{"id":1232642,"date":"2023-07-08T07:48:07","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T12:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=1232642"},"modified":"2023-09-07T13:20:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T18:20:26","slug":"hector-herrera-nike-air-max-1-somos-familia-connected-to-his-late-mother-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/hector-herrera-nike-air-max-1-somos-familia-connected-to-his-late-mother-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"How Nike\u2019s “Somos Familia” Air Max 1 Connected H\u00e9ctor Herrera to His Late Mother"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Latin America, primarily in Mexico, the Day of the Dead, referred to as D\u00eda de los Muertos, is an annual tradition that connects the living to family members who have passed away. The first two days of November are dedicated to lost loved ones with altars, known as ofrendas, decorated with marigolds, mementos, and other material things, as well as favorite foods that they enjoyed while alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nike\u2019s “Somos Familia” collection pays respect to Latin American culture with curated collections of footwear and apparel inspired by family and tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We caught up with Houston Dynamo’s and the Mexican National Team’s H\u00e9ctor Herrera about playing in Houston, the growth of MLS, and what it meant to receive the “Somos Familia” Air Max 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the translated interview below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Snkrs Day: What was it like to receive the shoe from Nike?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

H\u00e9ctor Herrera: <\/strong>As a Mexican, it\u2019s an honor to be able to get these shoes and for [Nike] to make shoes in honor of Day of the Dead (D\u00eda De Los Muertos). It\u2019s a huge tradition in Mexico. My mother passed away, and this is a way to remember her. It\u2019s an honor to be Mexican and to be a part of this collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NK: How important is it for brands to touch on Latin American tradition and other events?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HH:<\/strong> It\u2019s important. The brands always intend to sign the best players and the best events and traditions, like Day of the Dead. It would be good for [brands] to do [collections] for other cultures and countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NK: How\u2019s Houston and MLS been treating you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HH: It\u2019s different. The family is happy and has adapted. The [Houston Dynamo] is playing well. I\u2019m enjoying MLS and [Houston\u2019s] culture a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NK: The league continues to grow with domestic players and international stars such as yourself, Carlos Vela, and most recently Lionel Messi. How important is that for the league?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HH: <\/strong>The arrival of Messi and [Sergio] Busquets and the ones before them has been very important for the league\u2019s growth. More players of high quality will continue to join, and it\u2019ll help the league become bigger than it already is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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