Nike History & Heritage
Nike were originally founded by WHO in 1964?
Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight
Which technology is great for people with limited mobility who want totally hands-free entry of their trainers?
EasyOn
What does the letter O in S.O.L.E. stand for?
Observe
Which technology in most Leggings moves sweat away from your skin for quicker evaporation, helping you stay dry and comfortable?
Nike Dri-FIT
Which Nike athlete was iconic for wearing gold running spikes at the 1996 Olympics?
Michael Johnson (Former American WR holder for the 200 & 400 metres)
Cutting ties with shoe maker Onitsuka Tiger (now Asics), Blue Ribbon Sports becomes Nike Inc. but in which year?
1971
Which shoe is primarily designed for walking in ultimate comfort?
Motiva
How many different lengths do Nike offer for the Universa Legging?
5
Which Nike lightweight fabric are the Zenvy leggings made with?
InfinaSoft fabric
Which Nike sponsored American female is the most decorated gymnast ever with 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals?
Simone Biles
In 1983, Nike co-founder Phil Knight gave WHO 500 shares of the company as a token of appreciation?
Carolyn Davidson (Designer of the swoosh, the shares are speculated to be worth 1 Million Dollars today)
In which year did Nike introduce our iconic Pegasus running shoe?
1983
In the stockroom how often should you sort and clear obsoletes?
Once a week
Which technology resists elements like wind and water to help keep you comfortable in harsh weather conditions?
Nike Storm-FIT
Between 2018-2021 which Japanese born Nike sponsored women's tennis player won 4 singles titles?
Naomi Osaka (she has a Haitian–American father and a Japanese mother, her parents moved to the US at the age of 3)
Who got the inspiration for the name Nike after seeing the name of the Greek goddess of victory in a dream?
Jeff Johnson (Nike's first employee)
The Air Max 95 was the first shoe to have what in the forefoot?
Max Air
What is the Logo called which accompanies products made with sustainable materials?
“Sunburst” symbol
What was the initial inspiration for Zoom Air?
Couches (Couches, with their stretchy fabric and internal spring cushioning units, provided the initial inspiration for Zoom Air)
Which former Nike sponsored track and field athlete won 9 Olympic gold medals from 1984-1996?
Carl Lewis
In which year did Nike Tech Fleece launch?
2013
In 2006 Nike released a cricket shoe into the Indian market but what was it called?
Air Zoom Yorker
The practice of processing shipments in the order received is known as?
First in, first out (AKA FIFO)
Which technology is a sticky material that provides exceptional touch to the ball, gives the world's best players the control they need when dribbling at high speeds?
Nike Gripknit
Which Nike Athlete won the women's 400m track final at the Sydney 2000 Olympics in then a revolutionary Nike Swift Suit which was used for the very first time?
Cathy Freeman (of Australia)