Colin Kaepernick might not be back on an NFL field yet, but Nike’s putting the professional football player and activist front and center for its 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign.
On Wednesday Nike tweeted a new spot narrated by the former NFL …
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Colin Kaepernick’s Nike ad is naturally a meme now
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On Monday, Nike unveiled athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick as one of the faces of its new campaign and soon after chaos ensued, because…of course it did.
Kaepernick’s Nike ad features a close-up of the football player’s face, and ad copy that reads, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.”
Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything#JustDoIt pic.twitter.com/SRWkMIDdaO
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) September 3, 2018
The athlete rose to national fame for being the first NFL player to kneel during the National Anthem in protest of police brutality against African-American people in the United States. His protest has since inspired players across the league to do the same. Read more…
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LeBron James says his new Nike sneaker was inspired by African-American women
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What a week for Nike.
LeBron James has revealed his newest Nike collaboration, inspired by his belief that “African-American women are some of the strongest people on earth.” And it is stunning.
Celebrating the power of “some amazingly strong women” including his mother, wife and daughter, James’ HFR x LeBron 16 was unveiled at the Harlem Fashion Row Showcase Gala on Tuesday.
“As someone who has a platform, because of what I do, I thought it was important to lend that platform to a group of people that I believe are under-recognized,” said James in a press statement. Read more…
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View More LeBron James says his new Nike sneaker was inspired by African-American womenPeople are getting roasted for their hilariously ineffective Nike protests
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Remember when people smashed their expensive Keurig coffee brewers all in the name of protest? Well, this week the same phenomenon is happening with Nike products.
On Sunday, the sportswear company announced that Colin Kaepernick is one of the faces for their new “Just Do It” campaign, to the chagrin of some and the joy of many more. Folks who are adamantly against the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback — known for kneeling against police brutality — have come up with a rather unusual way to protest: destroying Nike gear they already own.
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Nike makes Colin Kaepernick one of the faces of its ‘Just Do It’ campaign
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On Labor Day, Nike released a powerful ad featuring Colin Kaepernick, the NFL star still in exile for standing up for his beliefs.
The ad is a simple black and white image of Kaepernick’s face with the message, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Kaepernick tweeted the ad from his Twitter account Monday afternoon.
Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything#JustDoIt pic.twitter.com/SRWkMIDdaO
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) September 3, 2018
According to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, the ad is part of a campaign that will make Kaepernick one of the faces of the company’s legendary “Just Do It” campaign, which turns 30 this year. The company also released ads featuring Serena Williams, NFL receiver Odell Beckham, Jr., and one-handed football player Shaquem Griffin, who made the Seattle Seahawks for the upcoming NFL season. Read more…
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View More Nike makes Colin Kaepernick one of the faces of its ‘Just Do It’ campaignSneakers on sale: Save on fresh kicks from Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Puma, Reebok, and more
With the start of another school year quickly coming up, you need to look your best to impress your new classmates and teachers. Luckily, there are new deals on sneakers for young men and women starting high school or college, or anyone looking to up…
View More Sneakers on sale: Save on fresh kicks from Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Puma, Reebok, and moreNike are doing a 30% off flash sale on selected 2017 Air Max’s
Starting from today, 31 July, until the end of Wednesday 8 August, Nike are doing a flash sale on selected Air Max 2017 running shoes which sees you save 30% off their list price.
SEE ALSO: Save 50% on a 12-month Audible membership until 31 July 2018…
Nike debuts its most ambitious SNKRS stash drop for the Championship Tour featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA
On a mild Thursday night at the Los Angeles Forum, Nike’s public relations team and a group of journalists from some of the country’s leading lifestyle, tech, and general interest websites gathered to see the debut of Nike’s most ambitious SNKRS stash drop. Launched in conjunction with Kendrick Lamar’s Top Dawg Entertainment, the collaboration between […]
View More Nike debuts its most ambitious SNKRS stash drop for the Championship Tour featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA5 food-inspired sneakers that actually worked
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The world of sneakers and the world of food may seem like an odd pairing, but the two can often combine to create some surprisingly great results.
Maybe the most recent example of this was Pizza Hut’s Pie Tops II, which released at the start of last month alongside the men’s NCAA Tournament and gave fans a way to order pizza directly from the tongue of their shoes.
It was a bit of a gimmick, but — minus ridiculous branding — the shoes themselves actually aren’t all that bad. And that’s a sentiment that rings true to most if resale prices are any indication at all.
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View More 5 food-inspired sneakers that actually workedApple Watch gets new bands for spring
Apple has unveiled new Apple Watch bands for spring. Bands include Woven Nylon bands direct from Apple, Nike bands, and Hermès bands. Long story short, there are a bunch of new colors and styles. The Woven Nylon bands focus on stripes, alternating white with another color (Black Stripe, Blue Stripe, Gray Stripe and Pink Stripe). […]
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It’s almost spring, and spring means running weather, and running weather means running shoe sales. It’s the transitive property of outdoor fitness — or something. And whether you’ve been itching to start training for a road race or are just looking to hit the pavement before beach season, at least you can get a new pair of running shoes on sale.
Whether you’re looking for shoes with great cushioning, trail shoes for some cross country action, or just a pair of stylish kicks that make it *look* like you’re a runner, there are some great deals worth snatching up. Read more…
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Best deals on running shoes for spring 2018
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It’s almost spring, and spring means running weather, and running weather means running shoe sales. It’s the transitive property of outdoor fitness — or something. And whether you’ve been itching to start training for a road race or are just looking to hit the pavement before beach season, at least you can get a new pair of running shoes on sale.
Whether you’re looking for shoes with great cushioning, trail shoes for some cross country action, or just a pair of stylish kicks that make it *look* like you’re a runner, there are some great deals worth snatching up. Read more…
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