Van Halen vs. Nike Lawsuit

June 17, 2009Uncategorizedby Eugene Kan190 Views

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WWD (password required) tips us off regarding the recent lawsuit proceedings of the Eddie Van Halen camp against Nike regarding the use of one of his trademarked graphics on a pair of Nike Dunk Lows. The graphic stems from Van Halen’s infamous red/white/black striped pattern seen on his “Frankenstein” guitar which he has held the rights to since 2001. Nike’s retort “Based on the information provided to us, we have not infringed on any rights held by Mr. Van Halen,” it said. “Nike’s Dunk shoe design is not substantially similar to any of the Van Halen designs, and Nike has not referenced the ‘Van Halen’ name or image as part of any marketing campaign or promotional material associated with the shoe.” View the article below for the entire scoop.

Eddie Van Halen wants Nike to stop running with the devil.

Reps for the Van Halen rocker’s company, ELVH Inc., filed a cause of action for copyright infringement Friday in Los Angeles Federal District Court against Beaverton, Ore.-based Nike.

ELVH alleges that the design of certain Nike Dunk Low styles infringe on the copyright the company holds for the red-white-and-black-striped pattern Van Halen made famous on his “Frankenstein” guitar — and for which the musician has held the copyright since 2001.

Citing “irreparable harm and damage,” ELVH is asking for the impoundment and destruction of all the shoes in question, as well as all profits from the sale of the shoes and damages.

As previously reported by Footwear News, Van Halen released a line of men’s high- and low-top sneakers featuring the Frankenstein design earlier this spring though licensee New Jersey-based FEA Merchandising, a company specializing in recording-artist merchandise.

Lawyers for Van Halen said they had no comment beyond the filing, preferring, they said, “to try cases in court.”

In a statement provided to FN by a brand spokesperson, Nike said it was aware of the lawsuit but did not believe it to have merit. “Based on the information provided to us, we have not infringed on any rights held by Mr. Van Halen,” it said. “Nike’s Dunk shoe design is not substantially similar to any of the Van Halen designs, and Nike has not referenced the ‘Van Halen’ name or image as part of any marketing campaign or promotional material associated with the shoe.”

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  • http://www.houseofvisual.com cisco Bx

    looks like a box set, i thought it was a collabo with VH lol.. sue sue them!

  • http://www.houseofvisual.com cisco Bx

    looks like a box set, i thought it was a collabo with VH lol.. sue sue them!

  • http://www.houseofvisual.com cisco Bx

    looks like a box set, i thought it was a collabo with VH lol.. sue sue them!

  • boofoomee

    Who’s he going to sue next? The White Stripes?

  • boofoomee

    Who’s he going to sue next? The White Stripes?

  • boofoomee

    Who’s he going to sue next? The White Stripes?

  • smitty

    mishka used those graphics on one of their early hoodies… like 2 years ago…

  • smitty

    mishka used those graphics on one of their early hoodies… like 2 years ago…

  • smitty

    mishka used those graphics on one of their early hoodies… like 2 years ago…

  • 2b

    Honestly I’m not a fan of Van Halen but this might be some Karma coming to life. I think of all the custom shoes deigns that artists have customized….all those good ideas and concepts posted on the sneakerhead websites. Yes, the liitle guy(artist)….who comes up with a good design….a dope colorway and the company comes along and mass produces it. Go ahead Van Halen…Jump!

  • 2b

    Honestly I’m not a fan of Van Halen but this might be some Karma coming to life. I think of all the custom shoes deigns that artists have customized….all those good ideas and concepts posted on the sneakerhead websites. Yes, the liitle guy(artist)….who comes up with a good design….a dope colorway and the company comes along and mass produces it. Go ahead Van Halen…Jump!

  • 2b

    Honestly I’m not a fan of Van Halen but this might be some Karma coming to life. I think of all the custom shoes deigns that artists have customized….all those good ideas and concepts posted on the sneakerhead websites. Yes, the liitle guy(artist)….who comes up with a good design….a dope colorway and the company comes along and mass produces it. Go ahead Van Halen…Jump!

  • Evillincoln!?

    Nike does this all the time tho’… do you think they get permission from EVERYONE?? Just think about the so called “colabs” they’ve done & how many of those were actually sanctioned?
    I’m sure EVH is gonna’ win this joint & the newly dubbed “van halen’s” will be on Ebay for like a grand. Then who wins..?
    Whoever cashes the check that’s who.

