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The Oregon Ducks Take Flight in Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers

Nike supplied the Oregon Ducks with new sneakers before playing the Washington Huskies.

Pat Benson

The Oregon Ducks Take Flight in Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers
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College football fans would have to be living under a rock to be unaware of today's Pac-12 matchup between the Oregon Ducks and the Washington Huskies. Not only is it the first time the two rivals meet as top-ten ranked teams, but ESPN's College GameDay is currently underway in Seattle.

The highly anticipated game is not lost on Nike, as the brand continues to pull out all the stops each week to make sure the Ducks look fly. Everything from Oregon's pregame sneakers to cleats to uniforms overshadows most other NCAA teams. Now, we can add the player's footwear for team flights.

Thanks to the Oregon Ducks' social media team, we got crystal clear pictures of the sneakers worn by players as they hopped on the team jet. It appears they are wearing player-exclusive colorways of the Nike Air Force 1.

The old-school basketball shoe is one of the brand's most recognizable silhouettes as it has transcended the hardwood to become a staple lifestyle sneaker. This 'Ducks' colorway features a white leather upper, a pre-aged yellow midsole, and a grey outsole.

However, it is the branding that takes this sneaker to new heights. The green Swoosh logo pops off the side, while the embroidered 'O' logo on the backtab adds an unmistakable flash. Lastly, the leather shoe tag reads, "Ducks Of A Feather," to remind players of the family culture in Eugene.

Unfortunately for online shoppers, these sneakers will never be released to the public. The silver lining is that fans can customize their own Nike Air Force 1 sneakers and stock up on officially licensed Oregon Ducks gear on the Nike website. Stay locked into FanNationKicks.com for all your footwear news from the sports world.

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Pat Benson
PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

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