At first, I was confused as to what the whole “Marty McFly” shoe release was all about. But it turns out the McFlys are being auctioned off on EBay to help the Michael J. Fox Foundation to benefit Parkinson’s research.
It features an electroluminescent outsole, space-age materials and a rechargeable internal battery good for 3,000 hours. And while they are not recommended for playing sports, these highly limited shoes will very likely command attention wherever they are worn.
For 10 days, 150 pairs of 2011 Nike MAG shoes will be listed on eBay. The first of the auctions begins September 8 at 11:30 p.m. EDT. All net proceeds from the auction sales of the 2011 Nike MAG shoes will go directly to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
If you want a pair, it will cost you. Depending on the size (they run from 7 to 13) the current bids on the shoes range from $3,600 to over $6,000. Of course, this money all goes to charity. On top of that, all donations will be matched, so if you actually get a pair, just know that twice the amount you paid will be going to Parkinson’s research.
