In 1988, Bo Jackson led the charge for Nike's followup to its original Nike Air Trainer that released in 1986 with the Nike Air Trainer SC. One of the colorways that were cooked up for the original release took color inspiration from a training staple for Bo the medicine ball.Apr 3, 2019
Does Bo Jackson have his own shoe?
The Tecmo Bo shoe line comes in two designs. The tongue will feature an eight-bit version of Bo taken from the Tecmo Bowl game. The other sneaker design celebrates his baseball career and is patterned after the Kansas City Royals' light blue and white uniform colors. Jackson and Nike have a long history together.
What year did Bo Jackson Cross Trainers come out?
The Nike Air Trainer 1 is the first-ever cross-training shoe, and released in 1987. Designed by Tinker Hatfield and worn by athletes like Bo Jackson and John McEnroe, the Air Trainer 1 is one of Nike's most famous sport silhouettes.
What were Bo Jackson's shoes called?
Nike Air Trainer SC (Nike Air Trainer 3) Although Bo Jackson was also known to wear the Air Trainer 1, that shoe was more closely tied to tennis legend John McEnroe. The first shoe to truly connect to the multi-sport icon was the Air Trainer SC in its debut "Medicine Ball" colorway.Feb 3, 2019
Who wore the Nike Air Trainer?
Designed by Tinker Hatfield and worn by athletes like Bo Jackson and John McEnroe, the Air Trainer 1 is one of Nike's most famous sport silhouettes. Hatfield designed the shoe after a trip to the gym when he realized that several people there brought two pairs of shoes: one for running, and one for weightlifting.