The Nike Air Tailwind 79 has been selected to be part of Nike’s latest 2019 BETURE Collection to honor the LGBTQ community. This special colorway of the silhouette starts off with a translucent mesh upper in Half Blue with Platinum Suede detailing on the toe and heels for that retro look. Black Swooshes have been placed on the mesh side panels along with a pink tongue that comes with a hot pink Swoosh logo on the tongue tag. Lastly we have a rainbow flag on the heel along with black Nike branding to complete the look.
Grab a detailed look at the pair below and be sure to check out our store list to secure your pair on their June 1st release date. The retail price tag is set at $100 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.
