Nike Court Legacy Next Nature

Nike is one of the world's most recognized sports footwear and apparel manufacturers. Its history began in 1964, when two sports enthusiasts, Bill Bowerer and Phil Knight, decided to support the sports industry by producing sports shoes tailored to the needs and expectations of athletes. The beginning of their cooperation was different from what they had planned. They contacted Japanese manufacturers of sports shoes, imported them to America and sold them as a Blue Ribbon product. The first store was opened after two years in the market. 1971 was a pivotal year, when Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight decided to create their own line of athletic shoes. However, this decision brought about major changes.