query: what was the first nike air max shoe

pos: Nike Air Max for example Hip Hop, Gabber and the working class. In the mid-1990s the line, especially the Air Max 95 model, experienced such a surge of popularity in Japan that it led to a phenomenon known as "Air Max hunting". The extremely inflated prices of the shoes led to a rash of muggings in the normally-peaceful country wherein Air Max wearers were attacked and their shoes were stolen. Even used shoes were in demand, and fakes also became a serious problem. Released in 1987 as the Air Max, the Air Max 1 is the first shoe to have Nike's air cushioning

pos: Tinker Hatfield jogging. In 1987, Tinker Hatfield designed the Air Max 1 Running Shoe after visiting the Centre Georges Pompidou; and the Infrared Air Max 90 shoe, first released in 1990. In 2014, Hatfield indicated that Nike would unveil a shoe with power-lacing technology, as worn by Marty McFly in the 1989 film "Back to the Future Part II", which partially takes place in the year 2015. He also created the graphic design on the basketball court at the Matthew Knight Arena at the University of Oregon; the facility opened in 2011. Hatfield's younger brother, Tobie Hatfield, joined Nike in 1990 as

pos: Nike Air Max for example Hip Hop, Gabber and the working class. In the mid-1990s the line, especially the Air Max 95 model, experienced such a surge of popularity in Japan that it led to a phenomenon known as "Air Max hunting". The extremely inflated prices of the shoes led to a rash of muggings in the normally-peaceful country wherein Air Max wearers were attacked and their shoes were stolen. Even used shoes were in demand, and fakes also became a serious problem. Released in 1987 as the Air Max, the Air Max 1 is the first shoe to have Nike's air cushioning

neg: Nike Air Max 97 97, that are released on Air Max Day. Nike Air Max 97 The Nike Air Max 97 is part of the Nike Air Max line of shoes sold and released by Nike, Inc.. The Nike Air Max 97 was first released in 1997. The design of the shoe was inspired by the bullet trains of Japan The Air Max 97 was Nike's first shoe that introduced full-length air. The Air Max 97 also introduced a hidden lacing system. At its inception in 1997, the design of the Air Max 97 seem to draw both admirers and critics. In fact, The

neg: Nike Air Max 97 Nike Air Max 97 The Nike Air Max 97 is part of the Nike Air Max line of shoes sold and released by Nike, Inc.. The Nike Air Max 97 was first released in 1997. The design of the shoe was inspired by the bullet trains of Japan The Air Max 97 was Nike's first shoe that introduced full-length air. The Air Max 97 also introduced a hidden lacing system. At its inception in 1997, the design of the Air Max 97 seem to draw both admirers and critics. In fact, The Air Max 97 spent less than a year

neg: Nike Air Max Nike Air Max Nike Air Max is a line of shoes first released by Nike, Inc. in 1987. The shoe was originally designed by Tinker Hatfield, who started out working for Nike as an architect designing shops; he also designed many of the Air Jordan models. The Nike air technology was created and patented by employee M. Frank Rudy. The Nike Air Max shoe uses a large air cushioning unit at the heel which is visible from the side of the midsole in most models. Types of Air Max cushioning include: The line of sneakers is popular amongst many subcultures,

neg: Nike Air Max "Bo knows...". Models include: The 1993 model was the first to have the fully visible heel Air unit that was visible in the back as well as on the sides, and the 1995 model was the first to feature visible forefoot Air. The 1997 model was the first to include a full length Air bag. Nike Air Max Nike Air Max is a line of shoes first released by Nike, Inc. in 1987. The shoe was originally designed by Tinker Hatfield, who started out working for Nike as an architect designing shops; he also designed many of the Air Jordan

neg: Nike Air Max the Air Max Plus introduced Nike's Tuned Air system. It is often referred to as the Air Max TN. Designed by Sean McDowell, the Air Max Plus featured tranverse waves inspired by palm trees, and a prominent arch shank inspired by a whale tail. The initial release featured a "Hyper Blue" colorway, characterized by a fading blue airbrush effect. The Nike swoosh had a slightly irregular appearance as a border was added along the inner edge, as opposed to the outer surface. On January 21, 2006 Nike launched the Air Max 360, a new shoe design that utilized Max Air

neg: Nike Air Max resembling the human spine and the materials intended to represent skin, ribs, and tendons. The Air Max 95 was the first pair in the line to utilize two air cushions in the forefoot and used air pressure technology to fit the curvature of the wearer's forefoot.. The first colorway was black, neon yellow and white. Neon yellow was used to emphasize the multiple air units. The shoe also introduced a smaller Nike swoosh minimized in the rear side panel. Original releases featured a "25 PSI" air pressure reading on the rear air unit. Uppers also featured 3M Scotchlite material. The

neg: Nike Air Max through the outsole. The technology was later used in the Air Force 180 sneaker. Released in 1993 as the Air Max 270, the Air Max 93 introduced a 270-degree air unit and colored air units to the range. Nike employed a new manufacturing processes to provide the larger and more exposed air unit greater protection. The upper featured a more sock-like fit derived from 1991's Air Huarache sneaker. The visual design of the Air Max 95 was created by Sergio Lozano who based the design of the Air Max 95 on the human anatomy, with the spine of the shoe

neg: Nike Air Max 3M Scotchbrite material. The Nike Air Max 97 is a Nike running shoe designed by Christian Tresser. It was inspired by Japan’s high-speed Bullet Trains and features a mix of leather, foam, and full-length visible Air. The original “Silver Bullet” colorway released again in the US on April 13th, 2017 for $160. Over 13 new colorways are hitting retailers starting August 1st, 2017. Some of the colorways are Khaki, White/Red, Tea Berry, Guava Ice, Pittsburgh Steelers, Phantom, Red/White/Blue, Just Do It, Elemental Pink, Desert and Sky, Luxurious Tan, Ocean Bliss, Midnight Navy, Tartan, Mustard, and Metallic Gold. Released in 1998,

neg: Nike Air Max 97 on store shelves. The Air Max 97 was very popular in Italy. At its release in 1997 the Air Max 97 retailed at $150. When compared with its previous predecessors, it was priced at $10 more. The year 2017 marked the 20th anniversary of the Air Max 97. Nike marked the occasion by releasing many colorways and collaborations. March 26 has been officially declared by Nike as "Air Max Day". First launched by Nike in 2014, Nike wanted to highlight the popularity of the Nike Air Max. Air Max aficianados look forward to the many collaborations, including the Air Max

neg: Nike Air Yeezy February 14 only available to those who confirmed a reservation through the Adidas mobile app. On February 21 the Yeezy Boost 750 was available throughout a wider range of retailers than just adidas. The shoe retailed for $350. Colorways released include black, brown and two grey renditions of the model. On June 27 the second shoe from the collaboration, the Yeezy Boost 350 was made available through a worldwide release. The shoe retailed for $200. Nike Air Yeezy The Nike Air Yeezy is an official sneaker collaboration project between Nike and Kanye West. Notable as the shoe brand's first non-athlete

