68-415: Satan Shoes were a series of custom Nike Air Max 97 shoes, created in 2021 as a collaboration between American musician Lil Nas X and MSCHF , a Brooklyn, New York art collective . Their design and marketing gained controversy through prominent satanic imagery. Nike, Inc. sued MSCHF for trademark infringement , false designation of origin , trademark dilution , and unfair competition . A settlement
136-713: A 17-point third quarter deficit in Week 15 to defeat the Dallas Cowboys in overtime. Lawrence was also named AFC Player of the Week in Week 14 after completing 30 of 42 passes for 368 yards and three touchdowns and scoring a rushing touchdown in a 36–22 victory over the Tennessee Titans . In the season finale against the Titans to determine the AFC South , he completed 20 of 32 passes for 212 yards and one touchdown to win 20–16 and clinch
204-617: A 31–21 victory against the Colts. In Week 2, Lawrence completed 22 of 41 attempts for 216 yards in a 17–9 defeat against the Chiefs. In the following week against the Texans, Lawrence threw for 279 yards with a touchdown and an interception in a 37–17 loss. In Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium , Lawrence completed 23 of 30 attempts for 207 yards and a touchdown in a 23–7 victory. In
272-490: A 66.3 completion percentage, all noted improvements from his rookie campaign. For his performance, he was named as an alternate to the 2023 Pro Bowl and was the first Jaguars quarterback to receive Pro Bowl honors since David Garrard in 2009. He was ranked 96th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023 . In the season opener, Lawrence completed 24 of 32 passes for 241 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in
340-587: A VaporMax sole with the upper design of an older Air Max shoe such as the Air Max 95, 97, and 360. The shoe was originally released on 1 February 2018. It was named "270" for the 270 degrees of visibility in the Air unit around the shoe, and was inspired by the Air Max 93 and 180 shoes. It also was the tallest Air unit to ever be released at the time, measuring 32 mm. One year after the Air Max 270, Nike debuted their second Air unit to be designed for lifestyle purposes with
408-610: A Week 9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders , which saw Lawrence help Jacksonville overcome a 20–10 halftime deficit to win 27–20. The Week 9 victory kicked off the Jaguars winning seven of their last nine games, with Lawrence throwing for 2,273 yards, 15 touchdowns, and two interceptions. During this period, he led a game-winning drive against the Baltimore Ravens in the final two minutes of their Week 12 matchup and helped overcome
476-464: A basketball shoe by Tracy Teague, it was inspired by professional basketball player Charles Barkley . The visual design of the Air Max 95 was created by Sergio Lozano, who based the design on the human anatomy, with the spine of the shoe resembling the human spine and the materials intended to represent skin, ribs, and tendons. The Air Max 95 was the first pair in the line to utilize two air cushions in
544-570: A breakout season in 2022 when he led the Jaguars to their first division title and playoff win since 2017. William Trevor Lawrence was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on October 6, 1999. He later attended Cartersville High School in Cartersville, Georgia , where he played football and basketball. As a junior in 2016, he was The Atlanta Journal-Constitution player of the year after completing 250 of 406 passes for 3,904 yards and 51 touchdowns . As
612-565: A fumble in a 34–3 defeat against the San Francisco 49ers . Lawrence bounced back from his poor performance against the Titans, completing 24 of 32 attempts for 262 yards and two touchdowns, plus rushing for another two touchdowns to secure a 34–14 victory. Lawrence was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after his performance in Week 11. In Week 13 against the Bengals, Lawrence completed 22 of 29 passes for 259 yards, two passing touchdowns, and
680-666: A lawsuit against MSCHF. MSCHF had previously released "Jesus Shoes", a range of white Air Max 97 shoes which contained "60cc of holy water from the River Jordan ". Released in 1998, the Air Max Plus introduced Nike's Tuned Air system (TN), and as such became retrospectively known as the Air Max TN, Air Max Tuned, or Air Max Tuned 1 (TN1). Designed by Sean McDowell, the Air Max Plus featured transverse waves inspired by palm trees, and
748-452: A prominent arch shank inspired by a whale tail. The initial release featured a "Hyper Blue" colorway, characterized by a fading blue airbrush effect. The Nike swoosh had a slightly irregular appearance as a border was added along the inner edge, as opposed to the outer surface. When talking about the design in an interview with mint. McDowell said “The Air Max Plus 1 almost never happened. The executives at Footlocker didn’t like it very much. It