  • Evillincoln!?

    Nike does this all the time tho’… do you think they get permission from EVERYONE?? Just think about the so called “colabs” they’ve done & how many of those were actually sanctioned?
    I’m sure EVH is gonna’ win this joint & the newly dubbed “van halen’s” will be on Ebay for like a grand. Then who wins..?
    Whoever cashes the check that’s who.

  • Evillincoln!?

    Nike does this all the time tho’… do you think they get permission from EVERYONE?? Just think about the so called “colabs” they’ve done & how many of those were actually sanctioned?
    I’m sure EVH is gonna’ win this joint & the newly dubbed “van halen’s” will be on Ebay for like a grand. Then who wins..?
    Whoever cashes the check that’s who.

  • Vanessa

    I guess I don’t get this at all. Does he have a copyright or a trademark because I keep hearing both? You can’t trademark a logo then file a copyright infringement suit – which is it? Also, am I the only one who DOESN’T see the resemblance at all? The first thing I thought when I saw the Nike shoes is they look like basketball nets – the colored stripes on the sole. His guitar is the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen and yes in this case, he’s simply suing because they used the same colors! Despite what he thinks, you CANNOT trademark or copyright exclusive rights to a color combination. Only a design that uses specific colors. Clearly the soles of those Nike shoes do not look the same as those horrible guitars nor would one product be confused for the other in any circumstance. Case closed. No infringement.

  • Vanessa

    I guess I don’t get this at all. Does he have a copyright or a trademark because I keep hearing both? You can’t trademark a logo then file a copyright infringement suit – which is it? Also, am I the only one who DOESN’T see the resemblance at all? The first thing I thought when I saw the Nike shoes is they look like basketball nets – the colored stripes on the sole. His guitar is the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen and yes in this case, he’s simply suing because they used the same colors! Despite what he thinks, you CANNOT trademark or copyright exclusive rights to a color combination. Only a design that uses specific colors. Clearly the soles of those Nike shoes do not look the same as those horrible guitars nor would one product be confused for the other in any circumstance. Case closed. No infringement.

  • Vanessa

    I guess I don’t get this at all. Does he have a copyright or a trademark because I keep hearing both? You can’t trademark a logo then file a copyright infringement suit – which is it? Also, am I the only one who DOESN’T see the resemblance at all? The first thing I thought when I saw the Nike shoes is they look like basketball nets – the colored stripes on the sole. His guitar is the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen and yes in this case, he’s simply suing because they used the same colors! Despite what he thinks, you CANNOT trademark or copyright exclusive rights to a color combination. Only a design that uses specific colors. Clearly the soles of those Nike shoes do not look the same as those horrible guitars nor would one product be confused for the other in any circumstance. Case closed. No infringement.

  • dopeLIKEopium

    bottom line
    if VH wins
    these f*ckin dunks will become rare/hella hyped
    and cost you a pretty penny
    watch
    lol

  • dopeLIKEopium

    bottom line
    if VH wins
    these f*ckin dunks will become rare/hella hyped
    and cost you a pretty penny
    watch
    lol

  • dopeLIKEopium

    bottom line
    if VH wins
    these f*ckin dunks will become rare/hella hyped
    and cost you a pretty penny
    watch
    lol

  • http://N/A Robert C. in Arkansas

    “I’m willing to be most people – here and elsewhere – didn’t even know that VH did a pattern similar to Nike’s prior to this suit.” Are you kidding? Who wouldn’t know that? Young folks that don’t know anything. Like their perception matters in this case. Ignorance is – never mind.

    “How can you have rights to colors or stripes?” Easy. You file the right paperwork. You go through the right channels. For example, Converse has proprietary rights to star logos. No one can use star designs on their sneaks execpt for Nike because it owns Converse. On the other hand, Converse and Nike cannot put three stripes on their products or else Adidas would have a claim. It’s simple really. These marks help consumers identify products made by certain companies. They’re intellectual property. They need to be protected. The skateboard community and the Chinese don’t understand this. They rip off everything, which is pretty sleazy and unseemly by the way.

    “Plan B skateboards did an entire team series with this print. come to think of it, many skate companies have used this. Eddie is blowing it right now.” Maybe Plan B had Van Halen’s permission. How does anyone on here know for sure? Another issue here is money. How can you sue for appropriate damages if a company is broke? VH has to offset lawyer fees and put up with the stress and time it takes to fight a lawsuit. In other words, it needs to be really worth the time. Pursuing Nike is worth the time. Maybe Plan B Skateboards isn’t.

