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Nike Pulls 'Betsy Ross Flag' Fourth of July Shoes After Colin Kaepernick Intervenes

Nike has reportedly nixed plans to release a sneaker in celebration of July Fourth after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick spoke out against the design, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

According to the WSJ, Nike had planned to release the Air Max 1 USA for sale this week, featuring the early flag designed by Betsy Ross. The design included 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 stars to represent the original U.S. colonies.

"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," a Nike spokeswoman told the WSJ.