Nike Huarache 5 Lacrosse Cleat - Thompson Brothers Water Pack
712The Nike Huarache 5 Lacrosse Cleat was recently introduced at Nike World Headquarters, as one hundred elite high school lacrosse players, 50 boys and 50 girls, are in attendance for the third annual Nike lacrosse experience, which includes training and field sessions.
Receiving mentorship from top coaches and professionals, the young athletes also listened to Nike designer Eric Avar explain the heritage of the Nike Huarache, which inspired the new Nike Huarache 5 Lacrosse cleat, saying, “It’s rooted in the basic Nike Huarache principles: lightweight, secure, dynamic fit just where you need it.”
Furthermore, the cleats hold a personal significance, as explained by Jeremy Thompson, which is essentially a nod to the Thompson brothers’ legacy — whom are from the Onondaga Nation in upstate New York. The Onondaga Nation is an Indian Nation, and a member of the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy.
“BLACK REPRESENTS THE DIFFICULT TIMES AND OBSTACLES I’VE HAD. THE BLUE OF THE SWOOSH REPRESENTS WATER. FOR ME, WATER IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL THINGS IN THE WORLD BECAUSE IT’S ALWAYS GOING TO FIND ITS WAY THROUGH [EVEN THROUGH DIFFICULTY].”
Additionally, Jeremy revealed the meaning behind the shoe’s T logo.
“INSIDE OF THE T IS OUR BRAID, WHICH IS A SYMBOL OF OUR FAMILY AND OUR PEOPLE.”
The new Nike Huarache 5 Lacrosse cleat is slated to arrive at select Nike retailers on October 1, 2015, with the Thompson Brothers’ “Water Pack” colorway to be available on November 7th.