    Maybe Frankenstein isn’t a registered trademark, so it’s fair game to use.

    Also something some of you don’t seem to get, Eddie Van Halen isn’t suing so people will like him. He doesn’t care what his fans or other onlookers think about the suit. He’s doing what HE wants to do. All he cares about is sticking it to Nike. He believes his guitar graphics have been misappropriated. His move makes perfect sense.

    Lawsuits are a part of big business anyway. People argue and fight, and when a realistic solution isn’t available then all there is is money, so the plaintiff sticks the defendant with a claim for substantive damages. This happens every day. It’s quite routine. I’m not a alwyer, but I can see what happens.

    To be honest, I thought and still believe the Dunk in question was inspired by Van Halen’s guitars. The resemblance is unmistakable, and consumers could get the impression that Eddie Van Halen approves of Nike’s use of the graphics. So the use creates a perception problem. Nike’s use of the graphics creates a misconception about Eddie Van Halen. He comes across like he’s endorsing the shoe. He comes across as if he’s collaborating with Nike or could be collaborating. And this is all because some Nike employees thought it’d be a good idea to use graphics very similar to the ones on Van Halen’s distinctive guitars. There’s confusion, and that confusion is actionable. VH may win. He may not. But the claim makes perfect sense. One thing Eddie Van Halen gets out of suing is the chance to publicly say, “I don’t endorse what Nike did. I don’t approve of what Nike did. I am in no way affiliated with Nike’s Dunk product.” Nike may settle quickly to avoid the potential of losing even more money through legal costs.

  • sookz

    nike will crush that company. if not and VH wins, they will still crush them by all the lawyer fees VH will have to fork up.

    noobs

  • sookz

    nike will crush that company. if not and VH wins, they will still crush them by all the lawyer fees VH will have to fork up.

    noobs

  • sookz

    nike will crush that company. if not and VH wins, they will still crush them by all the lawyer fees VH will have to fork up.

    noobs

  • http://www.charleslriddle.com/blog Charles

    I didn’t look at the complaint yet, but if there is a copyright claim, there could be a case for copyright infringement. Certainly past the motion to dismiss stage – assuming there is a copyright registration listed in the complaint. In the Third Circuit, a Federal Judge could throw the copyright claim out for lack of a registration / pending copyright application. I believe the case everyone uses is Gee v. CBS Also, no chance at attorneys fees or statutory damages as allowed by the copyright act’s damages provisions without a copyright registration in place.

    I’m assuming the design falls under the Copyright Act of 1976. If the original author of the pattern created the work earlier than 78 or so, the earlier Copyright Act may apply. Even if a copyright registration was filed when the work was created / published, another question is whether the copyright registration was renewed. I’m pretty sure works under the 1976 act must be renewed first after 28 years, then 46 years. Google Copyright Circular 15 for the copyright office’s write up on it.

    Another copyright issue is whether VH is the owner / assignee of the work. It could be that no assignment exists – and no work for hire agreement exists. This happens all the time. Sure VH is known for the design, but someone created the work / probably not EVF. Therefore, VH may not be the proper plaintiff.

    One more thing. Log onto the US trademark office website and search for trademarks owned by VANS. They own a trademark for the waffle sole design. The bottom of the shoe! Unlike copyrights, no trademark registration is needed to initiate a federal suit for trademark infringement. So, if VH is using that design on footwear, the trademark case gets more solid.

  • http://www.charleslriddle.com/blog Charles

    I didn’t look at the complaint yet, but if there is a copyright claim, there could be a case for copyright infringement. Certainly past the motion to dismiss stage – assuming there is a copyright registration listed in the complaint. In the Third Circuit, a Federal Judge could throw the copyright claim out for lack of a registration / pending copyright application. I believe the case everyone uses is Gee v. CBS Also, no chance at attorneys fees or statutory damages as allowed by the copyright act’s damages provisions without a copyright registration in place.

    I’m assuming the design falls under the Copyright Act of 1976. If the original author of the pattern created the work earlier than 78 or so, the earlier Copyright Act may apply. Even if a copyright registration was filed when the work was created / published, another question is whether the copyright registration was renewed. I’m pretty sure works under the 1976 act must be renewed first after 28 years, then 46 years. Google Copyright Circular 15 for the copyright office’s write up on it.

