Back to the Past: The Road to the Nike MAG 2011 Release

Find out how the Air MAG came about.

September 9, 2011

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The Nike Air MAG didn't just appear out of nowhere — there's a backstory behind what everyone is in a frenzy for today. Back to the Future 2 created the hype in 1989 when Michael J. Fox's Marty McFly wore them in the sci-fi action movie. Nice Kicks has conveniently outlined the history of the Air Mag, so head on over for your history lesson and their featured article Back to the Past: The Road to the Nike MAG 2011 Release.

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