[NormsRevenge]

Nike designers and researchers looked at the feet of more than 200 people from more than 70 tribes nationwide and found that in general, American Indians have a much wider and taller foot than the average shoe accommodates. The average shoe width of men and women measured was three width sizes larger than the standard Nike shoe.

As a result, the Air Native is wider with a larger toe box. The shoe has fewer seams for irritation and a thicker sock liner for comfort.

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Can I get it w/ velcro straps?

[NormsRevenge]

Nike product line manager Ann Marie Fallow shows the new Nike Air Native N7 shoe at Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007. Nike unveiled the new shoe Tuesday--the first-of-a-kind performance shoe designed to address the specific fit and width requirements for the Native American foot.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)

[BIGLOOK]

Nike designers and researchers looked at the feet of more than 200 people from more than 70 tribes nationwide

After extensive R&D, the shoe will be marketed as the Big Casino.

Geez, Norm.......what's next?

[SuziQ]

OK, now I understand why I've always had trouble finding shoes that fit well! My Daddy was part Cherokee, though we're not sure how much. His profile looked just like the Indian on the Buffalo Nickel! In fact, his CD handle used to be 'Nickel Nose'. LOL!

Wonder if Nike will market them to other folks later?

[GailA]

Does it come in 5.5? I have a small wide foot, which are very tender due to fibromyalgia and osteo arthritis.