Comments on: Jason Kidd Splits With Nike

By: shanghaibabyfacekiller

shanghaibabyfacekiller — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:17:31 +0000

@Kobeef u make some valid points in regard with the design of the shoes, and yeah they do look similar, but this is a design issue that those companies need to address, either through litigation or other channels. As you said the Chinese automobile manufacturer LOST the lawsuit, so how could you possibly say that the Chinese government supports IP theft? To be honest, they do turn the blind eye in a lot of aspects, ie DVD piracy, but with big MNC’s such as Chevy, P&G, etc. the Chinese government is really quite fair, IF they choose to litigate. But yeah business ethics in China is still in its infant stage, and i only hope that the Chinese government does take real steps to address these issues.
I still maintain that Peak’s investment in Jason Kidd is a good one, as he once was the best and still is one of the better PGs in the L.

By: Chaz

Chaz — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:51:42 +0000

Look like the addidas logo from far away to me.

By: Kobeef

Kobeef — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:11:29 +0000

@Shanghi
The problem with peak’s business model is that they don’t respect international copywright laws and basically rip-off adidas and AND1 designs then reproduce them under the PEAK name – even going as far as making shoes with the 3 stripes.

I support the concept of a global marketplace but the Chinese government supports the idea of stealing intellectual property from other parts of the world. This also happens in the automotive industry and currently there is a Chinese manufacturer that lost of huge copywright case against FIAT for ripping off the best selling car design in europe and reproducing it in exact detail under another name.

There is a place for ethics and business. Obviously J-Kidd doesn’t agree.

By: shanghaibabyfacekiller

shanghaibabyfacekiller — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:06:40 +0000

why all the hate towards peak? they don’t sell shoes in the states anyway. plus cheap shoes aren’t always bad, the starbury’s got great media coverage and props for tryin to give all the kids a better shoe for a good price but i guess if its a Chinese company trying to sell to their own people its wrong huh. just cuz the business model doesnt work in the states doesnt mean its a bad business model. this is a huge pull for peak and will only help them with their shoe making. a big name albeit over the hill nba star WILL help them sell sneakers.

By: florida_evans

florida_evans — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:52:57 +0000

You know what they call a broken yardstick right?Straight trash….

By: Dime.China

Dime.China — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:54:10 +0000

I think next year they came to China, Kidd and Shane will say together:” We still alive”

or “We can cosplay”

By: daquest?on

daquest?on — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:11:05 +0000

This will be his slogan,” If you Peaked 10 years ago, choose SmackAWifeUp, a signature jkidd shoe made by Peak” coming soon to a Payless Shoe Store near you.

By: solomon

solomon — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:25:52 +0000

i dunno… i hate this signing…

it’s like grant hill signing with fila or something – at least j-kidd is already on the sunset…

remember what barkley said about “cheap shoes” – nuff said…

By: solomon

solomon — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:23:10 +0000

lay off the pipe hombre…

By: rean pogi

rean pogi — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:42:18 +0000

looks like adidas’ logo.
good for jkidd, bad for nike. mavs gonna win the championship this season, jkidd gonna average 11assists per and will lead the L; all-nba first team; will record 5,301 triple-doubles during the season. mavs all the way!