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#1732884929983816-459: A restraining order against MSCHF, blocking sales of the Satan Shoes. At the time the restraining order went into effect, all but one pair of the shoes had already been shipped to buyers. By July Nike had accepted a settlement that required MSCHF to offer refunds to any buyer who returned their purchase, as well as to any buyer of a previous "Jesus Shoes" release by MSCHF. At the time of the settlement
884-534: A running shoe. Designed by Christian Tresser, its look was said to be inspired by high-speed Japanese bullet trains and alternatively the titanium metal frames on mountain bikes . Introduced in a metallic "Silver Bullet" colorway, it had a nearly full-length visible air unit, and the uppers featured a hidden lacing system and three lines made from Scotchlite. The Air Max 97 retailed at $ 150, about $ 10 more than its predecessor. It enjoyed much popularity in Italy, where it
952-483: A rushing touchdown before suffering an ankle sprain in the fourth quarter. Lawrence was helped off the field and did not return as the Jaguars went on to lose 34–31 in overtime. Despite the ankle sprain, Lawrence played the following week in a 31–27 loss to the Cleveland Browns , where he threw three touchdowns and three interceptions. In Week 15, Lawrence struggled in a 23–7 loss on Sunday Night Football versus
1020-660: A sophomore, he passed for 3,655 yards and 43 touchdowns and as a freshman had 3,042 yards and 26 touchdowns. From his sophomore year to his senior year, Lawrence led the Purple Hurricanes to 41 straight victories, winning two state championships and four region titles while also receiving numerous national high school player of the year honors. In 2017, Lawrence broke the Georgia state record for passing yards and passing touchdowns , which were previously held by Deshaun Watson of Gainesville, who also played for Clemson . Lawrence
1088-468: A touchdown in the 29–23 victory that brought them to the national championship game for the second consecutive year. Lawrence lost the first game of his career in the CFP Championship Game against LSU , as Clemson snapped its 29-game winning streak and lost 42–25. Lawrence posted the worst passer rating of his career as he only completed 18 of 37 passes for 234 yards and zero passing touchdowns in
1156-407: Is a line of shoes produced by Nike, Inc. , with the first model released in 1987. Air Max shoes are identified by their midsoles incorporating flexible urethane pouches filled with pressurized gas, visible from the exterior of the shoe and intended to provide cushioning to the underfoot. Air Max was conceptualized by Tinker Hatfield , who initially worked for Nike designing stores. Air technology
1224-587: Is an American professional football quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). Considered among the highest-touted college football prospects, he won the 2019 National Championship Game as a freshman with the Clemson Tigers and set the school's record for quarterback wins. Selected first overall by the Jaguars in the 2021 NFL draft , Lawrence had
1292-469: Is to provide superior cushioning to traditional foam while also reducing weight. The design originated from the company wanting to implement bigger air units in the sole but not being able to cover them up properly like previous models. The effectiveness of the technology for this purpose is disputed; nevertheless, the shoes enjoy consistent popularity, especially among sneaker enthusiasts and collectors . The size, design, and number of air units varies within
1360-517: The 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship game, where they defeated Alabama , 44–16, handing the Crimson Tide their worst loss of the Nick Saban era. Lawrence was named Offensive MVP of the game and became the first true freshman quarterback to start for a national champion since Jamelle Holieway in 1985 for Oklahoma . Lawrence threw for 3,280 passing yards and 30 touchdowns on
1428-402: The Air Max , the Air Max 1 was the first shoe ever to employ Max Air technology. It was marketed for running, which would continue to be the case for new Air Max designs until 2018's Air Max 270. Its upper was composed of nylon and synthetic felt, with a leather version being released in 1988. The Air Max 1 continues to enjoy significant popularity with sneaker enthusiasts, and Nike re-releases
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#17328849299831496-405: The Air Max 720 . As opposed to the heel-only 270 Air unit, the 720 Air unit extends under the forefoot, and is also taller than the 270 by 6 mm. New colours of the Air Max 720 and additional designs based on its Air unit, including the basketball-inspired Air Max 720 SATRN and a hybrid based on the retro Air More up-tempo, continue to be released. The Air Max DN , a groundbreaking addition to
1564-484: The Air Max III until 2000, when it was reissued taking its name from the year of its launch. The original colourway of white/black/cool grey with infrared was chosen to exaggerate the thickness of the sole air cushion. The upper featured Duromesh, synthetic felt and synthetic leather. Nike specially designed a pair of Nike Air Max 90s for President George H. W. Bush . Images of the customized sneakers have been seen around
