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nike Spring Court Tennis Shoes
Gliding on the red clay with those vents in the sole!
nike Adolf and Rudolf Dassler stand apart, representing their rival shoe brands in Herzogenaurach.
Fun Fact
Waffle iron shoes: Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman ruined his wife's waffle iron in 1971 to mold rubber soles, creating the famous Waffle Trainer.
nike A young athlete wears classic high-top Converse sneakers on an outdoor basketball court.
Glossary
plimsoll (noun)
A light rubber-soled canvas shoe. In the 1870s, British players wore these shoes on tennis courts, launching modern athletic footwear history.
A light rubber-soled canvas shoe. In the 1870s, British players wore these shoes on tennis courts, launching modern athletic footwear history.
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Which athlete wore Adolf Dassler's spiked shoes at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
Gossip
Which classic sneaker style would you wear forever?
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What kitchen appliance did Bill Bowerman use to create Nike's Waffle Trainer sole?
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Who joined Converse in 1921 to improve their basketball shoe?
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What material was bonded to rubber to make the earliest 19th-century sports shoes?
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In what year did Converse add Chuck Taylor's signature to the All Star ankle patch?
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In which German town did the Adidas and Puma rivalry begin?
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What 1839 invention made flexible rubber soles possible?
nike Running Shoe Midsole Foam
Nitrogen bubbles, squishing then snapping, powering your pace!
nike A runner bounces on thousands of steam-fused capsules inside a shoe sole.
Fun Fact
Pebax foam: Originally designed for ski boots and car bumpers, Pebax foam is so light it actually floats on water.
nike A running shoe with a thick, lightweight foam sole floats in warm light.
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Which part of a running shoe is primarily responsible for absorbing impact and returning energy to the runner?
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Why did Adidas switch to TPU beads instead of traditional EVA foam for their Boost shoes?
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What material introduced in 1975 first revolutionized running shoe cushioning by using air-filled plastic bubbles?
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In 2013, which brand launched midsoles made of steam-fused thermoplastic polyurethane beads?
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What percentage of energy does standard 1970s EVA foam return to a runner compared to modern Pebax foam?
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What happens to the tiny air bubbles inside traditional EVA foam over hundreds of miles of running?
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Which high-tech polymer, originally used in aerospace, allows modern running shoes to return up to 85% of energy?
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What crop grown in India is used by French company Arkema to make eco-friendly, bio-based running shoe foam?
nike The Banned Air Jordan 1
They banned the boldest colors from the hardwood floor, But it only made the world want those sneakers more!
nike This red, black, and white high-top leather shoe shows a perforated toe box.
Fun Fact
Banned fine: Nike paid a $5,000 fine every time Michael Jordan wore his black-and-red sneakers on court, using the controversy to generate millions in free publicity.
nike Red and black high-top sneakers rest on a polished hardwood basketball court
Glossary
banned (adjective)
Officially or legally prohibited from being used, done, or distributed. Nike marketed Michael Jordan's signature shoes in 1985 by highlighting that the NBA had banned them.
Officially or legally prohibited from being used, done, or distributed. Nike marketed Michael Jordan's signature shoes in 1985 by highlighting that the NBA had banned them.
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What was the annual value of Nike's historic 1984 contract with rookie Michael Jordan?
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Which classic Air Jordan 1 colorway is the absolute best?
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Which Nike shoe model was actually banned by the NBA in 1984 for violating the uniform color rule?
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Which colors made up the infamous 'banned' colorway of the first Jordan shoe?
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In what year were the original Air Jordan 1 sneakers officially released to the public?
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What was the original retail price of the Air Jordan 1 when it debuted in 1985?
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Which brand did Michael Jordan originally hope to sign with before joining Nike in 1984?
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How much revenue did the Air Jordan line generate in its first year, smashing Nike's expectations?
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Where did Nike designer Peter Moore sketch the original Air Jordan Wings logo in 1984?
nike The Thirty-Five Dollar Doodle
A thirty-five dollar wing sketched out on tracing paper, became a diamond-studded ring and ran across the world!
nike A warm-toned graphic displays the famous logo design alongside Knight's lukewarm quote.
Fun Fact
The cheap logo: The iconic Nike Swoosh cost only $35 in 1971, which is worth about $260 today when adjusted for inflation.
nike A simple swoosh logo curves across the side panel of a white sneaker
Glossary
swoosh (noun)
A rushing sound or a swift, sweeping movement through the air. In 1971, Portland State student Carolyn Davidson designed this famous athletic logo for thirty-five dollars.
A rushing sound or a swift, sweeping movement through the air. In 1971, Portland State student Carolyn Davidson designed this famous athletic logo for thirty-five dollars.
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What did Nike co-founder Phil Knight famously say when he first chose the Swoosh design?
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Would you design a logo for thirty-five dollars today?
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How much was Carolyn Davidson paid for her initial work on the Nike Swoosh logo?
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How much did Carolyn Davidson earn per hour for her design work on the Nike Swoosh?
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Which university was Carolyn Davidson attending when she was hired to design the Nike logo?
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What material did designer Carolyn Davidson use to sketch her initial Swoosh concepts?
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What was the original company name of Nike before it rebranded?
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Which ancient mythological figure inspired the name of the Nike brand and the shape of the Swoosh?
nike The Nike Waffle Sole
Waffle iron groove! Waffle iron groove! Poured the rubber in the kitchen just to make us move!