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Footwear frenzy over retro Jordans

Saturday, December 24, 2011

A newly-purchased Air Jordans sneaker is shown in front of a line of customers at the Nike Store at Union Square Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 in San Francisco. The release of Nike's retro Air Jordans caused a frenzy at stores across the nation early Friday, with hundreds of people lining up for a chance to buy the classic basketball shoes and rowdy crowds breaking down doors and starting fights in at least two cities. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (AP Photo)

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December 23, 2011 (WPVI) -- The return of a popular sneaker sparked mayhem at malls across the country Friday which led to several arrests.

Brawls broke out as shoppers rushed to get a pair of the highly anticipated "Air Jordan Eleven Retro Concords".

A mob stormed through the doors in Indiana, and in California, police arrested a man after he fired his gun into the air sending the crowd for cover.

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The release of Nike's new Air Jordan basketball shoes have caused problems for shoppers at some New Jersey malls as well.

Authorities say a Jersey City man was stabbed when a brawl broke out Thursday night between several people waiting on line at the Newport Centre Mall to buy the shoes.

But the 20-year-old victim, whose name was not disclosed, was expected to recover from his injuries.

Authorities say the brawl occurred around 10:15 p.m., as about 300 people were waiting to buy the shoes.

Nike originally released the Air Jordan line in 1995.

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