1632-521: The Baltimore Ravens , and in Week 16, Lawrence suffered a shoulder injury in a 30–12 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . Lawrence did not play in a Week 17 win versus the Carolina Panthers , marking the first missed game in his NFL career. In his return in Week 18 against the Titans, Lawrence was intercepted twice, and the Jaguars also turned the ball over on downs three times as they lost to
1700-574: The Miami Dolphins , throwing for 319 yards and a touchdown during the 23–20 victory. Having played the game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium , he became the first NFL rookie to win in London. The victory was also the Jaguars' first since Week 1 of the 2020 season, ending a 20-game losing streak. Following a 31–7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks , Lawrence took part in the season's biggest upset when he helped
1768-535: The New Orleans Saints , despite still being hampered by his sprained left knee, Lawrence completed 20 of 29 passes for 204 yards and one touchdown to secure a 31–24 victory. In Week 8, Lawrence completed 24 of 32 passes for 292 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 20–10 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers . After the bye week, Lawrence threw for 185 yards and two interceptions, and lost
1836-456: The New York Times the shoes were works of artistic expression "intended to comment on the absurdity of the collaboration culture practiced by some brands". Nike contended before federal judge Eric R. Komitee that the Satan Shoes were manufactured without authorization from Nike. Nike's lawyers argued that they have "submitted evidence that even sophisticated sneakerheads were confused" by
1904-410: The "Montero" music video and the shoes. Lil Nas X told critics via Twitter his agenda was to "make people stay the fuck out of other people’s lives and stop dictating who they should be." The rapper later called out the double standard after skateboarder Tony Hawk 's announcement about releasing blood-infused skateboards didn't receive any backlash for the idea. Nike Air Max 97 Nike Air Max
1972-463: The 15.5-point underdog Jaguars defeat the Buffalo Bills 9–6. However, the victory began a stretch that saw Lawrence throw only two touchdown passes in nine games, including seven games without any touchdowns, while having eight interceptions. The Jaguars also went on an eight-game losing streak, dropping them to the league's worst record for a second consecutive year. Nevertheless, Lawrence concluded
2040-548: The 31–30 victory. The Jaguars' 27-point comeback was the third-largest in NFL history. The next week against the eventual Super Bowl LVII champion Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round , Lawrence completed 24 of 39 passes for 217 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in the 27–20 loss, marking his first defeat on a Saturday. Lawrence finished the 2022 season with 4,113 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, eight interceptions, and
2108-455: The Air Max 90, Air Max 95, and Air Max 97. For this special release, the design of the 360 sole was used in place of the normal sole of the three classics. The shoes were released in the three original colors: red for the Air Max 90, green/yellow for the Air Max 95, and grey/silver for the Air Max 97. The Air VaporMax released in March 2017, and was the first Air Max shoe to use no foam or rubber in
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2176-448: The Colts and Los Angeles Chargers , throwing for a combined 497 yards and five touchdowns. The latter also marked Lawrence's first road victory and earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week. However, the Jaguars went on a five-game losing streak, during which Lawrence completed 57.8% of his passes for 1,068 yards, five touchdowns, and five interceptions. He also had two games without any touchdown passes. The losing streak ended with
2244-452: The Department of Nike Archives, and feature AIR PRES branding along with what appears to be a unique colorway. Released in 1991 as Air Classic BW and also known as Air Max IV , the "BW" in the name stood for "Big Window" which was due to the bigger air unit in the sole of the shoe. Released in 1991, the Air Max 180 featured a larger air unit visible through the outsole. The technology
2312-586: The Heisman Trophy race, but he led FBS in passer rating over the final half of the regular season and ended seventh in Heisman Trophy voting. Lawrence helped lead Clemson to an undefeated regular season and an ACC Championship Game victory over Virginia , which gave them the No. 3 ranking in the final College Football Playoff rankings. In the 2019 Fiesta Bowl against Ohio State , he had 259 passing yards and two touchdowns to go along with 16 rushes for 107 yards and
2380-520: The Jaguars' first division title since 2017. During the Wild Card round against the Chargers, Lawrence threw four interceptions in the first half, three of which were in the first quarter, which contributed to the Chargers taking a 27–0 lead. However, Lawrence rebounded by throwing a touchdown pass before halftime and completing 18 of 23 passes for 211 yards and three touchdowns in the second half to secure
