HIP-HOP HELPS ADIDAS SET OFF NEW SPOT
On September 24, the opening of the Adidas concept shop in midtown Manhattan's Macy's, with a special appearance by hip-hop legends Run-DMC, lured 500 people to the world's largest department store. The event capped off a week-long celebration of free giveaways and fun. Sporting their trademark shell-top Adidas, the Kings from Queens dazzled the crowd with a 20-minute set that included classic hits "Peter Piper," "King of Rock" and "Here We Go." Before wrapping things up, Run-DMC took off their kicks, raised them to the crowd, and played their 1986 smash, "My Adidas." The standing-room-only crowd was also treated to a fashion show, featuring 24 of the finest amateur athletes in New York City who modeled everything from soccer to street to basketball gear. The event, hosted by Bugsy from NYC's Hot 97 with DJ Enuff on the wheels, was a huge success for onetime sneaker king Adidas. "It was a wonderful response," said Valerie Delevante, PR manager for Adidas. "It was open to the public and that was important to us-to have restrictions and to have all these people come out in celebration of Adidas."
— Cleon Alert