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Nike Air Max 97 LilNas X Satan Shoes
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£50.00
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The “Satan Shoes” are a controversial custom sneaker created by MSCHF in collaboration with Lil Nas X, based on the Nike Air Max 97.
🔹 Key Features
- Black & red colorway with a dark, gothic aesthetic
- Air sole contains red ink + one drop of human blood (claimed by MSCHF)
- Bronze pentagram charm attached to the laces
- Bible verse Luke 10:18 (“I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven”)
- 666 pairs released (each individually numbered)
🔹 Release Details
- Dropped in March 2021 alongside Lil Nas X’s Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
- Retail price: $1,018 USD (reference to Luke 10:18)
- Sold out in under a minute
🔹 Legal Controversy ⚖️
- Nike sued MSCHF, saying the shoes caused confusion and damaged their brand
- Result:
- MSCHF agreed to a recall program
- Buyers were offered refunds to return the shoes
- Nike clarified they were not involved in the design
🔹 Cultural Impact
- Massive viral attention across social media
- Sparked debates on:
- Religion vs. art
- Brand ownership and customization
- Shock marketing in streetwear