The History of Nike Sneakers

By Zhalo Supercell

  • The Idea

    The Idea
    Bill Bowerman wanted a lighter more comfortamle track shoe for his Oregon track runners, and Phil Knight wanted to make a living while helping athletes.

  • The Swoosh

    The Swoosh
    Created by Caroline Davidson inspired by the wing of the Greek Godess Nike, trademarked by Nike in 1971

  • NIKE AIR

    NIKE AIR
    The Tailwind Shoe adds a softer foam to "Cushion the world"

  • The Jordans

    The Jordans
    A young Nba Basketball player, Michael Jordan, signs a contract with Nike to create the Nike Air Jordans.

  • Bo Jackson

    Bo Jackson
    The gretest athlete in the world, Bo Jackson, signs an agreement with nike and boosts their popularity even more.

  • Nike sponsers U.S.A Basketball

    Nike sponsers U.S.A Basketball
    Nike Sponsers the U.S.A Womans Basketball team in the 1996 olimpics in Atlanta, Georga.

  • LeBron James

    LeBron James
    The young NBA stud, LeBron James, Signs a 7 year $93 million deal with Nike.

  • Kobe Bryant

    Kobe Bryant
    NBA star, Kobe Bryant, signs a 5 year $40 million contract with Nike.

  • Kevin Durant

    Kevin Durant
    Upcoming NBA star, KD, signs a 24 year $300 million contract with nike