The company, founded January 25, 1964 under the name Blue Ribbon Sports, officially became Nike, Inc. in 1978, Nike sells its products under its own brand, as well as under the brands Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike +, Air Jordan, Nike Blazers, Air Force 1, Nike Dunk, Air Max, Foamposite, Nike Skateboarding, Nike CR7, Hurley International, Converse.Nike also belonged to Bauer Hockey (later renamed Nike Bauer) between 1995 and 2008. Nike sponsors many athletes and sports teams around the world. Since the 1990s, the company has been regularly criticized for the fact that its products are manufactured in factories where labor laws are violated.
In 1964, Nike was founded by student Phil Knight and his trainer Bill Bowerman. Phil Knight was a mid-distance runner on the Oregon University team. The company's first name was Blue Ribbon Sports. They invested $ 500 in this company. The company specialized in ordering sneakers in Asian countries, only then sold them on the American market. With $ 500, Bowerman and Knight ordered 300 pairs of sneakers from Onitsuka Tiger, now known as Asics. The first product was released in 1971 - Nike sneakers with a waffle-shaped sole design. Bowerman took the idea from his wife, or rather from her waffle iron. The company was officially renamed Nike in 1978.
In 1964, Nike was founded by student Phil Knight and his trainer Bill Bowerman. Phil Knight was a mid-distance runner on the Oregon University team. The company's first name was Blue Ribbon Sports. They invested $ 500 in this company. The company specialized in ordering sneakers in Asian countries, only then sold them on the American market. With $ 500, Bowerman and Knight ordered 300 pairs of sneakers from Onitsuka Tiger, now known as Asics. The first product was released in 1971 - Nike sneakers with a waffle-shaped sole design. Bowerman took the idea from his wife, or rather from her waffle iron. The company was officially renamed Nike in 1978.