Fox News’ Laura Ingraham Kicks “Pathetic” Nike After Colin Kaepernick Concerns See July 4th Shoe Yanked From Stores

Just hours before Nike’s Independance Day themed Air Max 1 USA was set to go on sale across America, the sportswear giant has pulled the kicks amidst apparent concerns from Colin Kaepernick about c…

As social media started taking its own kicks from opposite sides of the political field over the $140 shoe that was supposed to be on the shelves Monday, Team Kaepernick did not respond to request for comment from Deadline on the matter.“Nike has chosen not to release the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July as it featured the old version of the American flag,” the Oregon-based corporation said.

Blackballed by the NFL for his stance of taking a knee during the national anthem in protest of racial injustice, ex-San Francisco 49ers quarterback has become a valued part of Nike in the last year with the big buck marketing campaign that dropped during last year’s season opener. With copy like

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