Types of Nike Shoes
Nike, Inc. was founded in the early 1960s as a smaller running boot business called Blue Ribbon Sports. In 1971, Blue Ribbon Sports grew to become Nike, named after the Greek goddess of victory, and grew exponentially over the decades. With the fast growth came a number of new fitness shoes patterns, each tailored to a particular sport so as to give maximum ease as well as assist. Today, the Oregon-based company earns billions every year manufacturing multiple lines of specialty boots.
Running Shoes
In 1979, Nike released its first running footwear with an air-sole cushioning program. That same year, Nike running shoes started to be the finest selling in the U.S., accounting for almost half of all American running boot sales.
Nike running sneakers are divided into three categories: neutral, padding and movement controlled. Natural Nike running footwear are designed for runners whose feet don't roll too far outward (underpronate) or inward (overpronate) when they run. One popular example of a natural Nike running boot is the Air Zoom Vomeroand Nike Shox Turbo.
Cushioned running footwear are for runners needing extra assistance and balance for minor pronation. The Nike Air Span is one example of the cushioned Nike running footwear. More severe cases of underpronation or overpronation are served well with motion-controlled running shoes, such as the Nike LunarGlide.
Basketball Shoes
The 1st Nike basketball sneakers, the Bruin and the Blazer, were released in 1972, while the Nike brand was still in its beginnings. These were followed by the Nike Air Force I of the early 80s, and the incredibly famous Air Jordan Shoes, released in the mid 80s.
Current models of basketball footwear include the Nike Total Max Uptempo, Nike Hypermax and the Nike Air Pippin I. The Nike Air Jordan is still produced and sold today, albeit slightly modified in appearance.
Football and Soccer Shoes
The first kind of boots sold under the Nike brand name was a footwear designed to be used for both soccer and football. Recent types of Nike football and soccer boots are much more sleek, light in weight and futuristic-looking than those of yesteryear. Present types of Nike football and soccer sneakers have molded sock liners, glass fiber shank cleats and air-filled heels for shock-absorption.
Golf Shoes
Nike began designing and manufacturing golf shoes in 1986, and at present delivers over 20 distinct versions of golf sneakers for men, women and children. You will find 5 various types within the Air Zoom Series, and the Nike Shox Saya Series delivers three diverse designs: the Classic, the Sport and the Saddle. The Nike Power Player and Nike Heritage Series are made of synthetic leather and are the least expensive of the Nike golf shoe models, at well under $100.