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Nike Sues The Shoe Surgeon For Millions

July 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Shoe Surgeon, led by Dominic Chambrone, has become the world’s leading sneaker customizer, renowned for his unique and premium custom Air Jordan 1s. This expertise has made The Shoe Surgeon the top choice for celebrities, pro-athletes, and dedicated sneaker enthusiasts seeking distinctive footwear. Over the past two years, however, Nike has voiced concerns about The Shoe Surgeon selling “counterfeit” shoes branded as Air Jordan 1s. Despite Chambrone’s assurances to respect Nike’s rights, the company claims he has scaled up his business, leading to increased tension.

Nike’s primary objectives are to protect consumers from being misled by non-official Nike goods and to safeguard their intellectual property. The Air Jordan 1 is a significant part of Nike’s retro footwear business, and they aim to ensure its integrity is maintained. In a landmark case likely years in the making, Nike has filed a lawsuit against The Shoe Surgeon for over $60 million. The lawsuit demands that Chambrone cease all production of items that infringe on more than 30 of Nike’s trademarks. This legal action has drawn significant attention, highlighting the complexities of custom sneaker creation and intellectual property rights.

$60 Million Lawsuit

The lawsuit also targets The Shoe Surgeon’s educational platform, the Surgeon Academy, which teaches customers how to create custom footwear from scratch. Nike’s complaint details systematic infringement, accusing Chambrone of enriching himself by unauthorized use of Nike’s trademarks and trade dress. Nike asserts that The Shoe Surgeon modifies and sells large quantities of Nike-branded products without authorization and collaborates with other entities using Nike’s intellectual property. Additionally, they allege that Chambrone sells ‘shoe-making’ kits with materials and instructions to create bootleg versions of iconic Nike silhouettes, such as the Air Jordan 1 and Air Force 1.

The outcome of this case could set a precedent for the custom sneaker industry. Overall, there is no doubt that this will continue to develop and make headlines. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about this situation in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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Nike and The Shoe Surgeon Team to Create Special ‘LeBron 20’ Sneaker to Honor Becoming NBA’s Scoring King

February 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James’ historic night was capped off by a special gift from his Nike family, commissioned by THE SURGEON, waiting in the locker room. A one-of-a-kind sneaker made just for the King. The iconic LeBron 20 silhouette was created specifically to recognize LeBron’s recent achievement of surpassing Kareem Abdul-scoring Jabar’s record in NBA history.

The Shoe Surgeon was contacted by LeBron’s team and Nike Basketball to develop this particular bespoke shoe, which is sure to become a desirable collector’s item for sneaker connoisseurs and LeBron fans alike. This cooperation exemplifies LeBron’s effect on basketball and his dedication to creating memorable moments for his fans.

This limited edition shoe is created with the highest quality materials and boasts an authentic white croc top and a golden iridescent swoosh. The marble leather provides a luxurious touch, while the ice soles honor the date LeBron broke the record, and the XX Roman numerals on the tongue indicate 20, representing his 20th year in the NBA.

This isn’t the first time The Surgeon has made something unique for LeBron; their last shoe together cost more than $100,000 to commemorate the player’s achievement of 30,000 career points.

You can get a full glimpse of the sneaker below.

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In the third quarter of the Lakers’ Tuesday night game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Bron elevated over the Thunder defense to drop in a fadeaway jumper and capture the record.

After getting the bucket, the game was paused, allowing King James to celebrate with his fans and close friends. Bron would also deliver a speech at the moment to the Lakers fans.

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LeBron James hits the fadeaway jumper to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer! #ScoringKing pic.twitter.com/P5LyTZAZn3

— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2023

“I write ‘The Man In The Arena’ on my shoe every single night from Theodore Roosevelt,” James said to ESPN in postgame. “Tonight, I actually felt like I was sitting on top of the arena when that shot went in, and the roar from the crowd. I’m not sure if I would be able to feel that feeling again, unless it’s a game-winning Finals shot.

“Everything just stopped. It gave me an opportunity to embrace it and look around and seeing my family, the fans, my friends. It was pretty cool. I probably can count on my hands how many times I have cried in 20 years, either in happiness or in defeat. So that moment was one of them when I kind of teared up a little bit. It was ‘I can’t believe what’s going on’ tears.”

The moment was christened with a passing of the torch moment from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to James. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was also present for the moment.

Inside a sold-out Staples Center was Denzel Washington, JAY-Z, Bad Bunny, LL Cool J, Dwyane Wade, Magic Johnson, and more.

Unfortunately, the Lakers lost the game, but they will look to rectify that on Thursday when they host Giannis Antentokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.