Nike statement: We regularly make business decisions to withdraw initiatives, products & services. Nike halted on distribution of the Air Max 1 Quick Strike due to concerns that it could unintentionally offend & detract from the nation’s patriotic holiday
Nike is pulling a flag-themed tennis shoe after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick complained to the shoemaker, according to the
The Air Max 1 USA shoe had already been sent to retailers to go on sale this week for the July Fourth holiday, theArizona Gov. Doug Ducey lashed out at Nike's decision to yank the sneaker, tweeting that he is asking the state's commerce authority to withdraw all financial incentives for the company to locate there.
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