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June 13 , 2020 - Integrating a brush-off leather upper, the Air Max 90 PRM and Air Force 1 PRM are inspired by fanatics who root for their favorite clubs from anywhere. Team colors transform from home to away (and vice versa) based upon the unique wear patterns of the wearer. https://www.architectureandsneakers.com

In recognition of frontline healthcare workers combating COVID-19 around the world, Nike will partner with nonprofit Good360 in the United States and local organizations across Europe to donate more than 140,000 pieces of footwear, apparel and equipment globally. The effort is led by messages of gratitude to healthcare professionals. From one athlete to another, Nike athletes recognize the physical and mental resilience of healthcare athletes. We teamed with Joshua Buatsi, Cristina Chirichella, Amandine Henry, Sabrina Ionescu, Anni Espar Llaquet, Ja Morant, Joc Pederson, Casey Short and Nafi Thiam to thank healthcare workers. These athletes joined with Nike to help announce the donation of 30,000 pairs of Nike Air Zoom Pulse to health systems and hospitals in Chicago, Los Angeles, Memphis and New York City, and within the Veterans Health Administration. An additional 2,500 pairs are being donated to hospitals across Europe, including Barcelona, Berlin, London, Milan, Paris ...

OHSU’s Callie Beckwith tries out a new face shield produced by Nike, April 3, 2020. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff) An Oral History of One Team’s Race to Help Protect Front-line Healthcare Workers 1 Staff on call at Boston Medical Center’s Emergency Department, April 17, 2020. (Boston Medical Center) This is a long shot. It isn’t the first time that Nike teams have sprung into action to meet a daunting challenge. But there was no precedent for this level of urgency. There was no playbook for these kind of stakes, as teams across NIKE, Inc., came together to respond to a pressing need: personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19. Among those who rallied to help are designers, innovators, engineers, social impact partners and public affairs leaders, working closely with local health professionals while adhering to social distancing and safety guidelines. And they are far from alone, as companies and industries worldwide join in supporting front-...

Today, although 7.8 billion athletes aren't playing together, we're all answering the call to play for the world, a spirit that's commended in Nike's global campaign. For Nike, supporting the shift in public life amidst the coronavirus means approaching novel problems with the indomitable spirit of an athlete. Combined with its work in local communities and its manufacturing of PPE for first responders, Nike is giving all athletes the digital resources they need to stay active indoors and tools that span a range of digital content and platforms. 1. Commitment, Through a Library of Digital Workouts and Resources Nike’s digital ecosystem — including the Nike App, NTC, NRC, social channels, nike.com and the podcast Trained — is full of free workouts, content and expert guidance to help athletes reach their fitness goals, whatever they are. 2. Community, Through Livestreamed Workouts Led by Nike Master Trainers Staying active or working on your sport at home can be...

Working closely with health professionals at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Nike's innovation, manufacturing and product teams have come together to provide for an urgent need: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the form of full-face shields and powered, air-purifying respirator (PAPR) lenses to protect against the coronavirus (COVID-19). When OHSU shared its current face shield, finding a way to reproduce the equipment with Nike-owned materials and manufacturing facilities became an immediate goal. The aim was not just a high-functioning shield, but also one that allowed a simple model of production. OHSU's healthcare workers instantly became field testers of the prototypes and validators of the final equipment.  Nike's version of the full-face shield transforms elements of the brand's footwear and apparel into much-needed PPE. Collar padding once destined for shoes is repurposed; cords originally earmarked for apparel reconsidered; and, most i...

Updated 2:00 PM PST, April 3 NIKE, Inc., will provide an additional $1.6 million to help local organizations meet immediate needs, such as food assistance and medical care, in key cities and communities around the world where our employees live and work. Our local communities are a critical part of our everyday efforts — whether that’s getting kids active, leveling the playing field for all or responding to this pandemic. These grants will support on-the-ground organizations that need it the most, such as health, social services and humanitarian organizations, food banks and COVID-19 response funds. Our people and our communities have always been at the core of who we are and what we do. Nike’s leaders, the Nike Foundation and Nike have committed more than $17 million to COVID-19 response efforts around the world.

Updated 8:30 AM PST, March 26 For the continued safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, our Nike owned and operated stores will remain temporarily closed in multiple countries around the world.  Stores in select locations are open based on guidance from health and government authorities. Customers can find information on stores here. Original Statement Posted 7:00 AM PST, March 15 The well-being of our teammates and consumers is our top priority so we have decided to close our stores in multiple countries around the world including in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). These closures will go into effect from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. Customers can continue to shop on Nike.com and on our Nike apps. We are taking additional steps in other Nike-managed facilities, including the option to work from home, staggered work schedules, social distancing and additional...