How these bootleg Nike shoes resulted in a big tobacco lawsuit | Beyond The Box

In 2006, Ari Saal Forman released 255 pairs of the Menthol 10s, a “bootleg” version of the Air Force 1 inspired by Newport. It resulted in a Cease And Desist by Nike, and a hefty lawsuit from Lorillard, the parent company of the cigarette brand. Sneaker News presents ‘Beyond The Box’, a series that dives deep into the true backstories of the most coveted sneakers in history. We’re joined by Ari Saal Forman, a creative designer with decades in the biz. He discusses the making of his controversial “Menthol 10s” while revealing the lawsuit that forced him to cut ties with his project. Follow Ari on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ari Subscribe for more videos! - SneakerNews.com - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sneakernews - Facebook: http://facebook.com/sneakernews - Twitter: http://twitter.com/sneakernews