Unruly crowds line up for Nike shoe
More than 100 sheriff's deputies in riot gear broke up an out-of-control crowd waiting to buy a new Nike basketball shoe at one of the stores Thursday evening in Orlando, Fla. Authorities say there were no injuries or arrests outside the Florida Mall late Thursday. The crowd began getting unruly as hundreds packed the parking lot, waiting to buy the $220, limited-edition shoe that was timed to be released during the NBA All-Star Game in Orlando
Police hold back crowds near The Florida Mall in Orlando, Fla. late Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 after more than 100 sheriff's deputies in riot gear broke up an out-of-control crowd waiting to buy a new Nike basketball shoe at one of the stores. Authorities say there were no injuries or arrests outside the Florida Mall late Thursday. The crowd began getting unruly as hundreds packed the parking lot, waiting to buy the $220, limited-edition shoe that was timed to be released during the NBA All-Star Game in Orlando.
Deputies and store security personnel keep crowds under control Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Orlando, Fla., one day after a limited number of Nike's Foamposite Galaxy shoes at the Foot Locker store in the Florida Mall sparked a large scale riot involving hundreds of shoppers. Police used tear gas and electronic weapons and made numerous arrests late Thursday to disperse the crowds
Crowds gather outside The Florida Mall in Orlando, Fla. early Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 after more than 100 sheriff's deputies in riot gear broke up an out-of-control crowd waiting to buy a new Nike basketball shoe at one of the stores Thursday evening. Authorities say there were no injuries or arrests outside the Florida Mall late Thursday. The crowd began getting unruly as hundreds packed the parking lot, waiting to buy the $220, limited-edition shoe that was timed to be released during the NBA All-Star Game in Orlando
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