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My Take
Tinker Hatfield might be my favorite kind of genius, the one most people never see. Born in Oregon in 1952 and trained at the University of Oregon, he designed the Air Jordan line from the III onward and created the first cross-training shoe, the Nike Air Trainer. His architecture background shows in how he treats sneakers as sculpture, balancing function and form with uncommon clarity. Turning an athlete's footwear into cultural iconography is no small feat, and he did it again and again. I find his blend of engineering rigor and artistry genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tinker Hatfield
- Name (Japanese)
- ティンカー・ハットフィールド
- Reading
- てぃんかー・はっとふぃーるど
- Born
- April 30, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- designer / businessperson
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Central Linn High School
- University
- University of Oregon
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker%20Hatfield
Frequently asked questions
When was Tinker Hatfield born?
Born April 30, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Tinker Hatfield from?
Tinker Hatfield is from Hillsboro, Oregon, United States.
What does Tinker Hatfield do?
Tinker Hatfield works as designer, businessperson.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.