
Just for Kicks
Documentary
Overview
Just for Kicks is a 2005 documentary film about the sneaker phenomena and history. It includes self confessed "sneakerheads" like Grandmaster Caz, Reverend Run, and Missy Elliott. It tells the story of the legendary Nike Air Force One's, or as they are called in New York "Uptowns." Also about the beginning of Air Jordans. The documentary also tells the story of how hip-hop pioneers DJ Run, Jam Master Jay, and DMC had everyone wearing Adidas Superstars with their smash hit "My Adidas."
Top Cast
Rodd Houston
Rodd Houston
Self - Narrator (voice)
Rodd Houston
Self - Narrator (voice)


Damon Dash
Damon Dash
Self
Damon Dash
Self


Bill Adler
Bill Adler
Self
Bill Adler
Self


Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott
Self
Missy Elliott
Self
Futura
Futura
Self
Futura
Self


Bobbito Garcia
Bobbito Garcia
Self
Bobbito Garcia
Self


Grandmaster Caz
Grandmaster Caz
Self
Grandmaster Caz
Self


Adam Horovitz
Adam Horovitz
Self
Adam Horovitz
Self


Mathieu Kassovitz
Mathieu Kassovitz
Self
Mathieu Kassovitz
Self
Bonz Malone
Bonz Malone
Self
Bonz Malone
Self
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