Nike Pulls USA Flag-Themed Sneaker Amid Controversy About Its Symbolism
Nike has pulled an American flag-themed sneaker created to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.
The Air Max 1 USA was scheduled for release this week ahead of Independence Day. Printed at the heel of the shoe was an American flag with 13 white stars set in a circle — an early design of the United States flag commonly called the “Betsy Ross flag,” which was created during the American Revolution in the 1770s and represents the 13 original colonies.
“Nike has chosen not to release the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July as it featured an old version of the American flag,” a Nike spokesperson told FN.
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