Nike

Nike was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by former University of Oregon athlete Phil Knight and his coach, Bill Bowerman. The two started selling Onitsuka Tiger shoes out of their car on the campus in Eugene, Oregon, which eventually led to the development of their own shoe, a predecessor to what we now know as the Cortez. In 1971, the duo rebranded their company as Nike, named after the Greek goddess of victory. Carolyn Davidson, a graphic design student, created the iconic logo for just $35, not knowing that the Swoosh would become the brandmark for the biggest sportswear company in the world. Classic Nike sneakers like the Air Force 1, Nike Dunk, its various Air Max models as well as the Jordan brand offshoot have stood the test of time. While Nike continues to be at the forefront of sportswear innovation, supplying sports teams and athletes worldwide, its 60+ year history carries a rich archive of classics, resulting in coveted retros as well as vintage and rare Nike clothing and sneakers.