Just for Kicks (2005)

7.0/10 • 81 min • Documentary

Overview

Just for Kicks is a 2005 documentary film about the sneaker phenomena and history. It includes self confessed "sneakerheads" like Grandmaster Caz, Reverend Run, and Missy Elliott. It tells the story of the legendary Nike Air Force One's, or as they are called in New York "Uptowns." Also about the beginning of Air Jordans. The documentary also tells the story of how hip-hop pioneers DJ Run, Jam Master Jay, and DMC had everyone wearing Adidas Superstars with their smash hit "My Adidas."

Cast

Damon Dash

Bill Adler

Missy Elliott

Bobbito Garcia

Grandmaster Caz

Adam Horovitz

Mathieu Kassovitz

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

Raekwon

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Ex Libris: The New York Public Library