forrest gump

Running Forrest Gump

In the 1994 film Forrest Gump, the titular Forrest Gump embarks on a lengthy run across America with his trusty Nikes. This guide is for when his iconic running look featured in one of the most memorable scenes of American cinema.

Lieutenant Dan

Lt. Dan Taylor (Gary Sinise) is affectionately called Lieutenant Dan by Forrest Gump. After losing his legs in the Vietnam War, he returns stateside and enters a dark period before emerging to partner with Forrest in a shrimping business.

Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is slow-witted boy from Alabama whose endearing personality exposes him to many life-changing and history-changing events. Despite his below average IQ, Forrest achieves great things like being named an All-American football player, winning a Medal of Honor, and becoming a millionaire shrimper.

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