Nike has designed a special pair of football boots specifically for England striker Marcus Rashford. Marcus Rashford’s special shoes have a main black color scheme. The shoes became meaningful thanks to 40 messages originating from elementary school students in the foggy country.
See the Marcus Rashford-inspired special edition soccer sneakers that Nike has created below.
Two days following Marcus Rashford’s British Royal MBE award, sports equipment maker Nike created specially designed black sneakers with the words “I am the future of…” engraved on them.
In recognition of Black History Month, which is observed yearly in the US, Canada, and the UK to remember and appreciate the contributions of the community to society, he and Nike unveiled the “Marcus Rashford Shoe Project.” African American community.
During the period of social isolation due to the CоVID-19 pаndemic, Rashford raised 20 million pounds, sponsoring 3.9 million meals for poor children across the UK.
“I am extremely honored to receive this awаrd. As a black person, I did not think I would be honored in this category. This is a special moment for myself and my mother. We will continue continue to call because this wаr is far from over,”
Nike Mercurial Superfly VII Rashford boots
Based on the Nike Mercurial Superfly VII football boots, Rashford’s boots are completely black with a message from 40 children. These are all student responses to the phrase ‘I am the future of…’
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The color of the shoes is also a sign of Rashford’s journey at the United academy – where young players are famous for not wearing any shoes other than black ones.
The striker idolized Muhammad Ali as a youth, and an inspirational quote from the late boxer is engraved on his shoe laces:
Muhammad Ali’s quote reads: “Recognize how every moment of our journey is an important part of the growth of our soul.”.
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Rashford wore the special boots throughout October last year before donating the shoes to children’s charities, including FareShare and the Trussell Trust.
Rashford said: “This project is my opportunity to give milliоns of children in the UK a platform to share their voice and inspire the next generation.
“If I hadn’t gone through what I went through as a child, I couldn’t be standing here today to change anything. There would be very little power in conveying my message.
“I want to carry their voices, stand on Wembley Stadium with their own messages, which are written on my shoes. I want them to shine.”
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40 Children’s Featured Quotes & Muhammad Ali Quotes will be worn by Rashford throughout the month of October. With a meaningful message:
“We must allow and encourage our children to dream because sometimes their dreams are all they have.”
“I tried to put all the things that are important to me into these special shoes,” Rashford shared.