neg: Nike Air Max III until 2000, when it was reissued taking its name from the year of its launch. The original colourway of white/black/cool grey with infrared was chosen to exaggerate the thickness of the sole air cushion. The upper featured Duromesh, synthetic felt and synthetic leather. Nike specially designed a pair of Nike Air Max 90s for President George H.W. Bush. Images of the customized sneakers have been seen around the Department of Nike Archives, and feature AIR PRES branding along with what appears to be a unique colorway. Released in 1991, the Air Max 180 featured a larger air unit visible

neg: Air Force (shoe) Air Force (shoe) The Air Force is a range of athletic shoes made by Nike, Inc. that began with the Air Force 1 and went on to include the Air Force 2, Air Force 3, Air Force STS, Air Force 5, Air Force XXV and Air Force 09. The Air Force 1 was created by designer Bruce Kilgore and was the first basketball shoe to use the Nike Air technology. The shoe is offered in low, mid and high-top. The Air Force 1 (or AF1 or AF-1) was originally called simply the Air Force. The name is a reference to

neg: Air Jordan as previous models, the construction and firmness of the shoe is widely considered to be the most durable and sturdy shoes from the "Air Jordan" line. The first model released after the creation of subsidiary Jordan Brand, the Air Jordan XII has no "Nike" branding on it of any kind, while all the models before it have "Nike Air" or other "Nike" branding outwardly (Air Jordans I-VI) or just simply on the insoles (Air Jordans VII-XI). This shoe came in 5 colorways and was released on March 13. The shoe was re-released on December 25, 2008 with the Eleven as

neg: Christophe Roberts birthday with the 1980 release date of the Air Max. His ongoing commissions with Nike have included sculptures at NikeLab storefront in Soho, the Manhattan flagship store, and the Kobe IV shoe release at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. In 2016, Roberts was selected as a Nike Master of Air. His work has been featured in art journals, and on lifestyle and culture brands . Christophe Roberts currently exhibits works in sculpture and design, in addition to paintings. Roberts lives in Brooklyn. Nike Airmax Con, New York, NY Initiative Gallery, New York, NY *Nation Gallery, Seattle, WA Christophe Roberts

neg: Air Force (shoe) shoe comes in a solid black or white. In 2010, Nike commissioned DJ Clark Kent to design a Nike Air Force 1 Low pack of special limited edition Air Force 1 shoes. In 2016, Quicksilver (played by actor Evan Peters) uses a custom silver-colored Air Force 1 in the movie X-Men: Apocalypse, which is very appropriate for its 80's setting. In 2017, Nike partnered with Don C, Kareem “Biggs” Burke, Errolson Hugh, Travis Scott and Virgil Abloh for the 35th anniversary of the shoe. Air Force (shoe) The Air Force is a range of athletic shoes made by Nike, Inc.

neg: Air Jordan a new design by Tinker Hatfield. This shoe introduced the huarache technology which allowed the shoes to better conform to the user's foot. A few things were no longer featured on the new model, such as the visible air sole, the Nike Air logo, and the translucent soles. This was the first Air-Jordan in the line that did not have any distinctive "Nike Air" on the outer portions of the shoe. The "Nike Air" branding was still on the in-soles, which Air Jordans VIII-XI also had. The VIIs were also known for a successful ad campaign in which Bugs Bunny

neg: Nike Skateboarding shoe designs differed from the previous SB Dunk range in that they were designed specifically for skateboarding. The collection included increased padding, Zoom Air insoles, and enhanced material quality, including triple stitching, a standard for skate shoes. In 2005, Rodriguez released a signature shoe model named the "Nike SB Paul Rodriguez Zoom Air Low". That year, one of Nike SB's spokespersons Lance Mountain decided to release the Nike Blazer SB, a version of the Nike Blazer basketball shoe from the early 1970s. It was named the Nike SB Blazer and several new features were added, such as the padded collar

neg: Air Jordan 2008. The Air Jordan XX3 was designed by Tinker Hatfield. It was a unique model, being the first basketball shoe to be included in the "Nike Considered" category, for using materials from not more than 200 miles from a Nike Factory. It features a hand-stitched exterior, full-length bootie, carbon fiber shank plate, the last to feature interchangeable IPS pillars, and an articulated chassis. The shoe was released on January 25, 2008, and was the last Air Jordan until the XX8 to have Roman numeral identification. The shoe was retro-ed in 2015–2016. The Air Jordan 2009 was designed by Jason Mayden

neg: Ben Drury to produce the "Air U Breathe" Air Max 1 Premium training shoe and Windrunner jacket. In December 2009 he rebooted the partnership to create the Nike Air Max 90 Current “Silent Listener". Ben Drury Ben Drury (born 4 January 1972), is a British freelance designer. He was art director of Mo' Wax recordings and has worked extensively in the music industry, creating album artwork for Turin Brakes and Dizzee Rascal amongst others. He maintains long-term creative collaborations with James Lavelle of Mo' Wax and Singapore based clothing label Surrender & Will Bankhead, also formerly of Mo' Wax, and currently the

neg: Nike Air Yeezy Air Tech Challenge II tennis model. The shoe also features several references to Egyptian culture, featuring depictions of the god Horus on the tongue and insole, and using Egyptian hieroglyphics that spell out "YZY" under the strap. There were also several design decisions during the making of the Nike Air Yeezy 2 that were a direct response to some of Kanye’s issues with the initial Nike Air Yeezy. Firstly, unnecessary padding along the upper was eliminated, and the shoe was made shorter for greater mobility. Also, the shoe was purposely slimmed down, to create a thinner look on feet and

neg: Shoe of this development, and in the 1970s, other shoe manufacturers, such as Nike, Adidas, Reebok, and others began imitating this style of athletic shoe. In April 1985, Nike introduced its own brand of basketball shoe which would become popular in its own right, the Air Jordan, named after the then-rookie Chicago Bulls basketball player, Michael Jordan. The Air Jordan line of shoes sold $100 million in their first year. As barefoot running became popular by the late 20th and early 21st century, many modern shoe manufacturers have recently designed footwear that mimic this experience, maintaining optimum flexibility and natural walking

neg: Nike Air Yeezy Nike Air Yeezy The Nike Air Yeezy is an official sneaker collaboration project between Nike and Kanye West. Notable as the shoe brand's first non-athlete full collaboration, the project has released two editions: the "Air Yeezy" (2009) and the "Air Yeezy II" (2012 and 2014). The Nike Air Yeezy was developed from 2007 to 2009 by rapper Kanye West and Nike Creative Director Mark Smith. Kanye has spoken very highly of Smith as both a collaborator and designer, and Smith has said the same of Kanye, stating that he is "a truly creative talent" and a "natural designer." The design

neg: Air Force (shoe) retailers used to be prohibited by Nike who had restricted supply of the sneaker. Nike now allows retailers to offer the shoe for sale online. As a performance shoe, the AF1 is still used for street play as well as for professional play. NBA players Jerry Stackhouse (who now wears Adidas) and Rasheed Wallace have worn AF1s on court. Nike Air Force 1s were originally considered the favored shoe of inner-city youth, especially in Harlem, New York; hence the nickname "Uptowns". Rapper Nelly and his group, St. Lunatics, collaborated on a 2002 single entitled "Air Force Ones" about the shoes.

