KGW8: Iconic Nike waffle shoes worn by legendary distance runner Steve Prefontaine up for auction PORTLAND, Ore. — For the first time ever, a pair of Nike Oregon Waffle shoes worn by distance runner Steve Prefontaine are up publicly for sale. The shoes were listed on the auction site, Sothebys.com ...

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Iconic Nike waffle shoes worn by legendary distance runner Steve Prefontaine up for auction The Register-Guard: Why does runner Steve Prefontaine remain so popular 50 years after his tragic death? Steve Prefontaine, a renowned American runner and Oregon Duck legend, tragically died 50 years ago. Pre's Rock, the site of Prefontaine's fatal car crash, has become a memorial for fans and runners. Why does runner Steve Prefontaine remain so popular 50 years after his tragic death?

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The 50th Prefontaine Classic took place at Hayward Field on July 5, and Nike stepped up its game to commemorate the occasion. The company partnered with The Prefontaine Classic to unveil a special ... Runner's World: These Shoes Were Built by Bowerman. Worn by Prefontaine. And Lost for Decades—Until Now.

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The Wall Street Journal on MSN: ‘The Front Runner’ Review: Steve Prefontaine, Racing Through Life gearpatrol: Nike’s Stealthy, Premium Remaster of a Forgotten Classic Is Long Overdue