US EditionHow Nicolas Maduro’s arrest turned Nike into a viral talking point
Searches for Nike Tech Fleece surged after a viral photo of Nicolás Maduro in the outfit during his US arrest sparked memes and renewed menswear debates.
- On January 3, 2026, Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan president, was photographed aboard the USS Iwo Jima wearing a matching grey Nike Tech Fleece during his transport to the United States.
- TikTok creators such as Jason Gymafi had urged abandoning Nike Tech for quarter-zips, fueling the ongoing menswear debate between the quarter-zip movement and Nike Tech culture.
- President Donald Trump shared the detention photo on Truth Social, while Google Trends showed a sharp spike for 'Nike Tech' shortly on Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, as memes flooded social platforms X, TikTok, and Instagram, amassing nearly 30 million views by December 15, 2025.
- Despite geopolitical implications, brands faced sudden visibility and retail effects as Nike's website still listed the Tech Fleece jacket and matching pants , while observers noted US military capabilities but social media users fixated on Maduro's outfit.
- Online users coined 'Maduro grey', and artificial intelligence–generated images soon added to the meme cycle, as quarter-zip meet-ups rejected Nike Tech culture.
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