NIke Nike canceled Monday's launch of its new limited edition USA-themed Air Max 1 sneaker for the Fourth of July holiday after criticism that it featured an early American flag that some found offensive. Critics reportedly included former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has endorsed Nike and appeared in its advertising campaigns. After Nike pulls 'Betsy Ross flag' Air Max 1 USA sneakers celebrating the July Fourth; the shoes appeared on resale site StockX for $2,500. Global sports retailer, Nike has faced backlash over their impending roll out of their limited edition Nike Air max quick strike, Fourth of July trainer. The Independence day release was pulled back after fans began to notice that the flag used for the Patriotic themed shoe, had in fact been an iteration of the 1777 flag created by famed upholster. Red stripes with 13 stars in a circular Nike pulls its Betsy Ross flag AIR Max 1 4th of July themes shoes after Colin Kaepernick complained that the flag for the 13 colonies was associated with a period of slavery, the Wall Street Nike made the decision to halt distribution of the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July shoe based on concerns that it could unintentionally offend and detract from the nation’s Nike canceled the release of the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July sneaker because it might offend some people. The sneaker displayed the Betsy Ross flag, a symbol that caused debate. Nike said Tuesday said the Air Max 1 Quick Strike sneakers could "offend and detract" from the Fourth of July. “Nike made the decision to halt distribution of the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July based on concerns that it could unintentionally offend and detract from the nation’s patriotic holiday.” On July 4, the United States of America celebrates Independence Day. In order to honour the nation's most important day, last week Nike released a special sneaker, the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July, featuring the Betsy Ross Flag on its heel. Nike reportedly pulled the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July after spokesperson Colin Kaepernick expressed concern about its imagery. Nike has canceled plans to sell a limited-edition Air “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 spokeswoman told CNBC. “Nike made the decision to halt distribution of the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July based on concerns that it could unintentionally offend and detract from the nation’s patriotic Nike ordered a recall of its new July Fourth-themed Air Max 1 sneakers over concerns about its Betsy Ross flag logo. "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," the brand told Sole Collector. "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 Yahoo Finance. Nike made the decision to halt distribution of the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July based on concerns that it could unintentionally offend and detract from the nation's patriotic Nike\'s Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July sneakers, featuring the Betsy Ross flag. In addition to the connection to its time and place in history, this particular flag has also been more According to CNN, Nike decided to stop distributing the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July model based on concerns that it could inadvertently insult and disrespect the national patriotic holiday. Nike planned to celebrate the Fourth of July with a new sneaker, a special edition of the Air Max 1 Quick Strike featuring that most patriotic of symbols: an American flag. According to CNN, Nike decided to stop distributing the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July model based on concerns that it could inadvertently insult and disrespect the national patriotic holiday.
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