    Another copyright issue is whether VH is the owner / assignee of the work. It could be that no assignment exists – and no work for hire agreement exists. This happens all the time. Sure VH is known for the design, but someone created the work / probably not EVF. Therefore, VH may not be the proper plaintiff.

    One more thing. Log onto the US trademark office website and search for trademarks owned by VANS. They own a trademark for the waffle sole design. The bottom of the shoe! Unlike copyrights, no trademark registration is needed to initiate a federal suit for trademark infringement. So, if VH is using that design on footwear, the trademark case gets more solid.

  • http://www.charleslriddle.com/blog Charles

    I didn’t look at the complaint yet, but if there is a copyright claim, there could be a case for copyright infringement. Certainly past the motion to dismiss stage – assuming there is a copyright registration listed in the complaint. In the Third Circuit, a Federal Judge could throw the copyright claim out for lack of a registration / pending copyright application. I believe the case everyone uses is Gee v. CBS Also, no chance at attorneys fees or statutory damages as allowed by the copyright act’s damages provisions without a copyright registration in place.

    I’m assuming the design falls under the Copyright Act of 1976. If the original author of the pattern created the work earlier than 78 or so, the earlier Copyright Act may apply. Even if a copyright registration was filed when the work was created / published, another question is whether the copyright registration was renewed. I’m pretty sure works under the 1976 act must be renewed first after 28 years, then 46 years. Google Copyright Circular 15 for the copyright office’s write up on it.

    Another copyright issue is whether VH is the owner / assignee of the work. It could be that no assignment exists – and no work for hire agreement exists. This happens all the time. Sure VH is known for the design, but someone created the work / probably not EVF. Therefore, VH may not be the proper plaintiff.

    One more thing. Log onto the US trademark office website and search for trademarks owned by VANS. They own a trademark for the waffle sole design. The bottom of the shoe! Unlike copyrights, no trademark registration is needed to initiate a federal suit for trademark infringement. So, if VH is using that design on footwear, the trademark case gets more solid.

  • flakdj

    these are garbage anyways.

  • flakdj

    these are garbage anyways.

  • flakdj

    these are garbage anyways.

  • martjob

    its not frankenstien…its frankenstrat

  • martjob

    its not frankenstien…its frankenstrat

  • martjob

    its not frankenstien…its frankenstrat

  • enoughalready

    As someone in the footwear industry, working in R&D and for an action sports company, I am glad to see this. It’s time that action sports companies, in particular skate brands stop knocking off everyone under the sun and start coming up with original ideas. The skate industry has a foundation of copying just about every major footwear brand, including Nike and the famous Dunk.

  • enoughalready

    As someone in the footwear industry, working in R&D and for an action sports company, I am glad to see this. It’s time that action sports companies, in particular skate brands stop knocking off everyone under the sun and start coming up with original ideas. The skate industry has a foundation of copying just about every major footwear brand, including Nike and the famous Dunk.

  • enoughalready

    As someone in the footwear industry, working in R&D and for an action sports company, I am glad to see this. It’s time that action sports companies, in particular skate brands stop knocking off everyone under the sun and start coming up with original ideas. The skate industry has a foundation of copying just about every major footwear brand, including Nike and the famous Dunk.

  • http://www.gdkisthenewblack.com GDK

    Nike should counter-claim (on behalf of Converse) for copyright infringement of the Chuck Taylor. They have a MUCH better claim than Eddie Van Halen does. This whole case is a publicity stunt to get some shine for EVH’s own sneaker line.

    http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/eddie-van-halen-launches-sneaker-line-2105442?module=more_on#/slideshow/article/2105442/2105443

  • http://www.gdkisthenewblack.com GDK

    Nike should counter-claim (on behalf of Converse) for copyright infringement of the Chuck Taylor. They have a MUCH better claim than Eddie Van Halen does. This whole case is a publicity stunt to get some shine for EVH’s own sneaker line.

    http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/eddie-van-halen-launches-sneaker-line-2105442?module=more_on#/slideshow/article/2105442/2105443

  • http://www.gdkisthenewblack.com GDK

    Nike should counter-claim (on behalf of Converse) for copyright infringement of the Chuck Taylor. They have a MUCH better claim than Eddie Van Halen does. This whole case is a publicity stunt to get some shine for EVH’s own sneaker line.

