Jerry Rice was born in Starkville, Mississippi, the son of Joe, a bricklayer. As a child, Jerry is said to have developed his legendary hands catching bricks on Joe’s jobsites, and the latest Air Trainer 1 celebrates that particular superhero origin story.
Done up in colors that celebrate Number 80’s tenure with the San Francisco 49ers, the Nike Air Trainer 1 Jerry Rice edition mixes white leather with red overlays and metallic gold paneling on the upper, a variegated, eye-popping palette, yet not overly loud or busy. Brick graphics adorn the insoles, meanwhile, a subtle nod to Joe’s hand in Jerry’s development, while a trowel is more overtly embroidered on the heel — the most famous tool of the trade.
Top to bottom, just a cool, creative tribute to an all-time great — and to the early years that saw him start down that path — the Nike Air Trainer 1 Jerry Rice release date is set for May 1 at select stateside retailers. A Nike.com release is expected, but as yet unannounced. Stay tuned.
Nike Air Trainer 1 Mid Premium
“Jerry Rice”
Style #: 607081-101
1 May 2015
$120
