The Nike Tech Fleece Is Selling Out Following Capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

 SummaryNicolás Maduro was captured by US forces during “Operation Absolute Resolve” on January 3, and was photographed aboard the USS Iwo Jima wearing a grey Nike Tech Fleece tracksuitThe image, shared by Donald Trump on Truth Social, sparked a viral “Maduro Fit” trend that led to a near-total sell-out of the “Dark Grey Heather/Black” colorway on Nike’s US webstore within hoursWhile the tracksuit became a viral meme, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were flown to New York to face federal narco-terrorism and cocaine importation charges following the military raid in CaracasThe Nike Tech Fleece jacket has reached a new level of viral notoriety after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was reportedly seen wearing the tracksuit during his capture by US forces. Dubbed the “Maduro Fit” online, the sudden demand has caused the product to sell out across multiple sizes on Nike’s US webstore.As of publication, the “Dark Grey Heather/Black” Men’s Windrunner Full-Zip jacket is currently unavailable in almost all tall and plus sizes, including M Tall through 4XL Tall. While a few small sizes remain in limited quantities, data from the prediction market Polymarket suggests a near-total sell-out occurring earlier in the day, hinting that Nike may have already issued a quiet restock to meet the surge.The “hype” began after President Donald Trump shared an image on Truth Social confirming Maduro’s capture during Operation Absolute Resolve. The photo depicts Maduro on board the USS Iwo Jima wearing the coordinating grey fleece jacket and trackpants.The fashion-related frenzy stands in stark contrast to the gravity of the situation. Maduro, along with 14 senior officials, currently faces federal “narco-terrorism” charges, with US authorities alleging that Maduro and his associates conspired with Colombian guerrilla groups to traffic massive quantities of cocaine into the United States. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are now in New York to face those charges.JUST IN: The “Maduro fit” has sold out. pic.twitter.com/nE2t9RY2jx— Polymarket (@Polymarket) January 4, 2026Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast