It’s Gotta Be The Shoes: Call it a “weird” coincident – but Stephon Marbury has been suffering from a foot injury he claims is the result of stepping on another players foot. It couldn’t possibly be the $14.95 shoes he’s wearing. Word is while Stephon is wearing the shoes he’s been promoting all summer, he apparently has some rather expensive custom inserts that he’s putting into them to provide the proper support. While the notion of a discount shoe that is stylish and affordable is important, its seems almost deceptive to say Stephon is wearing the shoe that is being sold, because in essence he isn’t. If the shoe is not providing enough support for Stephon in game situations, this could be a recurring problem both for Steph on the court, and for the folks that have bought the shoes. There is a reason those NIKEs cost so much, yes part of it is massive profit taking, but the other part is research, design and materials that make the shoes so effective. Just because Stephon’s shoe may look like a basketball shoe, it may also wreck your ankles and feet – and given that Stephon is already missing games with a foot problem – you might want to hold off on your purchase.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_19163.shtml


This past week he's on record saying his shoes aren't responsible for his current foot problems. What a Scam artist.

its not that hard to just look at the sole of the shoe and realize that there is no padding whatsoever

[Edited by - gunsnewing on 10-29-2006 7:06 PM]

I tried to told you that I bought a pair of the shoes, and it feels like I was wearing a pair of flip floppers. I gave them to my little cousin. He called me less than a week later saying I was "trying to end his basketball career."

Just say no.

If the shoes are faulty he really is putting the shoes/his commisions above Dolans (18 mill a year, Isiah, and the team.

I don't understand. So when I was younger and using those old sneakers to play bball, I should have foot problems as well? How about old timers like Dr J and the like? Me no like Blubbury but I don't think the shoes are his problem.

I used to play in Canvas Converse and Pro Keds. Even the other Sneakers I used to play in after that, like my Pumas. Pony and Adidas weren't that well made. The guy had time to test the shoes and approve the fit and feel. I'm sure he could easily have asked for changes if he felt they hurt his feet.