neg: Nike Air Yeezy left over from the Air Yeezy design process that could eventually become the Nike Air Yeezy 2. Despite this statement, none of these designs were used for the Air Yeezy 2, and instead, Nathan VanHook sat down with Kanye to design the Yeezy 2. The shoe features much more of an animalistic design inspiration than the original Air Yeezy, sporting a ridged, reptile inspired heel counter and a snake skin inspired design on the quarters. The shoe, like the original Air Yeezy, borrows tooling from other Nike models. The Air Yeezy 2 borrows its sole unit from the popular Nike

neg: Nike, Inc. line of shoes first released by Nike, Inc. in 1987. Additional product lines were introduced later, such as Air Huarache, which debuted in 1992. The most recent additions to their line are the Nike 6.0, Nike NYX, and Nike SB shoes, designed for skateboarding. Nike has recently introduced cricket shoes called Air Zoom Yorker, designed to be 30% lighter than their competitors'. In 2008, Nike introduced the Air Jordan XX3, a high-performance basketball shoe designed with the environment in mind. Nike sells an assortment of products, including shoes and apparel for sports activities like association football, basketball, running, combat sports,

neg: Deubré as to its spelling. With the publication of a catalog for the Nike Air Force 1 in 2006, Nike came to embrace the spelling "deubré". A deubré may be used on a dress shoe or an athletic shoe. It may vary in shape, size, material or materials, graphics, and text. The Nike Air Force 1, originally designed in 1982 by Bruce Kilgore, has been embellished with a deubré since the late 1990s. Considering the popularity of this shoe, its deubré is likely the most widely produced in history. Deubré Deubré is a generic term, originating at Nike, Inc., for an

neg: David Falk sport like basketball. In fact, Nike insisted on several "outs" in its initial contract with Jordan: the shoe line could be dropped if certain sales figures were not met, or if Jordan failed to make the NBA All-Star Game in his first three years. The shoe line was expected to earn $3 million for Nike in about three to four years. As it turned out, the Air Jordan sneaker earned Nike $130 million in 1985 alone, making their $500,000 contract with Jordan one of the great bargains of all time, a precursor to Jordan's more lucrative deals with Nike, including

neg: Justin Gallegos Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35 FlyEase when it goes on the market. He finished the half marathon in 2:03:49 and is spreading the message that "It doesn't matter what others say or do, your only limit is your mind!" Justin Gallegos Justin Gallegos is a runner who worked with Nike to create a shoe for him. On October 11, 2018 he became the first pro athlete with cerebral palsy to sign with Nike. On April 29, 2018, he completed the 2018 Eugene Half Marathon in Eugene, Oregon. While a freshman in high school at Hart High School in Santa Clarita,

neg: Nike Cortez weight of the shoe. The weight of the Nike Cortez depends on the size of the shoe. The leather design weighs in at , while the nylon and suede editions weight about . Nike Cortez The Nike Cortez is the first track shoe created by Nike, in 1972 , and is therefore thought to be a significant aspect to the success of Nike, Inc. The Nike Cortez was first designed by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman. Bowerman, an Olympic-class track coach, felt that athletes needed a comfortable and durable running shoe designed for distance training and road running. The Nike Cortez

neg: Nike Skateboarding released, and consisted of padded tongues and collars and the "Zoom Air" insoles; the shoe was more similar to other skate shoe styles than the corporation's previous attempts. After the SB Dunk's mediocre sales, Nike released four other models: The Nike SB Angus, Nike SB FC, Nike SB Delta Force, and Nike SB URL. In 2004, Nike SB signed Paul Rodriguez as a figurehead for the brand and recruited Lewis Marnell as the sole Australian team rider during the same period. In March of that year, Nike released the Nike Dunk SB collection, aimed towards skateboarders in California. The associated

neg: Nike Air Yeezy Nike announced the Air Yeezy II sneaker on May 29, 2012. Rapper Macklemore was also seen wearing the Nike Air Yeezy 2's during his performance in Times Square, New York on New Year's Eve. Macklemore was also seen throwing the rare sneaker into the crowd. Amid wide anticipation, the shoe was released with 5000 of each color way on June 9, 2012. While sold for a retail price of $245, the shoe gained notoriety for its wildly inflated resale value upwards of $4,000. The Air Yeezy II featured two premier color ways, Solar Red, Pure Platinum, and a third color

neg: Nike Air Yeezy process for the Nike Air Yeezy was long and features dozens of sample colorways and silhouettes. Inspiration behind the line notably include the Air Tech Challenge II, Jordan III and IV. The early prototype of the Air Yeezy had many features that greatly differ from the release version of the shoe. For instance, the midsole and outsole featured what the shoe’s creators referred to as "Death Star" tooling, named for the large spherical shape on the back half of the midsole. The outsole also featured the "Y-print" that was used on the toebox of the three release versions. Also, on

neg: Nike Air Max throughout the shoes midsole. In September 2006 Nike introduced a special 'one time only pack' which fused the 360 model with three classics. The three shoes used were the Air Max 90, Air Max 95, and Air Max 97. For this special release, the design of the 360 sole was used in place of the normal sole of the three classics. The shoes were released in the three original colors: red for the Air Max 90, green/yellow for the Air Max 95, and grey/silver for the Air Max 97. Like other Air Max releases, deluxe editions were also produced. These

neg: Justin Gallegos their 2017 Heroes of Running. Gallegos first got the idea to run a half marathon as part of the track club at the University of Oregon where he is studying journalism. He was connected with the Nike Sports Lab and together they worked to create a shoe that would help Gallegos with his running. A team of Nike innovators, including Geng Luo, brought Gallegos in to Nike to study his gait. They created a shoe for him, based on the research they did about his needs and his gait. For the half marathon, Gallegos wore what will be called the

neg: Nike Air Max unit on full display. The sneaker's upper was made of nylon and synthetic felt. Leather version was later released in 1988. A 1992 reissue had taken the midsole and outsole from the Air Max III (now called the Air Max 90) and featured a leather upper . Nylon was brought back in a 1995 reissue. Released in 1989 as the Air Max II, the Air Max Light weighed less than the original, achieved by replacing the forefoot polyurethane midsole with one made of EVA foam. Re-released in 2007, Nike has continued to release additional colorways. Known as the Air Max

