Nike has taken down a controversial sign at its Newbury Street store that prompted a backlash from disability advocates. The sign, displayed prominently on an outside window a few blocks from the finish line of the upcoming Boston Marathon, read, “Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated.”
Nike’s corporate communications department confirmed the removal of the sign in a statement provided to GBH News.
“We want more people to feel welcome in running — no matter their pace, experience or the distance. During race week in Boston, we put up a series of signs to encourage runners. One of them missed the mark. We took it down, and we’ll use this moment to do better and continue showing up for all runners,” the statement said…