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This undated product image obtained by the Associated Press shows Nike Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July shoes that have a U.S. flag with 13 white stars in a circle on it, known as the Betsy Ross flag, on them. Nike is pulling the flag-themed tennis shoe after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick complained to the shoemaker, according to the Wall Street Journal. (AP Photo) Read more AP Nike is canceling a sneaker that featured the “Betsy Ross” version of the American flag from the late 18th century. “Nike made the decision to halt distribution of the Air Max 1 Quick Strike 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. 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. Colin Kaepernick made Nike cancel this 'Fourth of July' Quickstrike Air Max 1 sneaker. Find out why and more about the canceled release here. The Wall Street Journal reports that Nike pulled the sneaker after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and others criticized the use of the flag. “Nike has chosen not to release the Air Nike's decision not to release its Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July shoe reportedly came in response to objections from Colin Kaepernick, a former NFL star and company endorser, who made Nike ordered a recall of its new July Fourth-themed Air Max 1 sneakers over concerns about its Betsy Ross flag logo. Prices for the shoes rocketed on the website StockX, as seen on a 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. 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 Nike said Tuesday said the Air Max 1 Quick Strike sneakers could "offend and detract" from the Fourth of July. 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. 1 of 3 | This undated product image obtained by the Associated Press shows Nike Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July shoes that have a U.S. flag with 13 white stars in a circle on it, known as the Betsy Ross flag, on them. Nike is pulling the flag-themed tennis shoe after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick complained to the shoemaker, according to the Wall Street Journal. (Nike via AP Photo) 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 has pulled a new Fourth of July shoe featuring Betsy Ross' flag for the 13 American colonies reportedly after Colin Kaepernick expressed concerns, sparking outrage among some Nike immediately shared Kaepernick's concerns and decided to suspend the sales of the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July and asked retailers to send back their shoes in stock (some of the sneakers, however, managed to reach the secondary market and on Stockx some of these sneakers are now valued $2,500, nearly about 20 times the starting price). 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 spokesperson told Yahoo Finance. “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 holiday.”
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