Outside of track spikes and killshots, Nike's products never really appealed to me, but after reading Goucher's book, I donated these items and any free race shirts that also happened to be made by Nike. While the brand is much larger than Salazar, I can't help but still feel uncomfortable supporting their athletes when the brand stood by him at every turn. These feelings came back up recently when first Nikki Hiltz mentioned Kara's experience with Nike as one of the reasons they chose to leave Coach Mike Smith once it became clear that they would have to become a Nike athlete to do so. Then more recently, when Riley Brady announced they would be sponsored by Nike, a brand whose shoes have allowed them to have two of the most recent game-changing performances, I would not say I can never forgive Nike, but I feel like they haven't even tried to regain our trust as fans and consumers.
A few years ago I bought a pair of Saucony running socks that fit perfectly but unfortunately I can’t find them online anymore. Now I’m partial to Feetures socks. Their socks fit perfectly plus they sponsor local races.
Yes, I’d be interested in learning more about where are running shoes are actually made. As a Mainer I’m proud that New Balance is still manufacturing in Skowhegan. I’ve even started wearing the 1080s. Love that Fresh Foam
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Outside of track spikes and killshots, Nike's products never really appealed to me, but after reading Goucher's book, I donated these items and any free race shirts that also happened to be made by Nike. While the brand is much larger than Salazar, I can't help but still feel uncomfortable supporting their athletes when the brand stood by him at every turn. These feelings came back up recently when first Nikki Hiltz mentioned Kara's experience with Nike as one of the reasons they chose to leave Coach Mike Smith once it became clear that they would have to become a Nike athlete to do so. Then more recently, when Riley Brady announced they would be sponsored by Nike, a brand whose shoes have allowed them to have two of the most recent game-changing performances, I would not say I can never forgive Nike, but I feel like they haven't even tried to regain our trust as fans and consumers.
I'm a toe socks guy
A few years ago I bought a pair of Saucony running socks that fit perfectly but unfortunately I can’t find them online anymore. Now I’m partial to Feetures socks. Their socks fit perfectly plus they sponsor local races.
Yes, I’d be interested in learning more about where are running shoes are actually made. As a Mainer I’m proud that New Balance is still manufacturing in Skowhegan. I’ve even started wearing the 1080s. Love that Fresh Foam