The Shoe Surgeon is responding to a $60 million lawsuit from Nike. Nike has sued various creative figures in the sneaker community, including John Geiger, BAPE, and Kool Kiy, for what they state is the protection of the brand and intellectual property.
The Shoe Surgeon creates bespoke designs on Nike shoes, working with brands and creating products for LeBron James and more. Nike claims the designs were being created without approval and has attempted to resolve the matters before the lawsuit.
In response, The Shoe Surgeon has released a statement:
It’s a dream to collaborate with legendary brands. Especially with the brand who tells us to believe in something. Who tells us it’s only crazy until we do it. Tells us the best is yet to come. Tells us to be better. To just do it.
We are confused Nike has chosen litigation over a discussion, but we are confident with proper dialogue and collaboration we can resolve this with the new management team and turn it into a win for the culture.
Creating defines us. Our pursuit of greatness is the soul of every creation and authenticity is stitched into our DNA.
Where there is unity, there is victory.