    http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/eddie-van-halen-launches-sneaker-line-2105442?module=more_on#/slideshow/article/2105442/2105443

  • horrible

    “Eddie Van Halen wants Nike to stop running with the devil.” THATS SUM REAL SHIT…

  • horrible

    “Eddie Van Halen wants Nike to stop running with the devil.” THATS SUM REAL SHIT…

  • horrible

    “Eddie Van Halen wants Nike to stop running with the devil.” THATS SUM REAL SHIT…

  • car bomb

    INAL, but to me it seems like Van Halen has a very, very weak case, at least from a copyright standpoint. The shoes are sufficiently original to survive any possible claims coming from that approach. Under the traditional trademark “likelihood of confusion” standpoint, I think their case is stronger, but not by much. I’m willing to be most people – here and elsewhere – didn’t even know that VH did a pattern similar to Nike’s prior to this suit.

  • car bomb

    INAL, but to me it seems like Van Halen has a very, very weak case, at least from a copyright standpoint. The shoes are sufficiently original to survive any possible claims coming from that approach. Under the traditional trademark “likelihood of confusion” standpoint, I think their case is stronger, but not by much. I’m willing to be most people – here and elsewhere – didn’t even know that VH did a pattern similar to Nike’s prior to this suit.

  • car bomb

    INAL, but to me it seems like Van Halen has a very, very weak case, at least from a copyright standpoint. The shoes are sufficiently original to survive any possible claims coming from that approach. Under the traditional trademark “likelihood of confusion” standpoint, I think their case is stronger, but not by much. I’m willing to be most people – here and elsewhere – didn’t even know that VH did a pattern similar to Nike’s prior to this suit.

  • a-moneys

    its not about whether its an SB or not, hypebeast is just publishing the fact that van halen is trying to file a law suit against nike. im sure you put an SB tag on that ugly shoe and all the band wagoneers would be all over that crap. but either way, sb or not, shit is UGLY

  • a-moneys

    its not about whether its an SB or not, hypebeast is just publishing the fact that van halen is trying to file a law suit against nike. im sure you put an SB tag on that ugly shoe and all the band wagoneers would be all over that crap. but either way, sb or not, shit is UGLY

  • a-moneys

    its not about whether its an SB or not, hypebeast is just publishing the fact that van halen is trying to file a law suit against nike. im sure you put an SB tag on that ugly shoe and all the band wagoneers would be all over that crap. but either way, sb or not, shit is UGLY

  • Izzo

    Ha Ha! Nike’s saturation of “inspired” sneakers into the market is coming aroung and biting them in the butt! Everyone know about it now and its made them sitting ducks for lawsuits. Step your creativity up Nike!!!

  • Izzo

    Ha Ha! Nike’s saturation of “inspired” sneakers into the market is coming aroung and biting them in the butt! Everyone know about it now and its made them sitting ducks for lawsuits. Step your creativity up Nike!!!

  • Izzo

    Ha Ha! Nike’s saturation of “inspired” sneakers into the market is coming aroung and biting them in the butt! Everyone know about it now and its made them sitting ducks for lawsuits. Step your creativity up Nike!!!

  • Hi

    How can you have rights to colors or stripes? The fact that this case even exists is only an attempt at a money grab from a highly profitable shoe company. Fallen footwear did the exact same design on one of their shoes and its much more obvious that they were going for the “Van Halen pattern” and I don’t see a lawsuit against them…

  • Hi

    How can you have rights to colors or stripes? The fact that this case even exists is only an attempt at a money grab from a highly profitable shoe company. Fallen footwear did the exact same design on one of their shoes and its much more obvious that they were going for the “Van Halen pattern” and I don’t see a lawsuit against them…

  • Hi

    How can you have rights to colors or stripes? The fact that this case even exists is only an attempt at a money grab from a highly profitable shoe company. Fallen footwear did the exact same design on one of their shoes and its much more obvious that they were going for the “Van Halen pattern” and I don’t see a lawsuit against them…

  • Jay

    Just pay up Nike….

  • Jay

    Just pay up Nike….

  • Jay

    Just pay up Nike….

