This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. The opinions and information provided on this site are original editorial content of Sneaker News. 0 Working side-by-side with Nike’s innovative performance gear and edgy designs is a top-shelf marketing and advertising offense that has pushed athletes to become better. Lately, the latter has come under scrutiny for what some view as a non-inclusive message. For the recent 2026 Boston Marathon, Nike Running went live with a bold statement that read “Runners Welcome. Walkers Tolerated.” This message was displayed at their store on Newbury St. located right at the finish line,  immediately sparking outrage for its seemingly non-inclusive stance against marathoners who walk some or all of the 26.2 miles.…