The Ball Family Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex - Summary

Summary

The Ball family, including Lonzo, Lavar, and their friends, visited a sneaker store to discuss their favorite shoes and the new Big Baller Brand (BBB) sneakers. Lavar mentioned that the BBB shoes are exclusive and priced at $495, with a limited supply. The family also talked about their preferences, with Lonzo saying his favorite Jordan shoes are the 11th, and Lavar mentioning that he likes the 5th. They also discussed their approach to designing shoes, with Lonzo saying that he takes inspiration from other shoes and puts his own twist on them. The family also mentioned that they are not concerned with the sales of the shoes, but rather with creating a high-quality product that represents their brand.

Lavar also shared a story about meeting with Nike and how they didn't want to work with him because he was too demanding. He also mentioned that the BBB shoes are not just about making money, but about creating a symbol of their brand and family.

The family also tried on some of the shoes, including the BBB sandals, which they said were comfortable and had a good grip. They also talked about the possibility of creating a new colorway for the Lakers, and Lonzo mentioned that he would like to stay close to home in LA.

The video ended with the Ball family and their friends shopping for shoes and having fun, with Lavar saying that he's not concerned with making a lot of money from the shoes, but rather with creating a high-quality product that represents their brand.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. The Ball family, including Lonzo, Lavar, and others, visited a sneaker store.
2. Lonzo wore his own Big Baller Brand shoes.
3. The family talked about their favorite shoes, including Jordans and Kobes.
4. Lonzo's favorite Jordan is the Jordan 11.
5. Lavar mentioned that not everyone can afford $500 shoes, referring to the price point of Big Baller Brand shoes.
6. The family discussed their own brand, Big Baller Brand, and its exclusivity.
7. Lonzo designed his own shoe, which took about 3-4 hours.
8. The shoe's design was inspired by other shoes, including Adidas and Kobe shoes.
9. Lonzo and his family are not obsessed with sales figures for their shoes.
10. The shoe's price tag is symbolic and reflects its exclusivity.
11. Lonzo's shoe retails for $495.
12. The family visited a "crazy wall" with expensive sneakers, including ones that resell for up to $1,500.
13. Lonzo's shoe has a special colorway, including an "Oregon" version that matches the University of Oregon's uniform.
14. The Lakers have the second pick in the draft, and there's speculation about Lonzo's future with the team.
15. The family will judge the success of their shoe launch based on their own expectations.