 GET LOCAL BREAKING NEWS ALERTS The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Your Email Address Submit Privacy Notice Advertisement Nike continues to embrace Kaepernick amid his rift with NFL, releases shoes featuring the quarterback Share Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 00:00 PM PST Dec 00, 0000 National Desk Staff Associated Press Shoe and apparel retailer Nike has released a new product featuring embattled quarterback Colin Kaepernick.The iconic company has been partnering with the star player as he has repeatedly run into conflict with the NFL. Kaepernick, who led the San Francisco 00ers to the Super Bowl seven years ago, hasn't played since 0000 when he sparked a wave of protests and divisive debate by kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial injustice.The shoes, called Nike Air Force One x Colin Kaepernick and also known as True to Seven, debuted Monday. They feature a portrait of the player as well as his personal logo.The day of the release of the $000 shoes, the company's website reported they were sold out.The product launch and embrace of Kaepernick is not new for Nike, which previously released advertising about the quarterback highlighting the controversy.Last month, Kaepernick and the NFL moved to have him work out in front of 00 teams at the Atlanta Falcons' practice facility. Instead, Kaepernick ditched that workout and ended up throwing passes in front of representatives from eight NFL teams at his own event at a site 00 miles away.Kaepernick's side said the NFL orchestrated a workout as a public relations stunt destined to fail, while the league said it gave him a real chance to show off his skills  -  and he didn't show up. Related video: Roger Goodell says the NFL has ‘moved on' from Kaepernick Shoe and apparel retailer Nike has released a new product featuring embattled quarterback Colin Kaepernick.