by (Beaverton, OR) – The Nike N7 program released preview pictures of its “Dragonfly Collection” today featuring Native American baseball player Jacoby Ellsbury (Navajo) of the New York Yankee’s. The Nike N7 program initially begin with the idea of selling and targeting Native Americans with a special brand of shoes to promote a more healthier lifestyle. Beginning in 2009, Nike expanded N7 product line to include a N7 collection available for purchase by anyone inspired by Native athletes and the N7 Fund. The launch date set for the Spring 2015 collection is set for March 25th.
A dragonfly print based on legend reflects the baseball player’s passion for speed. Jacoby Ellsbury, the first major leaguer of Navajo descent, is proud of his heritage and his speed. The New York outfielder was just 8 years old when his mom told him about the dragonfly, a Native American legend that his grandfather had passed down to her. As Ellsbury recalls it: “If you catch a dragonfly without killing it and rub it on the bottom of your feet, it will make you faster”.
N7 is Nike’s long-time commitment and mission to inspire and enable 2 million Native American and Aboriginal youth in North America to participate in sport and physical activity. The N7 philosophy embraces the Native philosophy: “In every deliberation we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.”
Nike celebrates Ellsbury’s heritage and passion for speed with the Spring 2015 N7 Collection, featuring a detailed pattern of the dragonfly wing on the running and training apparel and footwear. The graphic reflects the momentum and strength of a dragonfly’s speed, and brings new life to a legend that spans generations.
The Spring N7 Collection, which incorporates Nike Flyknit technology, organic cotton and recycled polyester into several styles, highlights the N7 philosophy of considering the lasting impact our decisions have on the planet and embodies Nike’s commitment to sustainable innovation by creating product engineered for superior athletic performance and lower environmental impact.
Men’s Nike Free N7 4.0 Flyknit
704148-400
Neo Turquoise/Fierce Green/Hyper Turquoise/Black
$120
Nike Free Trainer 5.0 V5 N7
717811-041
Anthracite/Dark Turquoise/White/Black
$100
Nike N7 Print Wing
677601-001
Dark Grey/Fierce Green
$35
Nike N7 Windrunner
677600-301
Rough Green/Black/Fierce Green/Fierce Green
$80
Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit 5 Print N7
717812-361
Hyper Turquoise/Black/White/Bright Crimson
$110
Women’s Nike Free N7 4.0 Flyknit
704149-300
Hyper Turquoise/Neo Turquoise/Sunset Glow/Bright Crimson
$120
Nike N7 Printed Women’s Capris
677612-010
Black/White
$70
Nike N7 Windrunner
677609-301
Hyper Turquoise/Black/Bright Crimson/Bright Crimson
$80
Nike N7 Graphic Tank
677611-100
White/Black/White
$32
Nike N7 V-Neck Graphic Tee
677610-100
White/Dark Turquoise/Bright Crimson
$35
Also available in the N7 Spring Collection on Nike.com:
Men’s Nike Air Pegasus 83 N7
717813-333
Rough Green/Hyper Turquoise/Dark Turquoise/Black
$85
Nike N7 Dri-FIT Logo
677605-032
Black Heather/Dark Turquoise
$30
Nike N7 Epic Knit
677604-401
Dark Turquoise/Dark Turquoise/Black
$30
Nike N7 Printed Fast Break
677608-010
Black/Hyper Turquoise/White
$40
Nike N7 Wing
677602-051
Birch Heather/Dark Turquoise/Fierce Green
$35
Women’s Nike Air Pegasus 83 N7
717814-163
Sail/Hyper Turquoise/Black/Bright Crimson
$85
Nike N7 Dri-FIT Logo
656248-301
Hyper Turquoise/Dark Turquoise
$30
Nike N7 Women’s Basketball Shorts
677617-002
Black/Hyper Turquoise/Bright Crimson
$30
Nike N7 2.0 Gym Sack
BZ9708-001
Black/Black/White
I just love the style you guys/gals bring out.
It’s great to have N7 out But just think yous could do more with the prints and styles this season tribal print is in would like to see more of tribal or native style show the pride
Thank u for not being like the rest of the world and acting like we don’t exist. And being proactive on Native health and fitness. I do appreciate it.