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

Self

Bill Adler

Self

Missy Elliott

Self

Bobbito Garcia

Self

Grandmaster Caz

Self

Adam Horovitz

Self

Mathieu Kassovitz

Self

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

Self

Raekwon

Self

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