Nike's Ekiden Collection celebrates the unmatched passion and devotion of Japan’s long-distance relay runners, whose grit, teamwork, and speed inspire athletes globally.
The flame graphic is borrowed from the world-record-breaking Air Streak Spectrum Plus: a revered 2002 silhouette from the Streak Series, which was designed with insights from Japanese racers. Japanese kanji characters on the upper of each Ekiden Collection silhouette complement the throwback design.
“Ekiden is a race where the items you wear also attract attention, so running in distinctive shoes motivates you to push your limits. This year’s flame design really gets me fired up for the race,” says Toyo University ekiden runner Kosuke Ishida.
Heartbreak leaned into the Ekiden Collection's campaign, “Let Your Fire Run,” bringing some heat to a cold morning in Boston.
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