Nike’s racing icon, the Air Tailwind 79, is officially back in rotation with a brand new “Pacific Blue” colorway hitting the market. The Nike Air Tailwind 79 Pacific Blue comes with a Blue nylon upper with matching suede overlays on the eyestay, toe and heel. Contrast is made by way of the Orange detailing on the Swoosh logo, lining and heel tab. A Sail midsole and Gum rubber outsole round out the main features of the shoe.
Now you can find this Air Tailwind 79 available at select overseas retailers like 43einhalb and soon on Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $90 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.
