Nike’s Gamble
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike Vick lost a ton of deals after the news of his dog fighting ring coming out.
With Nike announcing that they have signed a endorsement deal with Vick it is obvious they are gambling on his street credibility.
Sneakers are a big thing in the urban community as it is a part of making one look cool with his peers.
Working at a shoe store in the Galleria Mall everytime a big name player’s shoes come out, like Michael Jordan’s shoes, by the end of the week the shoe would be gone.
Street credibility, or a simply a player getting arrestted, goes a long way in the urban community.
Yes, we live in a free country where businesses are free to do business with whoever they want.
In the end if you don’t like what Vick did then simply don’t let your kid buy it, because after all you are the parent.