2448-426: The NFL's highest-regarded amateur prospects, Lawrence was nearly unanimously projected to be taken first overall in the 2021 NFL draft . He drew comparisons to Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterbacks John Elway and Peyton Manning and 2012 first overall pick Andrew Luck , with the slogan " Tank for Trevor " gaining popularity among fans of struggling teams. ESPN 's Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Lawrence as
2516-597: The Tigers 231-of-334 for 3,153 passing yards with 24 touchdowns and five interceptions. He was named ACC Player of the Year, and finished in second in voting for the Heisman Trophy behind Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith . After the season, Lawrence would be the men's recipient of the ACC Athlete of the Year award across all conference sports, sharing honors with women's recipient Charlotte North of Boston College lacrosse . One of
2584-496: The Titans 28–20, finishing the season having lost Lawrence's last five starts and missing the playoffs. He finished the season with 4,016 passing yards, 21 touchdowns and 14 interceptions through 16 games played as he dealt with four separate injuries. On April 29, 2024, the Jaguars picked up the fifth-year option on Lawrence's contract. On June 14, 2024, Lawrence signed a five-year, $ 275 million contract extension, including $ 142 million guaranteed, which tied him with Joe Burrow as
2652-429: The blood came from "about six" MSCHF employees. A detail from Jan van Eyck 's Last Judgement appears to be present on the packaging. The shoes were released alongside the music video for Lil Nas X's song " Montero (Call Me by Your Name) ", where the rapper can be seen descending into Hell on a stripper pole and giving Satan a lap dance before killing him and presumably becoming the new ruler of Hell. A pair of
2720-560: The final week of preseason, Lawrence was named the Jaguars' starting quarterback for 2021. Making his NFL debut against the Houston Texans , he finished with 332 passing yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions in a 37–21 defeat. The loss was Lawrence's first in a regular season game. In his second game against the Denver Broncos , he threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive, but completed only eight of 25 passes afterwards and
2788-515: The following week, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium , Lawrence went 25-of-37 for 315 yards and a touchdown, beating the Bills 25–20, despite losing two fumbles. Returning to Jacksonville in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts, Lawrence completed 20 of 30 passes including two touchdowns and an interception in a 37–20 victory. Lawrence left the game late with a sprained left knee. In Week 7 against
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2856-431: The forefoot and used air pressure technology to fit the curvature of the wearer's forefoot. The first colorway was black, neon yellow and white. Neon yellow was used to emphasize the multiple air units. The shoe also introduced a smaller Nike swoosh minimized in the rear side panel. Original releases featured a "25 PSI" air pressure reading on the rear air unit. Uppers also featured 3M Scotchlite material. The product
2924-440: The fourth highest-graded quarterback he had ever evaluated, behind Elway, Luck, and Manning. After undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Lawrence was officially selected first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars , who finished with a league-worst 1–15 record the previous season. He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $ 36.8 million with a $ 24.1 million signing bonus, on July 5, 2021. Ahead of
2992-445: The game. Lawrence returned for his junior season with the Tigers. In his first six games of the season, Lawrence threw for 1,833 passing yards with 17 touchdowns and two interceptions. On October 30, 2020, Lawrence tested positive for COVID-19 , which resulted in a 10-day quarantine, per ACC protocols. As a result, he missed two games before returning. Clemson lost one of those two games, to Notre Dame . After Lawrence returned to
3060-522: The highest paid player in NFL history at the time of the signing. After the Jaguars dropped to 0–4 and Lawrence suffered his ninth consecutive loss as a starter, he threw for a career-high 371 yards and two touchdowns in Week 5 against the Colts, leading the team to a 37–34 victory on his 25th birthday. In Week 9's loss against the Philadelphia Eagles , Lawrence sustained a left shoulder injury that later identified as significant AC joint sprain; he
3128-499: The iconic Air Max line, was introduced on Air Max Day, March 26, 2024. This launch not only celebrated the 10th anniversary of Air Max Day but also marked the debut of Nike's future-forward Air technology called Dynamic Air. Priced at $ 160 for adult sizes, the Nike Air Max DN was made available in various colorways, including the standout "All Night" version, across Nike.com and its retail channels for both adults and youth. The line
