw in the fat laces, or wear them without strings, but their song “My Adidas” proclaimed to the world about the importance that sneakers played to many individuals. In less than 3 minutes one could identify with the track that sneakers were not just something worn on your feet, but rather a part of you. Wherever you went, whatever you did, your shoes were with you every step of the way. I recognize that Adidas sneakers may have never been your thing, but this track changed the way every person looked at their kicks whether they had stripes, swooshes or a silhouette of a young kid soaring through the air. Thank you for what you gave us DMC, Rev Run, and Jam Master Jay. We will never forget what you have given us. R.I.P. JMJ 1965-2002 |
Adidas Pro Model signed by Run DMC
Adidas Pro Model signed by Run DMC
Adidas Pro Model signed by Run DMC
Adidas Pro Model signed by Run DMC
Run DMC wearing Adidas
Nov 1, 2008 at 2:51 pm
RIP JMJ!
Rocked my Vibe Anniversary joints to the Nike TNT release just for you homie!
Your Royale Flyness,
~ Queen.
Oct 31, 2008 at 4:02 pm
r.i.p. jmj… they made adidas pop, i got a pair of superstars just b/c of them
Oct 31, 2008 at 1:17 pm
PEACE JAY…………
Oct 31, 2008 at 11:53 am
how did you get to meet him so that they could be autographed ?
Oct 31, 2008 at 9:49 am
WHEW, man, this was a dope tribute. Brought back alot of memories with that shoe and those autographs just put the icing on the cake. The song my adidas will always be the greatest sneaker head anthem of all time. I wish i could get my hands on the shells they came out with as a tribute to him. R.I.P. JMJ, Run DMC FOREVER!!!!!
Oct 31, 2008 at 6:12 am
i remember my first pair of theez…i rocked em w/ no laces in 6th grade..classic forever…rip jmj..long live the run dmc legend
Oct 31, 2008 at 3:53 am
oops http://myspace.com/jaymattbri
Oct 31, 2008 at 3:52 am
HIP HOP’S MOST INFLUENTIAL SHOE OF ALL TIME! 2ND WAS JORDAN, 3RD WAS PUMA!! ANY1 WHO WISHES TO DEBATE? CLICK ON MY NAME AND LEAVE A MSG!! LOL!!
Oct 30, 2008 at 11:27 pm
You def on ya game with this one MATT! One of the alltime Great sneaks period.
Oct 30, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Very well done Throwback Thursday! How did you end up getting their autographs??
Oct 30, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Props to you Matt. Very dope Tribute!!!
Oct 30, 2008 at 6:49 pm
lol run dmc is way skinner
Oct 30, 2008 at 6:45 pm
very very nice classic
Oct 30, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Adidas should be cutting these dudes a check forever
Oct 30, 2008 at 5:43 pm
itz bout time dey bring bak da rev run classics du YES i getiin dem by dis week
Oct 30, 2008 at 5:36 pm
I think it’s safe to safe that Run DMC were the first sneakerheads of all sneakerheads…
Agree? Yes? No?
Who cares, I say so!
Oct 30, 2008 at 5:30 pm
thx to Run DMC and my adidas song I bought my first pair of adidas and that started my addiction to sneakers so if it wasent for Run DMC I will not be a snkr head
Oct 30, 2008 at 5:27 pm
word up nicekicks. shelltoes been my first sneaker and i owned so many pairs i cant even count anymore
Oct 30, 2008 at 4:19 pm
RIP
JMJ
THOSE ARE ONE OF THE COLDEST PAIR OF KICKS
Oct 30, 2008 at 3:56 pm
@FLYMIKE That’s why we remember the anniversary of his death rather (or in addition to) that of his birth.
Awesome shoes, with awesome autographs! The nicekicks logos on the photo of the trio is really tacky, though.
Oct 30, 2008 at 2:51 pm
OMG!
Oct 30, 2008 at 2:33 pm
YOU GUYS COULD PUT THIS SHOE UP HERE EVERY THURSDAY AND GET NO COMPLAINT FROM THE KID!
Oct 30, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Super ill shoe Matt! A true piece of history.
Oct 30, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Wat pisses me off is that this murder has not been solved too many times police drop the ball and many of hip hops icons tupac, jmj, biggie, mac dre, souljah slim. Let it be Mick Jagger or Kenny Chesney the FBI and CIA would be on that in a New York min its disgusting how Hip Hop is treated in this society buts its hip hop that makes everything cool to do hopefully this will change down the road!!!
Oct 30, 2008 at 1:52 pm
hot damn!
Those kicks belong in a museum. Good looks on giving a shout out to Run DMC. I totally agree with you, it didn’t matter if you rocked adidas, puma, nike, reebok, or even keds, My Adidas was special because of what the song was about.
this is my favorite throwback thursday to date…nice work Nice Kicks!
Oct 30, 2008 at 1:51 pm
what a shoe! i tihnk this is one of if not the best throwback thursday yet!