Dad I Need $50K For A Pair Of Nikes + Contest

[nsxt2000]

This isn't an Aprl Fools joke, but an Atlanta retailer is selling diamond studded Nikes for $50,000 (but you do get two shoes for that). The seller believes there to be a market for "bling for your feet". Their thinking is that if people will buy diamond studded bras, iPods, and purses, why not sneakers?

They take a pair of "cheap" $225 Air Force 1 So Cals and add a diamond encrusted logo cast in gold. The 11 carat sneakers will be unveiled November 27th, but a mock-up was displayed at the recent BET Awards and sparked dozens of inquiries. I wonder if a pair of Dr. Scholls insoles are included or if you have to pay $2.25 extra to the $50,000?

Now, to add a little fun to the site and see if anyone is reading this bit of nonsense - although the story is true - here is the deal. The frist member who responds to this post with the correct answer to the following question will receive the soon to be famous gift set of Acura Forum note pad and laser engraved pen!

The question is - thinking about sneakers, there is another large manufacturer of sports shoes called Adidas. Who is the founder and namesake of Adidas? So off to Google and hurry back.
-Mike S.

[mdxfan]

Let's see - $50,000 for a pair of tennis shoes or I can take that $50,000 and buy a new MDX with enough left over for a very nice vacation.

Such a hard decision.
--MDX Fan

[nsxt2000]

Man but it's hard to give away free stuff sometimes. Take a look at the original post, see the question and pop back an answer. First correct one wins the prize.
-Mike S.

[20Michael03]

Where can I get more information about the history of adidas?

As we are very proud of the heritage of our company, we decided to dedicate a whole area of the website to the story of adidas and its founder, Adi Dassler.

Namesake-Li Ning, who is an Olympic champion gymnast.

Not sure if I'm allowed to participate, if not you can delete my post. =p

[nsxt2000]

Congratulations to 20Michael03 wiht the correct answer about Adidas. Yep, it was founded by 'ol Adi Dassler himself, calling the company Adidas - the first six letters of his name. I guess calling the shoes "Adidasler's" was out of the question.

In graduate school we did a case study on Herr Dassler and his company and you are correct, it is a remarkable story. When I read the article about the $50k Nikes I just had to bring up Adidas and worked it in through the contest angle.

Thanks for playing and PM me details for shipping. I have several parcels for other prizes - POM, etc. - going out Monday and will include yours.
-Mike S.

[Randy]

Congrats Michael!:)