neg: NikeID text with a wallpaper of the shoe and then given the option to purchase their customized shoe. NIKEiD has invited celebrities such as Amani Toomer and DJ Clark Kent to go into the NIKEiD bespoke workshop, situated in 21 Mercer Street, New York and design their own shoe. When Nike launched a brand new shoe specifically designed for hip hop dancers. This campaign was designed to promote both NIKEiD and the new shoe. It allowed users to customize their own Nike Air Troupe shoe and then to submit their design into a competition against other designers. Designs would go through

neg: Nike Cortez in 1972 the shoe was released. It is widely thought that the Nike Cortez was key to the success of Nike, Inc. The shoe was introduced to the general public at the peak of the 1972 Summer Olympics. The demand for the shoe grew exponentially nearly immediately after the public noticed that the Nike Cortez was being used by the 1972 U.S. Olympic athletes. Sales reached $800,000 during the first year the shoe was released, which was a 100% sales increase over the 8,000 sales inquiries reached after the first year of selling the Tiger brand shoes. This massive business

neg: Nike Air Yeezy West was in the works . This sample was later sold via an online charity auction to benefit the patients of the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital alongside an unreleased prototype of the Nike Air Yeezy featuring the tooling used on the popular Air Jordan VI. Mark Smith stated that Kanye wanted to use Jordan tooling on the Air Yeezy, but that Nike would not allow it, and therefore, before the date of the auction, Kanye was unaware that the "Jordan VI" Nike Air Yeezy sample existed. The other sample that was met with much discussion among fans of the shoe was

neg: Tinker Hatfield a senior engineer. In 2013, Hatfield worked on both Nike and Jordan brand concept car designs for "Gran Turismo 6". Hatfield was profiled in the first season of the Netflix docu-series "". Tinker Hatfield was the lead designer of Air Jordans III through XV, XX, and XX3. Additionally, Hatfield co-designed Air Jordans 2010 and XXX. Tinker Hatfield Tinker Linn Hatfield, Jr., (born April 30, 1952, Hillsboro, Oregon) is an American designer of numerous Nike athletic shoe models, including the Air Jordan 3 through Air Jordan 15, the twentieth anniversary Air Jordan XX, the Air Jordan XXIII, the 2010 (XXV), the

neg: Sneaker collecting the sports world to design and market new shoe lines. One example is the Nike Air Yeezy, designed by rapper Kanye West and released in 2009, as well as the Nike Air Yeezy II, released in 2012. Skateboarding, since about 2005, has been a major player in the shoe collecting industry especially with the variety introduced with the Nike SB and Supra product lines. Jordan brands most popular models include the Jordan 1, 3, 4,11, and 13. The sneakerhead subculture originated in the United States during the late 1980s and had gone global by the end of the 1990s. Hardcore

neg: Nike Cortez Nike Cortez The Nike Cortez is the first track shoe created by Nike, in 1972 , and is therefore thought to be a significant aspect to the success of Nike, Inc. The Nike Cortez was first designed by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman. Bowerman, an Olympic-class track coach, felt that athletes needed a comfortable and durable running shoe designed for distance training and road running. The Nike Cortez was released at the peak of the 1972 Olympics, which is why it gained rapid exponential interest by the general public. The Nike Cortez was created by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. The

neg: Air Jordan of shoe was developed in collaboration with the global materials consultancy Material ConneXion, who sourced Nike a sleeving normally used in architectural applications for protecting PVC pipes from bursting. In theory, this allowed for a shoe without laces, because the sleeving does not stretch. Nonetheless, the "Air Jordan XI"X model did include a set of laces behind the sleeve to better secure the shoe. They are the lightest Air Jordans ever made. The shoe was retro-ed in 2008. The "Air Jordan XX" was also inspired by bicycling shoes. The strap was placed in the center of the shoe over the

neg: Air Force (shoe) on the side heels of the shoe. The most popular colorway was white/medium grey/black/orange. Just like the previous version it was slightly higher than the first three versions. This was also the last original Air Force model to be made. In 2007, for the 25th anniversary of the original Air Force 1, Nike created the Air Force XXV, which took inspiration from the original Air Force 1 invented in 1982. This version featured a mismatched set of medallions to commemorate its twenty fifth anniversary; one being from the original Air Force 1s with the other from the Air Force 25s.

neg: Tinker Hatfield Tinker Hatfield Tinker Linn Hatfield, Jr., (born April 30, 1952, Hillsboro, Oregon) is an American designer of numerous Nike athletic shoe models, including the Air Jordan 3 through Air Jordan 15, the twentieth anniversary Air Jordan XX, the Air Jordan XXIII, the 2010 (XXV), the 2015 Air Jordan XX9 (XXIX), and other athletic sneakers including the world's first "cross training" shoes, the Nike Air Trainer. Hatfield oversees Nike's "Innovation Kitchen". He is Nike's Vice President for Design and Special Projects. For his many innovative designs and numerous creations over more than three decades, Hatfield is considered a legend of design.

neg: Jumpman (logo) Jumpman (logo) The "Jumpman" logo is owned by Nike to promote the Air Jordan brand of basketball sneakers and other sportswear. Michael Jordan doing the "Jumpman" pose came in a photoshoot for "Life" magazine leading up to the 1984 Olympic Games before Michael Jordan had signed with Nike. The photo was staged, with Jordan performing a ballet technique known as a grand jeté to make it appear as if he was leaping for a slam dunk, a movement not actually consistent with Jordan’s jumping style. The Air Jordan III, released in 1988, was the first Air Jordan shoe to feature

neg: Nike Air Yeezy better fit Kanye West’s foot. As with the original Nike Air Yeezy, several sample colorways were created, the most famous of which was the "Kobe" or "Cheetah" Nike Air Yeezy 2 sample which was based on a popular Christmas colorway of the Nike Kobe VII. Aside from the rumored three pairs in existence and the pictures of the aforementioned sample that spread through various sneaker media sources, very little is known about the sample. Following a series of high-profile teases of the shoe (including rapper Jay Z exclaiming "Shoutout to my Yeezys, Yeezy 2s" during a March 2012 SXSW performance),

neg: Nike Air Yeezy Vuitton Hudson, a loafer named after Kanye West’s musical collaborator and G.O.O.D. Music artist Mr. Hudson. After being spotted wearing Bape apparel for years and even appearing in a few of their look-books, Bape offered Kanye West the opportunity to collaborate on their Bapesta model. The shoe was released in 2006 in very limited qualities and the design was inspired by Kanye West’s mascot, the Dropout Bear. Despite the popularity of the Nike Air Yeezy and Nike Air Yeezy 2 models, according to Kanye, Nike refused to give Kanye royalties on his product sales. Kanye responded by signing a deal

neg: Nike Mag to go on sale March 20, 2016. However, it was delayed to October 4, 2016. Michael J. Fox was the first to get the shoes from Nike in October 2015. On October 4, 2016 Nike opened a raffle for the Nike Mag where anyone could purchase a ticket for $10, but the raffle was limited to 89 Pairs. All proceeds would be donated to Parkinson's research. Nike raised $6.75 million for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Nike Mag The Nike MAG is a limited edition shoe created by Nike Inc. It is a replica of a shoe

neg: Stefan Janoski resistance from Nike, Inc.: I was completely involved with the design of my shoe. The beginning was a struggle. Nike and I had two different ideas for what the shoe should be, and there were many revisions, but as it was my signature shoe, I would not compromise and we kept working until it was exactly the way I wanted. Janoski was handpicked as a team member for Stevie Williams's clothing company Asphalt Yacht Club (AYC) that was launched in mid-July 2013. Janoski explained the process in an interview with "Transworld Skateboarding": I guess it came about through Ryan Clements.

