1 pair of exclusive Nike shoes designed by Tinker Hatfield & Jason Sudeikis
Note: Design of shoe is not final and sketch is for reference only.
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Nike and Jason Sudeikis have a long-standing relationship - just watch Season 3 of Ted Lasso, which also marked the launch of a Nike AFC Richmond collection.
Earlier this year, Jason Sudeikis visited Nike World Headquarters on Just Do It Day, when employees and friends of the brand came together for the ultimate celebration of sport. Jason invited his high school best friends to meet Tinker Hatfield, Nike's Vice President, Creative Concepts, who has earned global recognition for imagination and innovation designing iconic shoes for Nike and the Jordan Brand.
Tinker was inspired by Jason and his friend's love of Nike, sneakers and their home state. Drawing upon these themes, Nike and Jason partnered to create an exclusive sneaker and one-of-a-kind silhouette which was inspired by the iconic Air Jordan 1.
Rooted in Nike's and Jason's love of storytelling, the colors highlight the beauty of Kansas through its unique sky and wheat fields; and nuanced messaging on the shoe pay homage to Jason and his friend's hometown of Overland Park, Kansas.
While not commercially available, we will be auctioning a pair of the shoes to benefit Steps of Faith. Nike and Steps of Faith have a joint commitment in removing barriers to enable movement, through sport and everyday life.
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About Tinker Hatfield, Vice President, Creative Concepts, Nike, Inc.
Born in Hillsboro, Oregon on April 30, 1952, Tinker Hatfield attended Central Linn High School where he earned distinction as an accomplished basketball player, an All-American Track & Field star in hurdles and pole vaulting. Tinker was the first High School athlete in state history to win four individual track events at the State Championships.
Tinker studied architecture at the University of Oregon while being coached by the legendary Bill Bowerman. He held the UO record in the pole vault and placed sixth in the 1976 Olympic trials.
As Vice President of Creative Concepts at Nike, Tinker Hatfield has earned global recognition for imagination and innovation in his collaborations with Michael Jordan for the Air Jordan line at Nike. In addition to working with Michael Jordan, Tinker Hatfield currently creates specialized Nike athletic products for champion athletes including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Sabrina Ionescu, Laird Hamilton, Gabrielle Reece, Renaud Lavillenie and numerous track and field athletes.
Tinker Hatfield has written for the Harvard Business Review in addition to appearing in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Fortune Magazine, and many other publications. In 1998, Fortune Magazine named Tinker Hatfield on of the 100 Most Influential Designers of the century. Recently he has been the subject of sneaker collector documentaries and cover stories on several magazines such as Sole Collector, Quickstrike" (ComplexTV) and Esquire Network. He also dedicates time mentoring young Nike designers helping to build the Nike of the future. Tinker Hatfield is also primarily responsible for the re-branding of the University of Oregon.
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Bidding will end on November 15 at 12pm central.
You will be notified via the online auction website, Givesmart, if you are the winning bidder. Expect an email from Steps of Faith with more details.
All online auction purchases benefit Steps of Faith Foundation and are final.
Item Value: Priceless!
