Expanding on the women’s lineup, the Swoosh will be launching a few new color options of Nike React Element 55. This new offering starts off with a very light blue covering the entire textile mesh upper while dark grey accents are then placed on the Swoosh, inner liner, eyelets, and heel tab. Orange accents are used on the stitching, tongues and also appearing on the White React cushioned sole.
Look for this React Element 55 to release on May 2nd at select retailers and nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $130 USD.
Nike was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports and initially operated as a distributor for the Japanese shoemaker Onitasuka Tiger (now known as Asics). It officially became Nike Inc. in 1971.The Nike swoosh was designed by Portland State University student Carolyn Davidson，The slogan “Just Do It” was inspired by serial killer Gary Gilmore, who said “let’s do it” just before he was executed by a firing squad in 1977.
