‘Nikes On My Feet’ Mac Miller (2010) “Nikes on My Feet” is an early Mac Miller standout from the 2010 mixtape K.I.D.S. (Kickin’ Incredibly Dope Shit), released during his rise as a Pittsburgh based independent artist associated with Rostrum Records and the Most Dope collective. The track is built on a prominent sample of Lord Finesse’s “Hip 2 Da Game,” pairing classic 1990s East Coast production sensibilities with Mac Miller’s laid-back delivery, sneaker references, and everyday storytelling that helped define his early aesthetic. The song became one of his key breakthrough visuals rather than a traditional chart single, with its music video, shot around neighborhood streets, a record store, and local spots in Pittsburgh, introducing a wider audience to his image and style. Over time, “Nikes on My Feet” has been regarded as a foundational record in his catalog, capturing the mood of his teenage come up era and remaining closely associated with the nostalgia around his early mixtape y...