Black and tan

• Nike is apologizing for a new St. Patricks Day-themed sneaker that offended many in the buildup to its release. The SB Dunk Low Black and Tan trainers, which launch in the U.S.
(Huffington Post)
• The Nike SB Black and Tan Quickstrike is named after a black and tan colored alcoholic beverage made by mixing stout and lager--usually Guinness and Harp or Bass--in a pint glass.
(YAHOO!)
• The whole idea of honoring Ireland by naming shoes after alcohol seems a bit backhanded (is that all Ireland is good for, Nike?), but Nike really stepped in the pooh with the Black and Tan.
(Riverfront Times (blog))
• They have a $3 billion dollar budget worldwide for marketing and the best they can come up with for the Irish this St. Patricks Day is the Black and Tan sneaker.
(Irish Central)
• TO mark St Patrick's Day, America shoe company Nike has unveiled The Black And Tan. NikeBlog says the Nike SB Dunk Low Black Tan has been"inspired by the cloudy mix of Guinness and pale ale that is a Black Tan".
(Anorak)
• American sportswear giant Nike has issued an apology after launching a St Patrick's Day themed trainer, which raised memories of a British paramilitary unit that were sent to Ireland to suppress revolt in the 1920s.
(FashionUnited.co.uk)
• Being of half English and half Irish descent means two things: every Easter I set off a small pipe bomb in my own pants, and I know what "black and tan" means. Too bad Nike doesn't.
(NBC Sports)
• Purebred, no papers, neutered, housebroken, great w kids, cats and chickens. Has not been trained to hunt but Im sure he would be great at it. Has had all recent shots. Comes with 2 collars and leash. He is a sweet dog- we just dont have time for him.
(ksl.com)
• My cousins across the pond have got their Irish up over Nikes Black and Tan athletic shoe released in time for St. Paddys Day.
(Greensboro News & Record)