Tweaking consumerism

Short post about something I don't feel has much to do with my life anymore, but is interesting.
Some basketball player, Stephon Marbury, who must be extremely famous, has created a line of basketball shoes that people can actually afford, and he says he is going to wear them as well. Interesting. Maybe this is the end of inner city kids killing each other or mugging to pay for their $175 Nike Jordan's? Status and its workings being what they are, I doubt it, but at least it is hopeful. I mean, sure, the guy will make money out of it, but, it seems a little more reasonable. Here is his page.