neg: Nike Cortez that consists of the Nike Swoosh symbol across the sides of the shoe and a streak across the lower portion of the outer sole. Leather was the first material used to construct the shoe. However Bowerman soon realized that he could reduce the weight of the shoe if he changed the material of the shoe's upper to nylon and suede. In 2009, a new design of the Nike Cortez - the Cortez Fly Motion - was released. The Cortez Fly Motion instituted flywire: a lightweight thread made of Vectran placed in the upper of the shoe, which further reduced the

neg: Paul Rodriguez (skateboarder) I've been a Nike supporter since birth. So me, I was just stoked, I was just hyped to get on Nike. Rodriguez released his seventh signature model shoe, entitled the "Paul Rodriguez 7," with Nike in mid-2013. It was designed with Shawn Carboy, who Rodriguez first started working with during the design of his fifth signature model. Rodriguez prioritized the functionality of the shoe, and impact protection is its primary feature. The "P-ROD 8", Rodriguez's eighth signature shoe was released in May 2014. On May 25, 2014, Rodriguez, alongside fellow Nike team member and skateboarding veteran, Lance Mountain, promoted the

neg: Nike Mag Nike Mag The Nike MAG is a limited edition shoe created by Nike Inc. It is a replica of a shoe featured in "Back to the Future Part II". The Nike Mag was originally released for sale in 2011 and again in 2016. Both launches were extremely limited in quantity. "Back to the Future", in a trilogy of films, was a box office success. In 1989, Nike Inc. designer Tinker Hatfield was asked to create a shoe for the second installment of the series, which was partly set in the then-futuristic year of 2015. The shoe had features such as

neg: Nike Air Yeezy the very early prototypes, the shoe used LED lights implanted in the outsole, but after issues with low battery life and cost evaluation, production staff at Nike came to the conclusion that phosphorescent rubber would be used in place of the LED lights. While several color and wear test samples of the Nike Air Yeezy were made, some are more widely known and discussed than others. West wore an all black suede pair during his 2008 Grammy Awards performance of "Stronger" and "Hey Mama." Up until after his performance, the public was unaware that a collaboration between Nike and Kanye

neg: Paul Rodriguez (skateboarder) As of June 2014, Rodriguez is managed by Circe Wallace. Rodriguez is a senior team rider for the Nike skateboarding division, having released his eighth skate shoe model in May 2014, and was responsible for welcoming Luan Oliviera to Nike in September 2012. Rodriguez released his first signature Nike shoe in 2005 following his departure from skate shoe brand, éS Footwear. Rodriguez explained in a 2012 interview for the "Footnotes" segment on the Berrics website: The transition from éS to Nike was—after I got through making the phone call—I had to call Koston; I had to call, you know, Tony

neg: Air Force (shoe) YUMS now owns the right to manufacture and market the elements of the Nike Air Force trademark as it wishes. The Air Force 2 shoe introduced in 1987 is a newer variation of the original. The shoe is a typical flat-soled, casual-wear sneaker that can be made in many different variations of colors. Also, Air Force 2s were re-released internationally in the early 2000s. They can be made in either the low-cut or high-top style. The shoe can be custom made in any color, but typically it has either a white or black based background with almost any color used

neg: Nike Cortez men first met in 1957: Bowerman was the track and field coach at the University of Oregon, and Knight competed on Bowerman's team. The two friends became business partners soon after Knight purchased a large sum of Onitsuka Tiger brand athletic shoes from Japan. The initial name of their business was Blue Ribbon Sports and was later changed to Nike in 1972. Although the business was distributing decent athletic shoes, Bowerman believed that athletes deserved a better track shoe than what was available. After years of designing and experimenting, Bowerman finalized his image of the Nike Cortez in 1968; and

neg: Nike Free the RN series of shoes. Nike Free Nike Free is a minimalist running shoe. It was introduced in 2005 after Nike representatives observed Nike sponsored track athletes training barefoot. The numbering system indicates the cushioning of the shoe and follows a scale ranging from 0 (barefoot) to 10 (normal running shoe), i.e. Free 3.0 being the least and Free 7.0(discontinued) being the most cushioned model so far. Runners are advised to gradually break in the shoe rather than immediately running long distances as to prevent muscle cramps and other discomforts, such as the notorious shin splints. Nike started the Free

neg: Nike Free Nike Free Nike Free is a minimalist running shoe. It was introduced in 2005 after Nike representatives observed Nike sponsored track athletes training barefoot. The numbering system indicates the cushioning of the shoe and follows a scale ranging from 0 (barefoot) to 10 (normal running shoe), i.e. Free 3.0 being the least and Free 7.0(discontinued) being the most cushioned model so far. Runners are advised to gradually break in the shoe rather than immediately running long distances as to prevent muscle cramps and other discomforts, such as the notorious shin splints. Nike started the Free series with the Free 5.0

neg: Air Force (shoe) favor of the original medallion material.) The Air Force 1 was produced in 1982 and discontinued in 1984. It was re-released in 1986 with the modern italic Nike logo with a Swoosh on the bottom on the back of the shoe. Little has changed to the Air Force One since its creation in 1982, although the original stitching on the side panels is no longer present in modern versions of the shoe. Since then, over 1,700 color variations have been produced, bringing in an estimated 800 million USD/year in revenue. The selling of the Air Force Ones online by certain

neg: Air Jordan 2016. One of the retro-ed colorways is: Retro Black / Metallic Siver Countdown pack. The "Air Jordan XVIII" shoe was released in 2003, and was the shoe for Jordan's last season, in which he played for the Washington Wizards. The shoe was designed by "Air Jordan" Senior Footwear Designer, Tate Kuerbis, a person that had been part of the "Jordan" footwear design team since 1999 and with Nike since 1995. The inspiration for the design came from a number of things; sleek racing lines of the auto world, carbon fibre-based monocoque of F1 race cars, race car driving shoes (rubber

neg: Nike, Inc. wearing Nike's Trash Talk Shoe, which had been constructed in February 2008 from pieces of leather and synthetic leather waste from factory floors. The Trash Talk Shoe also featured a sole composed of ground-up rubber from a shoe recycling program. Nike claims this is the first performance basketball shoe that has been created from manufacturing waste, but it only produced 5,000 pairs for sale. Another project Nike has begun is called Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program. This program, started in 1993, is Nike's longest-running program that benefits both the environment and the community by collecting old athletic shoes of any type in

