The RBG African running sneaker was inspired by Marcus Garvey. In the 1910s Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association, a group built around his vision of a proud, self-reliant Africa. The organization had a big influence on the Harlem Renaissance and on Black business ventures of its time.
Nagast Footwear is a Black-owned sneaker company that launched in 2015 to honor Black leaders and celebrate African history. Founder Tarik Edmonson got the idea in 2014, when he saw the big sneaker brands and thought a shoe featuring red, black and green would make an impact. Our shoes are collector's items.
Sizing note: the sizes listed are men's sizes. If you wear women's sizes, order two sizes down. For example, a women's 8 should order a size 6.
