Nike confirmed the settlement with a statement of their own. “With these Satan Shoes - which sold out in less than a minute - MSCHF intended to comment on the absurdity of the collaboration culture practiced by some brands, and about the perniciousness of intolerance,” the Brooklyn brand’s lawyers told The Verge, adding, “Having already achieved its artistic purpose, MSCHF recognized that settlement was the best way to allow it to put this lawsuit behind it so that it could dedicate its time to new artistic and expressive projects.” The legal team of MSCHF was “pleased” with the outcome of the suit, stating that the message of the collab was “powerfully” conveyed by Lil Nas X’s latest single, “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” and “dramatically amplified” by the brief legal battle with the footwear giant.
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… I’d say specifically, in terms of Jesus shoes and Satan shoes, it is totally legal in the sense that, because we’re not doing knockoffs, because we are buying their shoes and doing our art to it and selling it for more, it’s, like, 1,000 percent legal.While the specifics of the settlement were not disclosed, it reportedly included an option for customers who purchased the “Satan Shoes” and “Jesus Shoes” to return the pair with a full refund. Every outlet always asks, ‘How have you guys not been sued into oblivion yet?’ We haven’t, obviously. In an exclusive interview with Complex prior to the shoe’s launch, MSCHF cofounder Daniel Greenberg said, “I feel like, no matter what drop it is, it’s hilarious that we always get the same question about legality. Nike has not yet responded to a request for comment on the lawsuit. In fact, there is already evidence of significant confusion and dilution occurring in the marketplace, including calls to boycott Nike in response to the launch of MSCHF’s Satan Shoes based on the mistaken belief that Nike has authorized or approved this product.”įurthermore, Nike claims that the manipulation of the sneaker’s midsole “may pose safety risks for consumers.” Each of the 666 “Satan” sneakers is said to contain a mixture of red dye and human blood. Moreover, MSCHF and its unauthorized Satan Shoes are likely to cause confusion and dilution and create an erroneous association between MSCHF’s products and Nike.
One of the key claims in Nike’s filed lawsuit reads, “Nike has not and does not approve or authorize MSCHF’s customized Satan Shoes. Now, less than six hours after the shoe’s release-and prompt sellout-Nike is suing MSCHF over the sneaker. Nike did not design or release these shoes, and we do not endorse them.” Almost immediately, Nike responded, saying, “We do not have a relationship with Little Nas X or MSCHF. The sneakers leaked over the weekend and, to no one’s surprise, sent the internet into a frenzy, with a number of people erroneously condemning Nike for putting out a Satan-themed sneaker.
The Satan Shoes were produced without Nike’s approval or authorization, and Nike is in no way connected with this project.”Įarlier this morning, Lil Nas X and Brooklyn-based collective MSCHF launched a custom Air Max 97 equipped with a drop of human blood in its Air bubble, “666” branding, a pentagram hangtag, and more. However, we can tell you we do not have a relationship with Lil Nas X or MSCHF. “We don’t have any further details to share on pending legal matters. “Nike filed a trademark infringement and dilution complaint against MSCHF today related to the Satan Shoes,” the brand said. ET: Nike has issued a statement regarding its lawsuit over the MSCHF Air Max 97 Satan sneakers.
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