neg: Swoosh Trials in Eugene, Oregon, Nike's first official track shoe, the Nike Cortez, was released to the athletes sporting the fresh new Swoosh. Nike co-founder Phil Knight was adamant that his company's new logo be a simple design that is fluid and conveys motion and speed. The logo is also said to symbolize the wing of the famous Greek Goddess of Victory, Nike. When first released, the design was displayed in a variety of colors in order to stand out on the track from other shoe manufacturers. Nike primarily used the red and white color palette on its logo for much

neg: High-top High-top The high-top is a shoe that extends significantly over the wearer's ankle. It is commonly an athletic shoe, particularly for basketball. It is sometimes confused with the slightly shorter mid-top, which typically extends no higher than the wearer's ankle. High-tops also should not be confused with shorter-length boots such as ankle boots, since high-tops usually refer to athletic shoes, although can also refer to other above-ankle shoes such as some hiking boots. Examples of basketball shoes that are high-tops are Converse All-Stars, Nike Air Forces 1, 2, and 3, Reebok Freestyle, Reebok BB4600, Nike Air Yeezy and Foggia Hi

neg: Nike Skateboarding a preview of Brian Anderson's first signature shoe model, entitled the "Nike SB Project BA", in February 2013. The "Sneaker Report" website explained that the "upper appears to be a two-piece construction with ample perforations for breathability." As of mid-June 2013, the model has not yet been released. A promotional campaign, identified by the hashtag "#thelegendgrows", was launched by Nike to coincide with release of Koston's second signature shoe model the "Eric Koston 2" in March 2013. An advertisement that included other Nike athletes, such as Tiger Woods, and Koston's Nike SB teammates was filmed and a behind-the-scenes video was

neg: Sneaker collecting of signature basketball shoes during this era provided the sheer variety necessary for a collecting subculture, while the hip-hop movement gave the sneakers their street credibility as status symbols. The sneakerhead culture has emerged in the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic in the last decade. Several popular brands and styles of sneakers have emerged as collectors items in the sneakerhead subculture. Popular collections include Air Jordans, Air Force Ones, Nike Dunks, Nike Skateboarding (SB), Nike Foamposites, Nike Air Max, and more recently, the Nike Air Yeezy and Adidas Yeezy. Shoes that have the most value are usually exclusive or

neg: Air Jordan for one race at Martinsville Speedway. Air Jordan Air Jordan is a brand of basketball shoes, athletic, and casual clothing produced by Nike. It was created for former professional basketball player Michael Jordan. The original Air Jordan I sneakers were produced exclusively for Jordan in early 1984, and released to the public in late 1984. The shoes were designed for Nike by Peter Moore, Tinker Hatfield, and Bruce Kilgore. Since its introduction into the sports shoe market, the Air Jordans evolved from the original basketball shoes to models for different uses, including I-XXXIII. The Jordan brand sponsors 21 active NBA

neg: Air Jordan Air Jordan Air Jordan is a brand of basketball shoes, athletic, and casual clothing produced by Nike. It was created for former professional basketball player Michael Jordan. The original Air Jordan I sneakers were produced exclusively for Jordan in early 1984, and released to the public in late 1984. The shoes were designed for Nike by Peter Moore, Tinker Hatfield, and Bruce Kilgore. Since its introduction into the sports shoe market, the Air Jordans evolved from the original basketball shoes to models for different uses, including I-XXXIII. The Jordan brand sponsors 21 active NBA players, including Jimmy Butler, Chris Paul,

neg: Air Force (shoe) Since its introduction, many different Air Force 1 signed or inspired by celebrities and athletes. Also in 2007, to further commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Air Force One, two high-end makes of the shoe were introduced. They were hand-crafted in Italy, one from crocodile leather and the other from anaconda leather, and both were adorned with gold-tipped laces. They were sold in extremely limited quantities and had a list price of $2000, making them some of the most expensive sneakers ever to enter the marketplace. In 2009, Nike created Air Force 09, an update of the original shoe. The

neg: Nike, Inc. 25, 1964. The company initially operated as a distributor for Japanese shoe maker Onitsuka Tiger, making most sales at track meets out of Knight's automobile. According to Otis Davis, a student athlete whom Bowerman coached at the University of Oregon, who later went on to win two gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics, Bowerman made the first pair of Nike shoes for him, contradicting a claim that they were made for Phil Knight. Says Davis, "I told Tom Brokaw that I was the first. I don't care what all the billionaires say. Bill Bowerman made the first pair of

neg: Nike Terminator Nike Terminator The Nike Terminator high-top was introduced in 1985, and was distinguished from the similar Nike Dunk by its unusual logo— a NIKE in large letters across the heel of the shoe. The Terminator also featured a lace loop on the heel to facilitate wrapping the laces around the shoe; this and the logo were styles shared by other basketball shoes of the time— see the Reebok BB5600 for another example of a shoe with a prominent heel logo. Colorways included white with brown, yellow, orange trim and white with gray trim. The Vintage Terminator "Georgetown" and "Michigan" and

neg: Nike Shox technology Nike releases the first Shox based shoe. The shoe attracted considerable excitement due in part to the timing of its release. The new millennium energized consumers with hopes for new technologies, which contributed heavily to Nike Shox' early success. During the 2000 Summer Olympics, the brand saw a tremendous boost in popularity when Team USA's Vince Carter dunked over a 7'2" center from Team France in a pair of Shox. Carter's dunk would become a major influence on Shox' advertisement strategy. The release of two popular Shox basketball shoes, the Nike Shox Explosive and the Nike Shox Elevate. The

neg: Air Force (shoe) The shoe is also a focus of the 2007 single "Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)", a collaboration between Kanye West, Nas, Rakim and KRS-One, that was produced by DJ Premier The Air Force One has become a favorite of sneaker collectors, often referred to as sneakerheads. Certain rare styles can command several times their retail value. Nike has vigorously defended the Air Force 1 in U.S. courts. In one case, it sued an alleged infringer of its trademark in the Air Force 1, Already LLC, dba YUMS, who responded by filing a counterclaim to invalidate the Air Force 1

neg: Nike Shox Shox VC IV, Shox signature shoe for Vince Carter, is also released. Some of the new Shox are compatible with the Nike+iPod feature, particularly the Nike Shox Saya. Nike ends production of most designs implementing the Shox feature. Shox Gravity released in January 2018 with tagline, "The 'Boing' is Back". This new model replaces traditional string laces with "Flywire" cable retention. Nike Shox Shox is a shoe feature developed by Nike and incorporated in several of their flagship athletic sports shoes. The shoe design includes a support system feature, which is an arrangement of small hollow columns in the midsole

