John's Blog

Although I've seldom been a fan of NY underachiever Stephon Marbury, I may have to re-evaluate my point of view. The Knicks point guard just rolled out a high quality line of low cost sneakers that costs $15. Offered as an alternative to the overpriced shoes endorsed by other high profile athletes, his hope is to get good quality shoes to those who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford them. An attempt to carve out a legacy beyond b-ball stats (a good idea, based on recent seasons), Marbury plans to wear them this season to add to their appeal. But so far they've been selling out quickly and that may not be an issue.

Tags: sneakers, sports