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Nike was founded in 1967. Nike was one of the first athletic companies to heavily brand and market its athletic shoes, apparel sports equipment, and accessories by using famous sports personalities such as John McEnroe, Michael Jordan, and Tiger Woods, to name a few. Their “swoosh” logo and “Just Do It” slogan are easily recognized worldwide.

Nike markets its products under its own brand name as well as Air Jordan, Bauer, Converse, Team Starter, and Nike Golf. As of 2007 Nike is the largest sportswear supplier in the world, with a revenue worth of $15 billion.

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from 1977 Oregon Waffle sneakers

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from a pair of 1970s waffle sole sneakers

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from an early 1980s tshirt

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from a pair of 1981 Trainer Classic sneakers

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from a pair of 1981 leather sneakers

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from a pair of 1985 Air Jordan sneakers

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from a pair of 1985 Air Jordan sneakers

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from a 1987 Air Jordan sweater

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from a pair of 1988 sneakers

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from a pair of 1988 Waffle Sole Trainer sneakers

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from a pair of 1989 Air Jordan sneakers

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from a pair of 1990 Air Jordan sneakers

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from a pair of 1992 Air Trainer sneakers

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from a pair of 1994 Air Jordan sneakers

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from a pair of 1995 Air Jordan sneakers

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from a pair of 1997 Air Jordan sneakers

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from a pair of 1997 Air Jordan sneakers

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from a pair of 1998 Air Force sneakers

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from a pair of 1999 Air Jordan sneakers

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from a pair of 2000 Air Jordan sneakers

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from a pair of 2001 Air Force sneakers

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from a pair of 2002 Air Force I sneakers

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from a 2006 jersey

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from 2006 All Star sneakers

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from a pair of 2006 Air Max sneakers

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from 2007 Air Jordan sneakers

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from 2009 Air Jordan sneakers

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from 2011 Air Jordan sneakers

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from 2013 Air Jordan sneakers (retro 1988 style)

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