3196-468: The mid-1990s the line, particularly the Air Max 95, experienced such a surge of popularity in Japan that it led to a phenomenon known as "Air Max hunting". The extremely inflated prices of the shoes led to a rash of muggings in the normally-peaceful country wherein Air Max wearers were attacked and their shoes were stolen. Even used shoes were in demand, and fakes also became a problem. Released in 1987 as simply
3264-458: The midsole or outsole. It discarded a traditional midsole/outsole design and in place used several entirely hollow air pouches, not connected to one another and positioned in different areas in accordance with where the wearer's foot would naturally strike. The VaporMax sole itself has not been significantly innovated upon since its initial release, but original shoes using the sole design continue to be released, including several "hybrids" which fuse
3332-632: The model with original and new exterior designs ("colorways") on a regular basis. In 2023, the Air Max 1 '86 "Big Bubble" was introduced. This variation celebrated the model's 35th anniversary with a design inspired by early prototypes. Released in 1989 as the Air Max II , the Air Max Light weighed less than the original, achieved by replacing the forefoot polyurethane midsole with one made of EVA foam . Re-released in 2007, Nike has continued to release additional colorways. Released in 1990 and known as
3400-632: The new starter after four games, after which Bryant announced his intention to transfer schools. Lawrence led Clemson to an undefeated regular season, a 42–10 victory over Pittsburgh in the ACC Championship Game , and a bid to play in the College Football Playoff . The Tigers were ranked No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings, and defeated No. 3 Notre Dame , 30–3, in the 2018 Cotton Bowl Classic . They advanced to
3468-409: The product line; the "retro" Air Max 1 simply includes one small unit under the heel, while in the contemporary Air VaporMax, effectively the entire midsole is composed of air units with no conventional foam present. The line of sneakers is popular amongst many subcultures, for example hip hop and gabber . Certain Air Max models are coveted among foot , sneaker and sportswear fetishists . In
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#17328849299833536-528: The season with his strongest performance in Week 18, completing 23 of 32 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns to secure a 26–11 upset over the Indianapolis Colts . Lawrence finished second in rookie passing yards behind Mac Jones with 3,641, but also had a league-high 17 interceptions. After losing to the Washington Commanders in the season opener, Lawrence won his next two games against
3604-651: The season, and was awarded the National Freshman of the Year and Archie Griffin Award by the Touchdown Club of Columbus . He was also awarded ACC Rookie of the Year honors. Returning for his sophomore year with the Tigers, Lawrence was named preseason ACC Player of the Year and was considered a leading candidate for the Heisman Trophy . Relatively inconsistent play in the early part of the season all but lost Lawrence
3672-441: The shoes can be seen on Satan's feet in the music video. Additionally, only 666 pairs of the shoes were produced, priced at $ 1,018 each. The shoes sold out in under a minute. Several publications compared the shoes to a comic book published by Marvel Comics in 1977 based on the rock band Kiss , for which the band members mixed vials of their own blood into the red ink used for printing the books. A spokesperson for MSCHF told
3740-801: The shoes were being offered on auction sites for as much as $ 15,000. In response to the court case, Lil Nas X later released a prelude video for his next song " Industry Baby ", which worked as a spoof of the case, staging a fake "Nike vs. Lil Nas X" trial in the supreme court, during which people discuss the Satan Shoes before condemning the rapper for being gay. The shoes were met with disapproval from some sports, entertainment, political and religious figures, including from basketball player Nick Young , Free Chapel pastor Jentezen Franklin , American football quarterback Trevor Lawrence , fellow rapper Joyner Lucas , evangelical pastor Mark Burns , conservative pundit Candace Owens and South Dakota governor Kristi Noem . The Church of Satan gave its full approval to
3808-594: The shoes. Nike lawyers cited the Rogers test . Nike released a statement in response to the controversy generated, saying "Nike did not design or release these shoes and we do not endorse them". Additionally, the company initiated a lawsuit against MSCHF, alleging that they had made consumers believe that "Nike is endorsing satanism" and that the shoes and their promotion represented trademark infringement , false designation of origin , trademark dilution , and unfair competition . As of April 1, 2021, Nike succeeded in obtaining
