We don’t have any further details to share on pending legal matters," the statement read. "Nike filed a trademark infringement and dilution complaint against MSCHF today related to the Satan Shoes. But advocates say critics are missing the point.
Lil Nas X's Satan imagery angers parents. The sole air bubble contains 60 cc ink and one drop of human blood, according to a statement from MSCHF.Ī Nike company spokesperson confirmed the legal action against MSCHF on Monday in a statement emailed to USA TODAY. The shoes are decorated with a pentagram pendant, pentagram designs on the heel and an inverted cross on the tongue pull-tab. The shoes immediately sold out, according to MSCHF. The "Old Town Road" singer, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, collaborated with MSCHF on the limited Satan Shoe release, which sparked social media furor. Only 666 pairs went on sale Monday for $1,018, a reference to Luke 10:18, a Bible verse about Satan's fall from heaven. The company also noted that an upcoming Twitter giveaway for the shoes has been prohibited indefinitely due to the ruling. "Nothing is more important than our ability, and the ability of other artists like us, to continue with our work over the coming years," the company said. "We look forward to working with Nike and the court to resolve this case in the most expeditious manner." MSCHF decried the ruling and defended the shoes in a statement provided to USA TODAY Thursday. "nike only stopped the sell of the shoe because a powerful group of people pushed them to do so." "people make customs all the time, it’s never been a problem," he wrote. Lil Nas X also responded to a Twitter user who accused the Satan Shoes of ripping off Nike's design and logo.
"i feel like it’s (expletive) up they have so much power they can get shoes cancelled," he added. "freedom of expression gone out the window. The singer reacted to the decision on Twitter Thursday, writing, "i haven’t been upset until today." In a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Nike confirmed the ruling, which marks its first win in the legal battle over the shoes after the footwear company sued the Brooklyn-based streetwear company for trademark infringement earlier this week.Īs a result of the ruling, NBC and The Hollywood Reporter report that MSCHF has been temporarily blocked from fulfilling orders of the shoes, a modified version of Nike Air Max 97s with satanic symbolism. The sale of Lil Nas X's incendiary Satan Shoes has come to a halt after Nike was granted a temporary restraining order against MSCHF. Watch Video: Lil Nas X's 'Satan Shoes': Miley Cyrus, Nike, Gov.