Colin Kaepernick apparently has a lot of influence over Nike ... because the quarterback-turned-activist reportedly convinced Nike to nix plans to sell a flag-themed sneaker Kap considered offensive.
The sneaker giant was set to put a new colorway of its popular Air Max 1 sneaker on the market this week, featuring an old U.S. flag with 13 stars from the American Revolution ... but according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Nike pulled the shoe before it went on sale because Kaepernick complained.
Nike even sent the sneakers to retailers, but then the company asked to have the merchandise back.