The auction includes two pairs of Nike Mags inspired by "Back to the Future," made to raise money for Parkinson's research.
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Snopes→ Nike Keeps Plans for Arizona Factory Despite Controversy
Despite his earlier criticism, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey welcomed Nike to Arizona.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Colin Kaepernick Force Nike to Cancel ‘Offensive’ Betsy Ross American Flag Sneakers?
On July 1 2019, the Wall Street Journal published an article reporting that Nike had canceled shipment of a planned Betsy Ross flag-themed sneaker, adding that former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick had forced the athletic wear company to do so as
Snopes→ Nike Pulls Flag Sneaker after Kaepernick Complaint
The Air Max 1 USA shoe had already been sent to retailers.
Is Arkansas Law Enforcement Photographing Inmates in ‘Nike’ Gear?
The Union County, Arkansas sheriff’s department has responded to widespread outrage in October 2018 about its policy of photographing inmates in shirts bearing the Nike slogan: The Sheriff in Union County, Arkansas is putting Nike t-shirts on people they arrest and making them wear them during mugshots. Source says it is to mock Nike and […]
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Snopes→ Did a Sheriff’s Dept. Dress Arrestees in Nike Shirts for Their Mugshots?
Was the use of Nike shirts for mugshots a subtle jab at the company's political choices, or a practical use of available material?
Snopes→ Nike ‘Deeply Concerned’ by ‘Disturbing’ Ronaldo Rape Claim
Lawyers for a Nevada woman who has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of raping her say a psychiatrist determined she suffers post-traumatic stress and depression.
Snopes→ Did Nike Donate Vastly More to Republicans Than Democrats In the 2018 Election Cyle?
News reports captured some of the important details about campaign contributions by Nike workers, but their headlines over-simplified the reality.
Snopes→ Did the National Association of Police Organizations Call for a Boycott of Nike?
The police union's president called Colin Kaepernick a "shallow dilettante" who disrespected the American flag in a letter to Nike's CEO.
Snopes→ Does Nike Make Shoes Featuring the ‘All-Seeing Eye’ Symbol?
If you think that your shoes are watching you, maybe they are ... if you own this particular Nike line.
Snopes→ Does Nike Own Chevrolet?
People looking to boycott Nike-owned companies may want to avoid Converse and Hurley products, but no need to trade-in your Chevrolet vehicle.
Snopes→ Does This Photograph Show Barron Trump Wearing Nike Shoes?
An ongoing controversy over Nike's endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick expanded to include an old photograph of the president's 12-year-old son.
Snopes→ Did Nike Release a Line of ‘Burned’ Sneakers to Clap Back at Protesters?
A creative sneaker-based artwork was wrongly associated with later protests against Nike.
Snopes→ Did Ford Make Colin Kaepernick the Face of Their New Ad Campaign?
A joke posted to the political humor section of Reddit was mistaken as genuine news by a number of social media users.
Snopes→ Did Nike Fire Colin Kaepernick After an Arrest?
Junk news sites reported that the currently unsigned NFL quarterback lost his endorsement deal after being arrested for trespassing on a football field.
Snopes→ Louisiana Mayor Bans Purchase of Nike Products for City Recreational Facilities
"Under no circumstances will any Nike product ... be purchased for use or delivery at any City of Kenner Recreation Facility," the mayor declared in a memo.
Snopes→ Did Nike Say They Can Afford to “Let Go of All ‘Make America Great Again’ Customers”?
Nike may not be "taking a drastic hit to their bottom line," but they didn't say that quite so bluntly themselves.
Snopes→ Did Nike Urge Disgruntled Consumers to Donate Their Unwanted Shoes to Veterans?
A purported statement from the company asked critics to "respect our troops" and donate clothing rather than burn it.
Snopes→ Did a Business Ban Employees From Wearing Nike Products in the Workplace?
A mysterious photograph of a home-made sign went viral after Nike's controversial endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick, but its authenticity is unclear.
Snopes→ Is This Nike ‘Make America Great Again’ Hat Real?
An image purportedly showing the Nike 'swoosh' symbol on the tag of a 'Make America Great Again' hat is a hoax.
Snopes→ Do Nike Factory Workers in Vietnam Earn 20 Cents Per Hour?
Critics of Colin Kaepernick's endorsement deal with Nike shared viral claims about the pay and conditions of the company's factory workers.
Snopes→ Did Nike Offer ‘People of Color’ a 75 Percent Off Coupon?
Users of the controversial online forum 4Chan produced racially-charged and potentially dangerous fake coupons, in the aftermath of Nike's endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick.
Snopes→ Did Michael Jordan Resign from the Board at Nike and Take ‘Air Jordans’ with Him?
The former NBA superstar has not taken umbrage with the company's decision to use Colin Kaepernick in an ad campaign.
Snopes→ Did the University of Alabama Cut Ties with Nike Over the Colin Kaepernick Endorsement Deal?
A false viral Facebook rumor was fabricated using an online "fake news generator."
Snopes→ A Look at Companies Embroiled in Recent Political Debates
American companies are increasingly being pulled into the country's political and cultural wars.
Snopes→ LeBron James Says in Kaepernick Reference: I Stand with Nike
The basketball superstar — and new Los Angeles Laker — made the remarks as he received an award for both his style and his philanthropy from Harlem's Fashion Row.
Snopes→ Did the Federal Government Cancel an $80 Million Nike Contract?
A junk news website reported that the government canceled a nonexistent contract with Nike because the company "has decided it hates America."
Snopes→ Did Colin Kaepernick Immediately Lose a Nike Endorsement After an Anti-White Rant?
Reports that Nike rescinded their offer to make Kaepernick one of the faces of their 'Just Do It' campaign were junk news.
Snopes→ Did a Man Injure Himself by Setting the Nike Shoes He Was Wearing on Fire?
An internet hoax involving Nike shoes, an internet protest, and an unrelated photograph of a burn victim fooled a number of viewers in September 2018.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Get a $200 Nike Gift Card’ Scam Message
According to a message that is circulating via social media, you can get a $200 Nike gift card just by clicking and sharing a link. The post ‘Get a $200 Nike Gift Card’ Scam Message appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did Nike Cut Ties With the Dallas Cowboys Over National Anthem Protests?
A "satirical" web site published a fake story about the sportswear company, which has in fact expressed support for players' right to protest.