additional details include inscriptions of the book+verse (matthew 14:25) in which jesus is originally depicted as ‘walking on the sea,’ as well as the initials INRI (iesus nazaraeus rex iudaeorum) which were inscribed on the cross. the red of the insoles is inspired by the traditional bright red shoes worn by the pope. custom 100% wool insoles reference the lamb of god and are infused with frankincense, one of the three gifts held to be borne by the wise men on the occasion of jesus’ birth. With every step the wearer literally ‘walks on water’ and the motion of the fluid provides a visual counter to the motion of the shoeĪ steel crucifix accent adorns the laces, which may be styled on or off. slight coloring has also been added for visibility and styling. the bubbles in the soles are filled with 60cc of holy water, originally sourced from the river jordan and subsequently blessed. the hollow air max soles popularized by NIKE provided a perfect opportunity to realize this. this image is immortalized in matthew 14:25, and has been enshrined as a cultural image of divinity. MSCHF’s jesus shoes execute on a simple but enduring idea: walking on water. realized with a somewhat tongue-in-cheek attitude, the shoes utilize the classic NIKE silhouette to investigate ideas of devotion in both religion and commercial products. the design injects 60cc of holy water into the bubble of a air max sole to allow wearers to literally ‘walk on water’ with every step. Lil Nas X has tweeted in response to some outraged posts about the shoes, including retweeting the message below.In reference to religious symbolism and the cult appeal of streetwear, digital culture studio MSCHF has created ‘ jesus shoes‘. The video shows Lil Nas X falling down from heaven, having sex with Satan, and then ultimately killing him at the end and taking his place in hell. The shoes are inspired by a music video recently released by Lil Nas X.
Lil Nas X Has Tweeted Responses to Outraged Posts The shoes featured the verse Matthew 14:25, which reads: “And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.”ĭaniel Greenberg, head of commerce at MSCHF, told Business Insider that the Jesus shoes were meant to “make a statement about how absurd collab culture has gotten.” In addition to the 60cc of holy water from the River Jordan in the soles, the Jesus shoes featured a crucifix on the top of one shoe and had been blessed by a priest. One pair cost $3,000.īusiness Insider reported that the Jesus-themed shoes were bought at retail price and repurposed, and Nike had no affiliation with the shoes’ creation. Rather than having blood and red ink in the soles, the Jesus shoes had holy water. MSCHF, the creative label behind the Satan Shoes, sold Jesus-themed shoes in 2019, which were also a special design of the Nike Air Max 97 trainers. MSCHFMSCHF’s limited-edition Jesus Shoes. Eastern time and can only be purchased on MSCHF’s app. This references the verse: “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven,” which is also part of a theme in Lil Nas X’s recent music video.Īccording to the product’s website, the shoe is going on sale on March 29 at 11 a.m.
The shoe also features a pentagram in bronze with engraving that says, “I SAW SATAN,” “MSCHF” and “LIL NAS X,” and the words “Luke 10:18” are featured on the outside of the shoe near the toe. The product website notes that each shoe will contain “60CC ink and 1 drop human blood.” An animation on the product’s site shows the sole of the shoe filled with a red liquid that sloshes forward and back with each step. The shoes cost more than $1,000 a pair.Ī Nike spokesperson explained to Snopes that Nike had nothing to do with either the creation or sale of the shoes. They’re revamped Air Max 97s by MSCHF made in collaboration with Lil Nas X, Page Six reported.
According to the product’s website, the shoes are individually numbered and only 666 pairs will be sold. The shoes were announced as a collaboration between MSCHF and Lil Nas X to create a limited-edition version of the Nike Air Max 97. ?Contains 60cc ink and 1 drop of human blood