neg: Nike, Inc. program. For the fiscal year 2018, Nike reported earnings of US$1.933 billion, with an annual revenue of US$36.397 billion, an increase of 6.0% over the previous fiscal cycle. Nike's shares traded at over $72 per share, and its market capitalization was valued at over US$114.5 billion in October 2018. Nike produces a wide range of sports equipment. Their first products were track running shoes. They currently also make shoes, jerseys, shorts, cleats, baselayers, etc. for a wide range of sports, including track and field, baseball, ice hockey, tennis, association football (soccer), lacrosse, basketball, and cricket. Nike Air Max is a

neg: Air Jordan Designed by Tinker Hatfield, it was the first Air Jordan released on the global market. It had four colorways: White/ Black-Cement Grey, Black/Cement Grey, White/Fire Red-Black, and Off White/Military Blue. Nike featured director and actor Spike Lee in ads for AJ IV. Lee had featured the shoe in his movie "Do The Right Thing". The Air Jordan Bordeaux "Spiz'ike IV" was made to commemorate Lee's friendship with Michael Jordan. The Air Jordan IV was on Jordan's feet when he made "The Shot," a series winner in Game 5 of the 1989 NBA First Round between the Chicago Bulls and the

neg: Kanye West next spring." The line was developed over the following four years – with multiple pieces teased by West himself – before the line was ultimately cancelled in 2009. In 2009, West collaborated with Nike to release his own shoe, the Air Yeezys, with a second version released in 2012. In January 2009, West introduced his first shoe line designed for Louis Vuitton during Paris Fashion Week. The line was released in summer 2009. West has additionally designed shoewear for Bape and Italian shoemaker Giuseppe Zanotti. In fall 2009 West moved to Rome and did an internship at Italian fashion brand

neg: Bearbrick online auctions. Casio has also released a 400% Bearbrick collaboration with the accompany watch, the DW-6900MT-7JR, in conjunction with the G-Shock's 30th Anniversary. Sports apparel and footwear company Nike, Inc., has also collaborated with Bearbrick to create multiple colorways for the Nike Lunar Force 1, Nike Air Force 1 (shoe), and Nike SB Dunk. It was revealed that Japanese company Dentsu collaborated with American animation studio DreamWorks Animation to develop a "Bearbrick" television series in the works. Bearbrick Bearbrick (rendered Be@rbrick) is a collectible toy designed and produced by the Japanese company MediCom Toy Incorporated. The name is derived from

neg: Nike, Inc. motes in a wireless sensor network. In 2004, Nike launched the SPARQ Training Program/Division. Some of Nike's newest shoes contain Flywire and Lunarlite Foam to reduce weight. The Air Zoom Vomero running shoe, introduced in 2006 and currently in its 11th generation, featured a combination of groundbreaking innovations including a full-length air cushioned sole, an external heel counter, a crashpad in the heel for shock absorption, and Fit Frame technology for a stable fit. The Nike brand, with its distinct V-shaped logo, quickly became regarded as a status symbol in modern urban fashion and hip-hop fashion due to its association

neg: Shoewallet Nike+iPod Sport Kit, people were using shoewallets as an alternative for carrying the Nike+iPod Sport Kit sensor. This enabled the use of the product with any shoe and not only the special Nike shoes. Shoe wallets are also used as promotional products, giveaway products at races, walks, events, ans tradeshows or as a private label point of purchase (POP) or point of sale (POS). Shoewallet Shoe wallets, also known as shoewallets, shoepockets, shoe pockets, shoe pouches, shoe pals, runners' wallets, go wallets, etc., are small pouches that attach to shoes via plastic clips, Velcro, or laces directly to or through

neg: Air Jordan each shoe of which includes laser-etched graphics detailing specific aspects about that particular championship series, the city of the competing team and so forth. Many other colorways exist and Jordan Brand continues to release additional colors that pay tribute to different Jordan and Nike shoes along with new colorways specific to 6 Rings shoes. There even exists a "winterized 6 rings" which are a modified 6 Rings shoe turned into a durable boot designed for the outdoors which changes some of the design and placement of the inspired pieces and parts from the Air Jordans the shoe pays tribute. Of

neg: Adidas Yeezy originally designed a shoe for Adidas in 2006, but it was never released. The first brand to officially collaborate with Kanye West and have a shoe line was Nike. This collaboration lasted for five years and a total of three (was actually two silhouettes, Yeezy 1 and the Yeezy 2) sneaker styles were released. In 2013, after the release of the "Red Octobers" Kanye West left Nike. Kanye West wanted Nike to grant him royalties, but they denied his request. Kanye West reached out to Adidas and they agreed to give him royalties. A year after the confirmation of the

neg: Air Jordan changes on the court. The patent leather gave the XI a "formal" look. When this shoe released, some wore this model with business suits instead of dress shoes. The sneakers were only samples in 1995 when Jordan decided to come back to the NBA. Hatfield and Nike discouraged Jordan from playing in them, but once they were produced, he couldn't resist. Also noteworthy, Jordan violated league dress code by wearing the shoes, as his teammates wore all-black shoes. It wasn't the first time Jordan had run afoul of NBA footwear rules, having broken them with his very first signature shoe

neg: Donald Dell Professionals (ATP) in 1972 with Jack Kramer and Cliff Drysdale. Clients of ProServ dominated the leadership roles of the ATP in its formative years. ProServ expanded into basketball, and Dell signed Patrick Ewing, Michael Jordan , and other top NBA players. He wrote his first book, "Minding Other People’s Business" in 1989 about how to recruit, manage, market, and keep client athletes, and a second book in 2009, "Never Make the First Offer". Dell negotiated two of the most successful shoe deals in all of sports: Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan line with Nike and the Stan Smith shoe with Adidas.

neg: Paul Rodriguez (skateboarder) model in a video interview, whereby the history of the Nike shoe in skateboarding culture forms the foundation of the segment—Mountain explained that prior to the official launch of the Nike brand onto the skateboarding market, skateboarders said, "This [Nike] is our shoe". Rodriguez described himself as a "Jordan baby", growing up during the peak of Michael Jordan's career, and explained that his eighth Nike shoe model is an "homage to all those things I grew up loving—even before I met skateboarding. And now it's intertwined." The P-ROD 8 features three of Nike's shoe technology developments: "Lunarlon", "Flywire" and "Hyperscreen".

