7-Eleven sues Nike over Air Max with Slurpee maker's colors
7-Eleven has filed a lawsuit against Nike over an Air Max 95 colorway allegedly stealing the convenience store's design palette.
📍 The outcome
7-Eleven sued Nike for allegedly stealing its color design for an Air Max 95 colorway. The company described the sneakers as malicious and misleading.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.
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7-Eleven sues Nike over Air Max with Slurpee maker's colors Reuters · 91d ago broke it first
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7-Eleven is suing Nike regarding a specific Air Max 95 colorway. The lawsuit alleges that the sneakers are "malicious" and "misleading," with the company claiming Nike stole its color design.
Coverage from Reuters, WWD, and The Independent highlights the legal dispute, while Hypebeast notes the shoe's release coincided with Free Slurpee Day. Other reports from Sole Retriever and Complex identify the footwear as part of a "Convini Pack" that includes shoutouts to Japanese mini-marts, including Lawson.
Future developments depend on the outcome of the legal action regarding the "Convini Pack" palette and Nike's response to the allegations.
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Answered
Which shoe model is at the center of the lawsuit?
The Nike Air Max 95.
What are the specific allegations made by 7-Eleven?
7-Eleven alleges that Nike stole its color design and described the sneakers as "malicious" and "misleading."
What is the 'Convini Pack'?
According to Complex and Hypebeast, it is a collection of sneakers that lifts its palette from Tokyo's convenience store shelves, featuring designs inspired by stores such as Lawson.
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