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NIke
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Beginning
Nike was created on this day. -
First Shoes
These were the first shoes and they were sold at the price of $7.95 per pair. But they were very easy to damage. -
Trust Fund
They had earned a $500 trust fund for the first 300 pair of shoes. -
Air Bubble
The air bubble was used to reduce the impact of the shoe when running and jumping. -
Swoosh Logo
The Swoosh logo is created by Carolyn Davidson for $35.00 -
Apparel
A Promo Nike Tee becomes the first apparel item -
Waffle Trainer
The famous Waffle Trainer is introduced, which becomes the best selling shoe in the US. -
Elite
Nike’s racing and training spiked shoe is made called the "Elite" -
Tailwind
The first Nike running shoe with a air sole system to come out is the Tailwind. -
Spread
Factories for manufacturing are set up in Korea and Taiwan
For the first time Nike shoes are sold in Asia.Blue Ribbon Sports changes their company name to Nike Inc..World Headquarters are opened in Beaverton, Oregon. -
Mj Is wanted
Nike offers MJ a deal to sign with them but he first refuses. He likes adiddas better than nike. -
Deal Offered
Mj was offered a deal he couldn't refuse he was offered 2.5 million over 5 years and he was offered ;his own shoe. -
Selling
Nike talks with the P.R. of China so they can produce shoes there
Nike shoes become Canada’s top seller
Nike shoes are now produced in 11 countries
Over 200 shoes are now in Nike’s footwear line -
Jordan
Jordan signs with the Chicago bulls. -
Air Force 1's
The famous NIKE AIR Air Force 1 and Air Ace make their introduction. -
NIke Shoe Line
Over 200 shoes are now in Nike’s Shoe line -
Destiny Shoe
First kids running shoe. -
Nike Air max
First Air Max -
Sock Racer
Sock Racer comes out and is part of the Dynamic-Fit technology -
Cross Trainer
First Cross Trainer -
Just Do It
The saying Just Do It. -
Bo Jacksons
The Bo Knows commercial using the new nike saying. -
Campus
Nike moves to a new World Campus in Beaverton. -
AIr Huarache
The first of the Air Huarache run shoe. -
Air Mowabb
Air Mowabb shoe is released. -
Barkley's
The Barkley's are in stores. -
Run wlk Shoe
The introduction of the Run Walk shoe -
Penny
The Air Penny springs up -
CUshion
The introduction of double weight padding buzzing around AIrMax. Nike gets appropriation rights in Korea and Japan. The introduction of Zoom Air innovation. -
15 seasons
He played 14 easons with the Chicago Bulls. 1 season with Washington Wizards.And Played baseball also. While wearing Jordans Shoes all the time except while playing baseball. He played until 2003. -
Sports
It was 1st in sports fitness. It earned 3 bilIlion a year. In 1997 they had earned a total of 96 billion. -
Shock
Took air system to another level
NIke shox
Sole technology that used a spring
Resilient foam for cushioning
Same year revived a groundbreaking line
Form fitting body system -
NIke Hurley
In February 2002, Nike bought surf apparel company Hurley International from founder Bob Hurley. -
Annual Report
2007 annual report nike
16.3 billion total
6.1 billion in the u.s.
4.7 billion -Europe
953 million -Americas
2.2 billion-other -
Umbro and Nike
On March 3, 2008, Nike acquired sports apparel supplier Umbro, known as the manufacturers of the England national football team's kit, in a deal said to be worth £285 million (about US$600 million). -
Nike+ Sports Band was released
Nike+ Sportband was really generally welcomed when it took off a year ago, yet time walks on, and Nike's currently once more for an alternate run 'round with a somewhat overhauled model, in addition to various rewards for the runners and walkers out there. -
Nike buys Converse, Inc
Nike paid US$309 million to acquire Converse Inc., makers of the iconic Chuck Taylor All Stars sneakers -
Sucess
SInce NIke sign with Jordan NIke and Jordan shoes have been a big success.