Sunday, September 22, 2013

NIKE RT1 HIGH McFly 2009 Barney's Exclusive

Back to the Future themed-post, take II, rolling...

To err is human, to forgive is divine.  I have erred.  You see, as previously chronicled here, I explained that prior to recreating the iconic Air Mag from Back to the Future II, Nike created just four McFly-themed sneakers: the Hypedunk Supremes 2008/2010, the Nike Hypermax McFlys, and the Nike Zoom Tre AD.  But they were all of them deceived, for another ring was made, in the land of Mordor...err, wait, wrong movie.  There was however, another sneaker produced in the McFly colorway, also exclusively sold through one store, and also produced in extremely low numbers.  

Behold, the Nike RT1 High in the McFly colorway.   Produced as a Barney's New York exclusive, these kicks dropped in early 2009 and were only made available in limited quantities.  Nike included the option of a pair of sea-foam/mint laces to match the soles as well, though, the gray laces give them a more stealth appearance.  Although the alternating light and dark grey leather, white sole-trim and  pebbled rear panel give these shoes their own unique stand-alone look, it's clear this pair fell from the BTTF II tree. 

Some rather unique details that propel them forward through time:  my favorite classic/futuristic sneaker detail: horizontal repeating motorcycle jacket-esque ribbing.  The mint paisley on the back of the tongue is a classy hidden touch.  Additionally, a detail that I would venture to be lost on most individuals who are not aware from whence the "Nike" name is derived, is a blink-and-you-missed-it set of stitching on the tongue, an outline in sea foam of the Athena Nike Winged Victory, found at the top of a set of steps in the Louvre. 

Up, up and away....









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