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The first Nike store opens in downtown Portland. Nike opens its world headquarters in unincorporated Washington County, just west of Portland, on 74 acres (0.3 km 2) of land. 1993 Nike introduces Reuse-A-Shoe, which collects athletic shoes, Nike wins Advertiser of the Year at the Cannes Advertising Festival.
Nike, Inc. [note 1] (stylized as NIKE) is an American athletic footwear and apparel corporation headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon. [6] It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$46 billion in its fiscal year 2022.
This style of footwear also became prominent in America at the turn of the 20th century, where they were called 'sneakers'. In 1892, the U.S. Rubber Company introduced the first rubber-soled shoes in the country, sparking a surge in demand and production. The first basketball shoes were designed by Spalding as early as 1907.
Nike Air Force 1 - Low-Top Nike Air Force 1 - High-Top Nike Air Force 1 - upper side and under side. Nike Air Force is a range of athletic shoes made by Nike. It was created by designer Bruce Kilgore [1] and was the first basketball shoe to use Nike's "Air" technology. [2] The shoe is offered in low-, mid- and high-top styles.
Nike released the first Shox shoe in 2000. [1] During the 2000 Summer Olympics, the brand saw a boost in popularity when Team USA's Vince Carter dunked over a 7'2" center from Team France in a pair of Shox BB4, his first signature shoe with Nike. [2] Carter's dunk would become a major influence on Shox' advertisement strategy. [3]
Converse (/ ˈ k ɒ n v ər s /) is an American lifestyle brand that markets, distributes, and licenses footwear, apparel, and accessories.Founded by Marquis Mills Converse in 1908 as the Converse Rubber Shoe Company in Malden, Massachusetts, it has been acquired by several companies before becoming a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. in 2003.
Air Jordan is a line of Basketball and sportswear shoes produced by Nike, Inc. Related apparel and accessories are marketed under Jordan Brand.. The first Air Jordan shoe was produced for basketball player Michael Jordan during his time with the Chicago Bulls on November 17, 1984, and released to the public on April 1, 1985.
The Nike Cortez is the first track shoe released by Nike in 1972, and is therefore thought to be a significant aspect to the success of the company. The Nike Cortez was first designed by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, [2] aiming to produce a comfortable and durable running shoe for distance training and road running.