For 2019 Nike Sportswear will release the Air Max 1 in the ‘Fourth of July’ theme which is part of the patriotic releases from the brand. This version of the classic runner flaunts an inverted color blocking theme compared to the original but sports a patriotic-inspired finish to perfectly celebrate America’s Independence Day. The woven tongue features a patch with 13 stars around the “NIKE AIR” logo and an American flag is proudly showcased on the heel.
Check out the photos, and look for the Nike Air Max 1 “4th of July” to release on July 1st at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $140 USD.
Nike was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports and initially operated as a distributor for the Japanese shoemaker Onitasuka Tiger (now known as Asics). It officially became Nike Inc. in 1971.The Nike swoosh was designed by Portland State University student Carolyn Davidson,The slogan “Just Do It” was inspired by serial killer Gary Gilmore, who said “let’s do it” just before he was executed by a firing squad in 1977.