3876-612: The team, he helped guide the Tigers back to the ACC Championship Game by finishing in second in the division-less format adopted for the 2020 season. They defeated Notre Dame in the rematch in the conference title game with Lawrence starting at quarterback, and were selected to a spot in the College Football Playoff. In the CFP semi-final, the Sugar Bowl , Lawrence and the Tigers lost to Ohio State . Lawrence finished his final season with
3944-468: The youth gang culture known locally as Eshays , and wearers have been banned from some pubs and clubs due to the Eshay subculture surrounding the shoe. On January 21, 2006, Nike launched the Air Max 360 , a new shoe design that utilized Max Air throughout the shoe's midsole. In September 2006 Nike introduced a special 'one time only pack' which fused the 360 model with three classics. The three shoes used were
4012-400: Was a five-star recruit who was regarded as one of the best high school quarterback prospects of all time. On December 16, 2016, he committed to Clemson University to play college football. Sources: Lawrence started his freshman season behind Kelly Bryant on Clemson's depth chart, but was given equal playing time in the season's first games. Head coach Dabo Swinney named Lawrence
4080-463: Was declared inactive for Week 10's matchup against Minnesota Vikings . Lawrence is Baptist . He is noted for his long blond hair. Lawrence's older brother, Chase, is a visual artist for whom Trevor has posed. On April 10, 2021, Lawrence married Marissa Mowry, whom he had been dating since high school. In June 2024, the couple announced they were expecting their first child. In 2021, Lawrence, among other high-profile athletes and celebrities,
4148-495: Was first used by Nike when M. Frank Rudy , an aeronautical engineer, approached them with the idea and design in 1977. The first shoe to implement the technology would be the Nike Air Tailwind in 1978. As the name indicates, all Air Max shoes feature one or more translucent pouches of pressurized gas embedded in the midsole and visible from the outside of the shoe. Referred to as "Air units" or "airbags," their stated purpose
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#17328849299834216-622: Was initially advertised in 1987 with a TV campaign that used the Beatles ' song " Revolution ", the first time a Beatles song had been used in a TV commercial. The following year, Nike used the Just Do It slogan. They were also endorsed by Bo Jackson in exchange for a $ 100,000 fee, with advertising agency Wieden and Kennedy coming up with the slogan "Bo knows...". Since 2014, March 26 has been declared by Nike as Air Max Day . Trevor Lawrence William Trevor Lawrence (born October 6, 1999)
4284-473: Was intercepted twice as the Jaguars lost 23–13. Lawrence had a stronger performance when he faced the Cincinnati Bengals in the Week 4 Thursday Night Football matchup, completing 17 of 24 passes for 204 yards and scored his first rushing touchdown, also making it his first NFL game without an interception. Despite his efforts, the Jaguars lost 24–21. Lawrence won his first NFL game in Week 6 against
4352-477: Was later used in the Air Force 180 sneaker. Released in 1993 as the Air Max 270 , the Air Max 93 introduced a 270-degree air unit and colored air units to the range. Nike employed a new manufacturing processes to provide the larger and more exposed air unit greater protection. The upper featured a more sock-like fit derived from 1991's Air Huarache sneaker. The Air Max2 CB 94 was released in 1994. Designed as
4420-477: Was re-released in 2007 for its 10th anniversary. In 2017, Nike marked the 20th anniversary of the Air Max 97 by releasing many colorways and collaborations. In March 2021, musician Lil Nas X collaborated with viral marketing company MSCHF to release " Satan Shoes ", which were black Nike Air Max 97 shoes with satanic theming and created with "1 drop of human blood". The shoes were limited to 666 pairs, and caused controversy upon release, leading to Nike issuing
4488-528: Was reached in July 2021 which required MSCHF to offer refunds to any buyer who wished to return their shoes. Each pair of shoes is black, and features a bronze pentagram on the laces and an inverted cross , while on the sides of the shoes is a reference to the Biblical passage Luke 10 :18. MSCHF claims that the shoes are made with "60cc of ink and 1 drop of human blood". According to MSCHF co-founder Daniel Greenberg,
4556-406: Was referenced in the hip hop song " Hate It or Love It " by The Game , which was a worldwide top 10 hit in 2005. Also referenced by rappers Gucci Mane in the single "Bricks" and Waka Flocka Flame on the track "Head First" in his 2009 mixtape, "Lebron Flocka James". The rapper Eminem designed a limited-edition range of Air Maxes sold for charity. The Air Max 97 was first released in 1997 as
4624-716: Was too progressive and scared the 40-50 year old white men.” Although the shoe only had modest success in North America, in Europe they were massively popular—particularly in France, where the Plus grew to enjoy iconic status among youth culture in Paris and Marseille , with the nickname Le Requin ("The Shark"). Australia was another major market for the Air Max Plus—the shoe became popular with
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