Windrunner Jacket 1978

Nike's Windrunner — introduced in 1978 — is the founding garment of Nike's lifestyle apparel line. The chevron design on the chest, the full-zip construction, and the lightweight nylon shell created a jacket that was simultaneously athletic and urban. Early Windrunners with the original Nike logo (before the Swoosh became dominant) and made in the USA tags are the most collectible. The jacket's adoption by hip-hop culture in the early 1980s gave it cultural significance beyond athletics. Value: $300–$1,000.