neg: Nike Air Max product was referenced in the hip hop song "Hate It or Love It" by The Game, which was a worldwide top 10 hit in 2005. Also referenced by rappers Gucci Mane in the hit single "Bricks" and Waka Flocka Flame on the track "Head First" in his 2009 mixtape, "Lebron Flocka James". The rapper Eminem designed a limited-edition range of Air Maxes sold for charity. 1997's Air Max 97 was inspired by high-speed Japanese bullet trains. It was introduced with a sleeker, metallic silver colorway that contained a nearly full-length visible air unit. Uppers feature three reflective lines made of

neg: Adidas Yeezy "Glow in the Dark". The shoe was sold in an all-grey color scheme with a phosphorescent (glow-in-the-dark) gum outsole. This was the first time a glow-in-the-dark sole has been featured since the [Nike Air Yeezy] line. The shoe features improved materials such as higher quality suede and leather. Like the previous 750s, this was sold for a retail price of $350. The next Yeezy Boost 750 featured a brown suede and leather upper with the same fluorescent sole as the previous model. This colorway was dubbed "Chocolate" and retailed for $350 like all previous 750 models. There have been no

neg: Nike Grind incorporated into numerous athletic surfaces throughout the world, including the court at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, training facilities at Yankee Stadium in New York, and the track at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England, among others. Additionally, using Nike Grind materials in a building project may help gain points toward obtaining LEED certification, depending on how much is incorporated and what other sustainable materials are used. Nike Grind Nike Grind is a collection of recycled materials developed by Nike that is composed of pre-consumer manufacturing scraps, recycled post-consumer shoes from the Reuse-A-Shoe program, and unsellable footwear. The purpose

neg: Nike Free in 2004 and in 2006 released a new version of the shoe, the Nike Free 5.0 V2, that addressed some of the durability issues in the earlier model. Among other changes, the heel and sidewalls of the shoe were redesigned to prevent tearing. Since then, the Nike Free 5.0 V3 (2007), Nike Free 5.0 V4 (2009), and Nike Free 5.0 V5 (2013) models have been released along with various other models from the Nike Free 3.0 V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5 to the Nike Free 7.0 V1 and V2. In 2016, the numbering system was retired in favor of

neg: Nike Terminator "St. John's" featured the team colors of those basketball teams. Some were even specifically made for the Georgetown fan market, with "Hoyas" on the heel instead of "Nike". The Terminator High Supreme "Thrash Metal Pack" was a special edition in a black and gold colorway. Nike Terminator The Nike Terminator high-top was introduced in 1985, and was distinguished from the similar Nike Dunk by its unusual logo— a NIKE in large letters across the heel of the shoe. The Terminator also featured a lace loop on the heel to facilitate wrapping the laces around the shoe; this and the logo

neg: Juan Martín del Potro uses Luxilon ALU Power strung at 58 lbs. His clothing sponsor is Nike. He used to wear sleeveless shirts, but more recently has worn crew shirts, and often also sports double-wide wristbands and a bandana. For shoes, he wears Nike Air Max Cages. He used to choose his own outfits but somewhere between 2014 and 2015 he started to use the brand's shirts for every player, losing the ability of choosing what he wanted to wear. Del Potro has a combined record against all members of the Big Four, which is one of the best in this category. He is

neg: Air Jordan the big fight that Rocky films are known for. The VI was the first shoe used by the protagonist of "Slam Dunk", Hanamichi Sakuragi. Nike released special versions of both the VI and the Jordan Super.Fly 3 featuring artwork from the series in 2014. The VI also had Sakuragi's number 10 embroidered on the side of the heels. Various other models in the Air Jordan line are featured in the series, including the original (which Sakuragi eventually switched to), the V, and the XII (both worn by Sakuragi's rival, Kaede Rukawa). The Air Jordan VII was released in 1992 with

neg: Nike, Inc. Seattle, as its first advertising agency. The following year, the agency created the first "brand ad" for Nike, called "There is no finish line", in which no Nike product was shown. By 1980, Nike had attained a 50% market share in the U.S. athletic shoe market, and the company went public in December of that year. Together, Nike and Wieden+Kennedy have created many print and television advertisements, and Wieden+Kennedy remains Nike's primary ad agency. It was agency co-founder Dan Wieden who coined the now-famous slogan "Just Do It" for a 1988 Nike ad campaign, which was chosen by "Advertising Age"

neg: Nike Flywire Nike Flywire Nike Flywire is a thread, composed of Vectran or nylon, and developed by Nike, used in the upper of a shoe. The goal of Flywire is to minimize weight and maximize support. Shoes containing Flywire became available for consumer purchase in 2008. Flywire was created by Jay Meschter, Director of Innovation at Nike. He began by taking a last (an object shaped like a foot used to design shoes) and marking the key points of where a shoe needs to support the foot. When Meschter saw an embroidery machine, he determined the machine could be used to make

neg: NikeID customization. Nike's best franchises are also represented including Air Max, Air Force 1, Nike Free, Nike LunarGlid Nike Dunk. NIKEiD has also recently begun offering the signature styles from such athletes as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant. The starting point of the company was the "online" store which has changed frequently over the years from its initial 1999 launch. In 2005 R/GA was given the task to redesign the website to give it "a premium, e-commerce experience". The original HTML site was replaced entirely by a new Flash based website claimed to give it a more user-friendly experience

neg: Nike Grind Nike Grind Nike Grind is a collection of recycled materials developed by Nike that is composed of pre-consumer manufacturing scraps, recycled post-consumer shoes from the Reuse-A-Shoe program, and unsellable footwear. The purpose of Nike Grind is to eliminate waste and close the loop on Nike's product lifecycle. The materials are used to make various Nike products, athletic surfaces, and products for other companies. Nike Grind materials are primarily composed of manufacturing scraps, but also include a mixture of recycled shoes (including those that cannot be sold). Many of the recycled shoes are collected through Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program which began in

neg: Nike Air Max deluxe editions lasted for about before their shock absorbing properties deteriorated. The use of '360' of air cushioning is meant to ensure the shoes longevity. Vapormax has been released in Mar, 2017 designed by Kathy Gomez. The shoes were initially advertised in 1987 with a TV campaign that used the Beatles' song "Revolution", the first time a Beatles song had been used in a TV commercial. The following year, Nike used the Just Do It slogan. They were also endorsed by Bo Jackson in exchange for a $100,000 fee, with advertising agency Wieden and Kennedy coming up with the slogan

neg: Stefan Janoski Tim O'Connor, as the two skateboarded together extensively. Janoski is a supporter and participant in the Tampa Pro skateboard contest. Following the formation of the Nike Skateboarding (Nike SB) brand in 2002—the shoe company's second attempt at establishing itself in the skateboard market—Janoski was a team selection and was given the opportunity to design his own signature shoe model for release. As of 2013, the "Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski" model is described as "extremely successful," "wildly successful," and a "an instant classic." Janoski revealed in 2013 that he is completely responsible for the design of the shoe, following initial

neg: Air Jordan Retro XII Air Jordan Retro XII Michael Jordan, one of the NBA's most iconic basketball player, has his own shoe line with the brand Nike. His logo is a silhouette of him jumping, also known as the Jumpman. He is one of many Hall of Fame members and is recognized as one of the greatest to play the game of basketball. Many refer to this shoe as the "Flu Game" because of the statistics that Michael Jordan had. He was playing the Utah Jazz for the NBA Finals where he played in the Jordan 12 and with the flu. Since that game,