At the height of its release this past weekend, two individuals were shot while waiting in line to purchase the Air Jordan V (5) “Bel-Air” from VILLA in Wilmington, DE.
As about a dozen people were said to have been waiting outside of the 605 N. Market St. location, sources say the shooting took place at around 5:30AM Saturday morning.
“They gave out all the tickets for the men’s shoes last week,” said one man, who stood in line with his dog. “This had nothing to do with that. I was here. It just gives the place a bad name. They were nearby, but it had nothing to do with this.”
Conflicting story or not, there is no justification to the increase in violence over sneakers folks. Time and time again, it is unfortunate that things like shootings have to occur over limited edition releases. Not just in Delaware, but everywhere. In-fact, our readers informed us of other incidents over the “Bel-Air”. Outside of other retailers we’ve received reports of fights, the lack of police presence, and even several people who were robbed while exiting their local retailer.
When does it stop? What will it take for Nike or Jordan Brand to mediate these situations? Where’s the accountability? Did anything unusual happen in your neighborhood surrounding the release of the Air Jordan V (5) “Bel-Air”?
If so, share your thoughts and story below and stick with Sneaker Files for more on what’s happening in our sneaker community.
via Delaware Online
sneakerfiles It’s a nice cw and theme, but that’s about it. Like I said, it ain’t even Concords or SJ’s. Why the ruckus?!
sneakerfiles Jumpman23 the accountability begins with the people that dont want to go out and get a job to earn their kicks.
JB make more shoes
Isiah Rodney Kinloch Jr.
Daron Gilbert
I got those :D
I live in Baltimore MD and I can assure you that there weren’t any police present until the store was almost ready to open. By this time people were jumping in front of others since there were three separate lines for three separate stores. I was number two in line and maintained my position as folks started to get a little antsy around 6/6:30. There needs to be more security to insure some sort of peace and provide a safe environment. This was my first time standing in line and I have no intention on doing it again and that’s coming from someone who managed to get the “Bel-Air”.
Damn
Because Nike only outs out like 20 pairs and causes all this drama
How about some realism in this thread?
Stop blaming NIKE, for American citizens not knowing how to behave. Whether they release a hundred, or a million, that does NOT force people to be violent. People are responsible for their own actions.
Could Nike make more shoes?
..yes.
Would that stop citizens from committing violent acts?
..probably NOT.
Blame where blame is DUE.
Blame the fucking losers who think shooting people for shoes is okay. Please, please stop blaming Nike.
robbery sounds like the only way to get a pair ,the way nike and the retailers control the market with this limited bullshit….
It ain’t nike fault all I got to say is I gt s.l.e.d with me when I go so we already armed
im talkn about the low amount of pairs released the violence aint they fault but distribution is
Nike stays winning.
The shoes SELL OUT, as is.
They have ZERO reason to change their business practices.
Overhyping and underproducing is HOW THEY STAY ON TOP.
They are not going to change it up. It’s a money Gm. It’s business. The oil industry doesn’t care about the common man, or its patrons. ..why should Nike be different?
@Recluse: You got right on brother!!!
I’m no genius.
Not do I appreciate Nike’s tactics, but?
It is what it is. Period.
It’s as if people are trying to spend money, but have ZERO grasp of the economy in which they exist as a consumer. It’s ugly.
Is Nike ruthless? ..yes.
Could Nike do more to help avoid this?
..yes.
That said?
Nike isn’t SHOOTING PEOPLE.
Guns don’t kill people, people using guns, kill people.
..surely blaming Nike?
..for shootings?
..is a reach. At best.
Daniel Roberto Grecco imagina de fosse o mizuno dos funkeiros daqui
thirsty as hell
these are not even heat!!!! why are people going crazy over these wack ass shoes?
Ugly shoes
Deandre Sample lolz look where it happened lolz
Davenia LoQuita Christien Highsmith Ann-Katrin Zismann
djmdollaz BovicePacino KPriv20 DJJAMMIN215
djmdollaz KPriv20 DJJAMMIN215 I saw that Bel Air 5 shit that’s wild
BovicePacino KPriv20 DJJAMMIN215 I knew it was coming
Ronise Drakeford
TreyE11 what about it
ThatGrl_KClarke just showing you dang
TreyE11 ooo lol
You know if nike made enough and they know theyll sellout anyway this wouldnt happen but they crunch the supply to keep demand high and maxamize profits
i dont think its over Jordans… Fights can break out ANYWHERE there are large amounts of young people… It happens with a lot of things in this world… People complain about limited but get annoyed if too many people have the same shoe… Hypocrites…
I got my pair no conflict!!! In Memphis and they just ranked us number one for violent crimes. Nobody was tripping but a lot of folks were mad they couldn’t cop!!!
This is so sad. Personally, I don’t think they should of made the Bel Air 5s a limited release. Its bad enough that people get shot, robbed, or hurt because of sneakers.
Why not make these an general release or the only way you could get them is order online. If it’s going to be limited, let Michael, Phil, or Tinker themselves past out the pairs. They surely would have security.
Just make more pairs Nike/JB, easy as that!!!