Nike
The name of the company Nike originates from the Greek term νίκη [niki] - „victory“ and the Greek victory goddess “Nike”. Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight founded the company as “Blue Ribbon Sports” in the year 1962. One of their most successful shoes are the Nike Air Force One (the first Basketballshoe with Air cushioning in the sole, released 1982) and the complete AIR MAX Series (running shoes with air cushioning, released in 1987).
