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Nike releases Pee-Wee Herman shoes

by Jonathon Morgan (Subscribe to Jonathon Morgan's posts)
Posted Apr 9th 2007 at 11:36AM  
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Of all the random characters for a sports shoe company to model their footwear after, Nike has chosen to create a pair of sneakers in homage to the legendary Pee-Wee Herman.

The all-gray high-tops are decidedly understated, and -- as far as I can tell -- don't have much to do with Pee Wee, although they sort of resemble the shoes he wore on the show.

That being said, they're nice looking in their own right -- especially for guys who like the athletic look but still want to be stylish. The tag is a nice touch, as, with shoes like these, the idea is to tuck the front of your jeans behind the tongue -- and even cool dudes can appreciate a little red accent.

High Snobriety found the shoes at Univ in CA. I couldn't find them on the Nike: Skateboarding website, and it doesn't look like a Univ has an online store, so unless you live in the area, you might be out of luck. That being said, I'm sure they'll show up on eBay sooner or later.

Above all, I'm taking this as further proof that the legend of Pee Wee will never die. Ever.
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jessica, 4-13-2007, 2:10PM

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jessica

im sporting those

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Liz, 4-13-2007, 4:18PM

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Liz

This is the same guy who was caught years ago at a 24 hour news stand with his penis stuck through a hole in the wall. I can't BELIEVE that Nike would endorse any product associated with his name.

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Anonymous, 4-13-2007, 4:29PM

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I agree with Liz. This is the same guy that was caught in a movie theater in public masterbating! It is unbelieveable that Nike would indorse such an image as Paul Reubens and his Pee Wee Herman character!

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Anonymous II, 4-13-2007, 4:40PM

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Pee Wee is a character that never did anything wrong. The incident you refer to involved the actor and I believe he was masturbating. Must be married. Liz, do you know?

The shoes look good!

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Zongo, 4-13-2007, 4:50PM

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Pee Wee aka Paul Reubens rocks! So what he got caught masturbating in a porn theater, who cares, I can't believe tax money paid for police to sit in a porn theater to catch people jerking off. Every man masturbates and if they deny it they are not telling the truth. He was also great in Blow. I hope they bring the Pee Wee show back.

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MOODY, 4-13-2007, 4:53PM

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No - he got caught masterbating in an adult movie theatre. And Nike has got to be kidding. And anyone who buys them has got tobe kidding.
If Nike wanted to pay homage to a children's show icon, Captain Kangaroo would have been a bette choice. Or Mr Rogers.
THAT SAID, the most problematic thing for me in this article is the use of, and repetition of, that tired-ass expression, 'That Said".

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Renee, 4-13-2007, 4:56PM

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Renee

Nike supported Tonya Harding too........so much for taste and judgement!
I'll stick with my Reeboks, thank you!

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MOODY, 4-13-2007, 5:32PM

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MOODY

Heyyyyyyyyyyyy! What's that sticky stuff on my sneakers??

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spleef, 4-13-2007, 5:24PM

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spleef

so, he MASTURbated. jesus probably did too. it's ok people. calm down

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Master Baiter, 4-13-2007, 5:04PM

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Master Baiter

Do these sneakers come with ejaculate stains on them as well?

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Deb, 4-13-2007, 5:13PM

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Deb

Liz,
You have a problem.

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Amanda, 4-13-2007, 5:16PM

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Amanda

They're supposed to mimic the suit he wore on the show. The all over gray is the suit, the white tongue is the shirt, and the red tag at the top is his bowtie.

They are in a word...Awesome.

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Hugh Jasse, 4-13-2007, 5:16PM

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Hugh Jasse

Liz,
You don't know what you are talking about. Paul Reubens was arrested at an "adult" theater. The character of Peewee Herman was destroyed by hatemongers like you.

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Shar, 4-13-2007, 5:19PM

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If the former President of the United States can get away with what he did and still go do public speaking engagements, what do you expect in our society? There doesn't seem to be any moral boundries in this world anymore, as long as something makes money and people are stupid enough to buy it.

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DUFFY, 6-24-2007, 8:27PM

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LOL,GOOD TO SEE PLP STILL HAVE A GOOD REMEMBERY SYSTEM. I STILL REMEMBER WHEN PEE WEE GOT WAXED FER SLAPPIN HIS WEE WEE.HE SOULDNT BE ON TV,FILM,OR ENDORSED BY ONYONE.DUFFY

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Bill Doyle, 4-13-2007, 5:42PM

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And they fired Imus-At least he didn't play with little Pee Wee in public places. He should list as a sex offender. Nike should also.

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Fran Amos Cook, 4-13-2007, 5:46PM

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Fran Amos Cook

So Pee Wee was playin with his pee wee. Big deal...well uh, maybe it was a LITTLE deal. LOL ~ well he WAS sitting in the back, and no one was looking was there? Who looked and told? Hey now, Paul Rubens isn't a bad guy....jeeezzzz, give him a break for God's sake.

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YTAYLOR94, 4-13-2007, 5:48PM

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NIKE ARE YOU CRAZY!! PEE WEE MY ASS! WHY ARE YOU GUYS SUPPORTING LOW LIFES. YOUR LABEL USED TO BE TOP OF THE LINE BUT NOW YOU SEEM TO FALL FOR ANYTHING AND ANYBODY!! GET IT TOGETHER

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Stan, 4-13-2007, 5:48PM

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Stan

I'm 74! Where can I get a pair of those cool shoes!

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gigi, 4-13-2007, 5:52PM

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gigi

Hey at least pee wee was touching himself and not little kids....and another thing if you dont want people to masterbate in movie theaters then dont play porn.

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