  • JL

    Does anyone else find it funny that they’re calling copyright on a “Frankenstein” guitar, with Frankenstein being something that a book publisher might have copyrights to…

  • JL

    Does anyone else find it funny that they’re calling copyright on a “Frankenstein” guitar, with Frankenstein being something that a book publisher might have copyrights to…

  • JL

    Does anyone else find it funny that they’re calling copyright on a “Frankenstein” guitar, with Frankenstein being something that a book publisher might have copyrights to…

  • http://www.911-blog.com Will

    Van Halen should be thankful for the publicity.

  • http://www.911-blog.com Will

    Van Halen should be thankful for the publicity.

  • http://www.911-blog.com Will

    Van Halen should be thankful for the publicity.

  • Quickstriker

    I guess putting black, red, and white stripes on anything is infringement on Eddie Van Halen designs? Get the F#@k outta here! What a loser.

  • Quickstriker

    I guess putting black, red, and white stripes on anything is infringement on Eddie Van Halen designs? Get the F#@k outta here! What a loser.

  • Quickstriker

    I guess putting black, red, and white stripes on anything is infringement on Eddie Van Halen designs? Get the F#@k outta here! What a loser.

  • 666

    Plan B skateboards did an entire team series with this print.

    come to think of it, many skate companies have used this. Eddie is blowing it right now.

  • 666

    Plan B skateboards did an entire team series with this print.

    come to think of it, many skate companies have used this. Eddie is blowing it right now.

  • 666

    Plan B skateboards did an entire team series with this print.

    come to think of it, many skate companies have used this. Eddie is blowing it right now.

  • andy

    I see the resemblance… just saying. As far as taking it to court.. its a bit exagerated

  • andy

    I see the resemblance… just saying. As far as taking it to court.. its a bit exagerated

  • andy

    I see the resemblance… just saying. As far as taking it to court.. its a bit exagerated

  • jerry

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  • jerry

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  • jerry

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  • SEER.ONE

    Why are you idiots talkin’ bout SB’s? It doesn’t say anything about SB’s in here. Stop talkin’ bout stupid shit, go back to your girls closet and look for more jeans to rock.

  • SEER.ONE

    Why are you idiots talkin’ bout SB’s? It doesn’t say anything about SB’s in here. Stop talkin’ bout stupid shit, go back to your girls closet and look for more jeans to rock.

  • SEER.ONE

    Why are you idiots talkin’ bout SB’s? It doesn’t say anything about SB’s in here. Stop talkin’ bout stupid shit, go back to your girls closet and look for more jeans to rock.

  • youngP

    it is an obvious copy of van halens work

  • youngP

    it is an obvious copy of van halens work

  • youngP

    it is an obvious copy of van halens work

  • slow down

    Eddie, what the fuck’s your problem? the only mention of SB on this entire page was Sarge asking a question and then clarifying that it was only a question and doesn’t make a difference. What are you getting all bent out of shape for? Trying to make yourself feel all self-important by trying to school someone? You’re not schooling anyone and you sound ridiculous. Why don’t YOU do some research and tell me where anyone else mentioned the term SB. Clown.

    Anyway, Nike just fall back. Those shoes are hideous. The Vans x Van Halen collab with the sk8 hi was way more dope. Leave one of the best rock and roll bands alone and move on.

  • slow down

    Eddie, what the fuck’s your problem? the only mention of SB on this entire page was Sarge asking a question and then clarifying that it was only a question and doesn’t make a difference. What are you getting all bent out of shape for? Trying to make yourself feel all self-important by trying to school someone? You’re not schooling anyone and you sound ridiculous. Why don’t YOU do some research and tell me where anyone else mentioned the term SB. Clown.

    Anyway, Nike just fall back. Those shoes are hideous. The Vans x Van Halen collab with the sk8 hi was way more dope. Leave one of the best rock and roll bands alone and move on.

  • slow down

    Eddie, what the fuck’s your problem? the only mention of SB on this entire page was Sarge asking a question and then clarifying that it was only a question and doesn’t make a difference. What are you getting all bent out of shape for? Trying to make yourself feel all self-important by trying to school someone? You’re not schooling anyone and you sound ridiculous. Why don’t YOU do some research and tell me where anyone else mentioned the term SB. Clown.

    Anyway, Nike just fall back. Those shoes are hideous. The Vans x Van Halen collab with the sk8 hi was way more dope. Leave one of the best rock and roll bands alone and move on.

