Nike designs shoe for American Indians

AP on Yahoo ^ | 9/25/07 | Sarah Skidmore - ap

[Bonaparte]

The Rockport “Dressports” line has sure been good to my feet. Light, durable, comfortable, stylish. I could walk for miles in these.

[A knight without armor]

Sounds comfy. I’d like a pair.

[martin_fierro]

What about making a proper fitting shoe for my giant scandinavian foot?

[Mr. Blonde]

I don’t mind the cost so much, but it is at least an hour to go to a good shoe store. But a specialty running store really can’t be beat.

And I hear you on dress shoes.

[kitchen]

Ever try this place?

[Yardstick]

Feather designs adorn the inside and stars are on the sole to represent the night sky.

Wait, isn't this insensitive cultural profiling? And aren't these symbols a bit dated? Why not acknowledge tribal modernity with a roulette wheel or blackjack table motif?

[Theo]

Cool! Nothing wrong with identifying characteristics of different ethnic groups and creating products specifically for them. Go for it, Nike!

[river rat]

Exactly!
And, while we’re on the subject of casinos......with all the money coming in - why can’t they afford buy their own damned shoes?

Is it all going to drugs and alcohol?

[FreedomOfExpression]

...ball of the foot (front part, just behind the toes) is often wider, and the arch is often higher. Those shoes should be sold everywhere in the USA, IMO. :-)

Amen!

[river rat]

If Nike REALLY wanted to do something for “native Americans”, they could pull their manufacturing OUT of the far East and bring it to the reservations....

I’ll bet the Feds would give them a lot of tax breaks for manufacturing within the boundaries of “Indian Nation” property.....

[Old Flat Toad]

Yup.

[Desron13]

""Nike is aware of the growing health issues facing Native Americans," said Sam McCracken, manager of Nike's Native American Business program. "We are stepping up our commitment ... to elevate the issue of Native American health and wellness."

Can you say "Shameless act of pandering?"

I knew ya could.

[Desron13]

"You stupid heathens need our interference."

Exactly! Lets go down and literally put shoes on the natives feet.

[DryFly]

I hear Reebok has hired Earl Butz to design a shoe for the African American community.

[VanShuyten]

Tell your bosses to ship a couple of 10.5 5Es to Hitchcock Shoes so I can buy a pair.

http://www.wideshoes.com/

[MTMS]

Oh my gosh, Earth Shoes....memory lane...I had those in junior high. they look freaky to me now! haha

[radiohead]

Cute! Who sells them?

[FreedomCalls]

seriesly, i don’t think ethnicity has a bit to do with shoe sizes.

Of course not. It would be the same as saying some other appendage to the body is ethnic specific. And I don't think they want to start down that road.

[Grunthor]

The Beaverton-based company says the Air Native N7 is designed with a larger fit for the distinct foot shape of American Indians, and has a culturally specific look.

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I used to date a native gal. She had what I lovingly called “Flintstone Feet.”

Yeah, that relationship didn’t stand much of a chance.

[SIDENET]

She had what I lovingly called “Flintstone Feet.”

LOL.