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NiKE RUNNiNG I chose to do a PowerPoint on Nike running because for 6 years I have consistently worn Nike running shoes. I find that as a runner, it is important to know what products you’re dealing with. This topic is also interesting because a track coach actually founded the Nike company, and sponsored one of the most famous long distance runners in US history.
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON COACH BILL BOWERMAN CO-FOUNDED NIKE CO. IN 1971.  HE EXPERIMENTED WITH RUNNING SHOES , CREATING A “WAFFLE SOLE” BY POURING RUBBER INTO HIS WIFE’S WAFFLE IRON AND GLUING THE SOLES TO RUNNING SHOES
Bowerman provided the waffle shoe as an alternative to spiked or flat soles. By  the mid 1970’s amateurs as well as professional runners were embracing the Nike waffle shoes. Bowerman and his business partner Phil Knight had sparked an immense interest in running and jogging. Through their experimental shoes and growing company,  cross country and track & field gained more recognition than ever.  Bowerman even trained Oregon runner and four time world record holder Steve Prefontaine in his specialized shoes.
Nike continues to be a leading force in the running world today, and I plan to stick by my Nikes.  If Nike shoes were good enough for Prefontaine, they’re definitely good enough for me.

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Ni K E R U N Ni N G

  • 1. NiKE RUNNiNG I chose to do a PowerPoint on Nike running because for 6 years I have consistently worn Nike running shoes. I find that as a runner, it is important to know what products you’re dealing with. This topic is also interesting because a track coach actually founded the Nike company, and sponsored one of the most famous long distance runners in US history.
  • 2. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON COACH BILL BOWERMAN CO-FOUNDED NIKE CO. IN 1971. HE EXPERIMENTED WITH RUNNING SHOES , CREATING A “WAFFLE SOLE” BY POURING RUBBER INTO HIS WIFE’S WAFFLE IRON AND GLUING THE SOLES TO RUNNING SHOES
  • 3. Bowerman provided the waffle shoe as an alternative to spiked or flat soles. By the mid 1970’s amateurs as well as professional runners were embracing the Nike waffle shoes. Bowerman and his business partner Phil Knight had sparked an immense interest in running and jogging. Through their experimental shoes and growing company, cross country and track & field gained more recognition than ever. Bowerman even trained Oregon runner and four time world record holder Steve Prefontaine in his specialized shoes.
  • 4. Nike continues to be a leading force in the running world today, and I plan to stick by my Nikes. If Nike shoes were good enough for Prefontaine, they’re definitely good enough for me.