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Shawn Kemp sneakers draw lines in Teaneck, New Jersey

Friday, August 02, 2013
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A line of people waited outside Packer Shoes in Teaneck, New Jersey for the release of a pair of sneakers honoring former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp.

The special edition shoes honor Kemp from his performance in the 1996 NBA All-Star game where Kemp was known for wearing a multi-colored jersey.

People began lining up to buy the shoes which retail for $160 but come in a package for $500, at 9 a.m. Friday morning.

The package includes:

  • One (1) Packer Shoes x Mitchell & Ness authentic Shawn Kemp "1996 NBA All-Star Game" Hardwood Classics basketball jersey
  • <One (1) pair of Packer Shoes x Reebok "Remember the Alamo" edition Kamikaze II
  • One (1) Packer Shoes x Mitchell & Ness Shawn Kemp 1996 ASG Caricature t-shirt
  • One (1) Packer Shoes x Mitchell & Ness "1996 NBA All-Star" Hardwood Classics Snapback

    Two people flew in from Atlanta and more than 400 other people made it their priority to get a pair of the sneaks.

    "Everyone has their vice -- this is ours," said Aamir Williams.

    The Sean Kemp Kamikaze with the colors of an iconic hoops game in the 90's.

    "The 1998 NBA All Star game , everyone was there and Jordan was back from retirement," said Oluyemi Finerson with Packer shoes.

    This is an investment these go for $160 a pair, but on EBay right now they are going for more than $400.

    To read more on these shoes, go to:

    LINK: http://ps941.com/

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