  • Wapile

    He sues anybody that does anything that looks remotely like his guitar. Appreciate the fact that people have some (maybe) respect for you. It’s not like you lack any money…

  • Wapile

    He sues anybody that does anything that looks remotely like his guitar. Appreciate the fact that people have some (maybe) respect for you. It’s not like you lack any money…

  • Wapile

    He sues anybody that does anything that looks remotely like his guitar. Appreciate the fact that people have some (maybe) respect for you. It’s not like you lack any money…

  • http://www.finishline.com iBathingAp

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    I work at finishline and we have them. So go cop them at your local finishline, or finishline.com

  • http://www.finishline.com iBathingAp

    These aren’t unreleased..
    I work at finishline and we have them. So go cop them at your local finishline, or finishline.com

  • http://www.finishline.com iBathingAp

    These aren’t unreleased..
    I work at finishline and we have them. So go cop them at your local finishline, or finishline.com

  • http://www.finishline.com iBathingAp

    These aren’t unreleased..
    I work at finishline and we have them. So go cop them at your local finishline, or finishline.com

  • Eddie

    THEY ARE FOOTLOCKER DUNKS HYPEBEAST JESUS, THESE AREN’T SBS
    Fucking do some actual research

  • Eddie

    THEY ARE FOOTLOCKER DUNKS HYPEBEAST JESUS, THESE AREN’T SBS
    Fucking do some actual research

  • Eddie

    THEY ARE FOOTLOCKER DUNKS HYPEBEAST JESUS, THESE AREN’T SBS
    Fucking do some actual research

  • Eddie

    THEY ARE FOOTLOCKER DUNKS HYPEBEAST JESUS, THESE AREN’T SBS
    Fucking do some actual research

  • http://www.kmcc.tistory.com analogin

    Very it is a shoes color which has the exterior which is impressive.

  • http://www.kmcc.tistory.com analogin

    Very it is a shoes color which has the exterior which is impressive.

  • http://www.kmcc.tistory.com analogin

    Very it is a shoes color which has the exterior which is impressive.

  • http://www.kmcc.tistory.com analogin

    Very it is a shoes color which has the exterior which is impressive.

  • ArtamusC

    Im going to try and get these now, they will be worth something if ELVH wins

  • ArtamusC

    Im going to try and get these now, they will be worth something if ELVH wins

  • ArtamusC

    Im going to try and get these now, they will be worth something if ELVH wins

  • ArtamusC

    Im going to try and get these now, they will be worth something if ELVH wins

  • Juliano Shoeprano

    They might as well scrap these anyway, they look like some Footlocker dunks on the sales rack.

  • Juliano Shoeprano

    They might as well scrap these anyway, they look like some Footlocker dunks on the sales rack.

  • Juliano Shoeprano

    They might as well scrap these anyway, they look like some Footlocker dunks on the sales rack.

  • Juliano Shoeprano

    They might as well scrap these anyway, they look like some Footlocker dunks on the sales rack.

  • http://www.sneaker-tv.de inberlin35

    How can i get a Sample of these shoes?

  • http://www.sneaker-tv.de inberlin35

    How can i get a Sample of these shoes?

  • http://www.sneaker-tv.de inberlin35

    How can i get a Sample of these shoes?

  • http://www.sneaker-tv.de inberlin35

    How can i get a Sample of these shoes?

  • Matt

    Surely you can’t copywrite red and white lines? Van Halen can play quitar, but is such a dick.

  • Matt

    Surely you can’t copywrite red and white lines? Van Halen can play quitar, but is such a dick.

  • Matt

    Surely you can’t copywrite red and white lines? Van Halen can play quitar, but is such a dick.

  • Matt

    Surely you can’t copywrite red and white lines? Van Halen can play quitar, but is such a dick.

  • dave

    if nike were to do any Van Halen promo stuff theyd probably ask him first or make him aware. Anyway for a failed musician to make quick buck!

  • dave

    if nike were to do any Van Halen promo stuff theyd probably ask him first or make him aware. Anyway for a failed musician to make quick buck!

  • dave

    if nike were to do any Van Halen promo stuff theyd probably ask him first or make him aware. Anyway for a failed musician to make quick buck!

  • dave

    if nike were to do any Van Halen promo stuff theyd probably ask him first or make him aware. Anyway for a failed musician to make quick buck!

  • sarge

    are those even SB’s? No SB tag or laces.
    doesn’t really make a difference… just saying.

  • sarge

    are those even SB’s? No SB tag or laces.
    doesn’t really make a difference… just saying.