Gotta buy em all!
What was the top sneaker model in 2014?
Air Jordan 6
This South American country is a major source of leather for sneakers.
Brazil
What does living in a global marketplace involve?
Buying things that you wear, use or eat from other countries.
Many goods come from Asia to North America on this type of vessel.
An ocean liner, or container ship.
What celebrity launched the "Yeezy" with Adidas in 2013, and has since released over 266 variations on the design?
Kanye West
When a company in Canada ships maple syrup to a restaurant in Florida without paying tariffs, it is participating in this type of trade.
Free trade
Why is globalization good for consumer wallets?
They can buy goods at lower prices.
What is a multinational corporation?
A business that has operations in multiple countries.
What has globalization increased?
International trade
Most sneakers are designed in this type of country.
A developed country.
What is a "tariff"?
A tax imposed by a government on imported goods and services, designed to make foreign products more expensive.
What is a negative effect of globalization on the environment?
Most sneakers are manufactured in this type of country.
A developing country.
Memphis, TN
What is the name of Travis Scott's Nike label?
Cactus Jack
Saudi Arabia exports oil to the United States, and the United States exports corn to Saudi Arabia. Do they have "economic interdependence" or "free trade"?
Economic interdependence
What is a "synthetic material"?
A human-made substance created from raw materials like coal or oil.
Why are places like Dhaka, Bangladesh popular locations for sneaker manufacturing today?
Because developing countries like Bangladesh have large populations that are willing to work for low wages (low labor costs).
How long does it take for a container ship to reach the United States from Asia?
2-4 weeks
What is a positive effect that globalization can have on world leaders?
Trade can help lower conflict between countries.
How much revenue is the global sneaker market expected to generate in 2026?
US $96.37 billion
How long will it take for a pair of Nike Jordans to decompose in a landfill?
25-40 years
What country is the world's leading manufacturer of sneakers, producing over 60% of all shoes as of 2026?
China
Nevada (19 pairs of shoes per person)
This American professional tennis player endorses New Balance with her very own line of court shoes.
Coco Gauff