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The History of Nike Shoes and Sneakers
The History of Nike Shoes and Sneakers
Nike shoes come in a wide variety of styles and colors. They are worn by professional athletes as well as everyday folks who just want to make a fashion statement. You can
find Nike sneakers at just about store that sells shoes. The famous Nike swoosh logo Nike Pas cher Livraison Gratuite is probably one of the most recognized company logos of all time and is seen displayed
around the world.The original swoosh logo was originally designed in 1971 by a student studying graphic design at Portland State University. Carolyn Davidson was paid $35 for
the famous design but some sources say that the co-founder of Nike, Phil Knight, later bought her a diamond ring engraved with the Nike logo and also an undisclosed amount of
Nike stock after she left the company in 1983. It's interesting to note that Knight originally wasn't too impressed with Davidson's work. He said, I don't love it, but it will
grow on me.Nike currently employs more than 30,000 people around the world and makes other sports apparel and equipment besides shoes. Recently the company has been under some
scrutiny because of concerns associated with human rights and poor working conditions. It's estimated that in 2008 the company made a net income of around $1.9 billion dollars.
The name Nike comes from the Greek goddess Nike Shox Experience Pas cher of victory, and like many other successful companies, had a humble beginning. Philip Knight was a track athlete at the
University of Oregon and joined up with his coach, Bill Bowerman, in 1964 to sell shoes out of their cars at track meets. At that time they called themselves Blue Ribbon Sports.
Originally, the duo sold shoes developed by a Japanese manufacturer but ended their relationship with the company in 1971. In 1971 they developed their own line of footwear made
especially for football and decided to call it Nike. Soon they introduced more lines of shoes. In 1978, they dropped the Blue Ribbon Sports name and by 1980, 50% of shoes sold
in the United States carried the Nike brand. The Nike company still has headquarters in Oregon and currently owns several subsidiaries including Umbro and Converse. At one time,
Nike also owned Bauer Hockey and Starter.Nike Shoes continue to be popular today among professional Chaussure Femmes Nike Shox athletes, sports enthusiasts, and those just looking for a comfortable
and attractive pair of sneakers. The first line of Nike shoes was launched in the year 1964. They are a worldwide trader in sportswear and other related equipments manufacturer.
They are world's leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel. Any major sports event you witness and there is hardly a time when this brand is not featured amongst the
players. Many famous sportspeople have been endorsing Nike products on the electronic media for some time now. It has a huge market around the world and a lot of youngsters and
people of almost all ages and sex are loyal to this brand because it has lived up to its name all these years. It sells its products to retail accounts, through NIKE-owned
retail, including stores and internet sales also including a Shox R5 Vente mix of independent distributors in over 170 countries around the world.Since it is the brand tagged to the
sneaker the end price of the shoe always sums up to substantially higher rates. However, there are alternatives of attaining the same Nike sneaker slashed down prices. These
shoes are the wholesale versions of our very own Nike sneakers. Wholesale shoes are manufactured in countries like China and since the labor is cheap in that particular country
the cost of production are also substantially cut down. To acquire shoes directly from these wholesale manufacturers is the best way to Nike Shox R6 acquire unbelievably low discounted
rates on your favorite brand of shoes. It is devoid of the middlemen in the form of retailers who add on rates to the final product that include taxes and shipment rates.
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