Nike’s ‘Puerto Rico’ sneaker given the boot after objection of indigenous Panamanian group

An indigenous Panamanian group has forced Nike to cancel a forthcoming “Puerto Rico” version of its classic Air Force 1 sneaker.

Following the objection of the Guna community of Panama, the US sportswear giant has withdrawn the limited edition model described as a “tribute to Puerto Rico.”

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Nike’s ‘Puerto Rico’ sneaker given the boot after objection of indigenous Panamanian group

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