Nike Does "Just Do It" ... Again and Again

Nike was founded in 1962 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. However, their name was originally Blue Ribbon Sports. In 1972, they changed the company's name "Nike", which was named after the winged Greek goddess of victory. The infamous "Swoosh" logo and "Just Do It" slogan can not be mistaken.

Then came Michael Jordan, the world's greatest basketball player. He came to Nike in 1985, changing the shoe game forever, and taking Nike to a level all on its own.

Air Jordan:

Michael Jordan came out with Air Jordan 1s in 1985 and in the world of athletic shoes, a star was born. Ironically, the NBA banned the shoes because they were designed with non-regulation colors. Up until then, all basketball shoes were white only. That didn't stop Michael Jordan... he wore them anyway and the the sport of basketball and athletic footwear industry had a makeover that would transform the game and industry forever.

The numbered series Jordan collections are always at the top of their game. There is no need for an introduction, but all's we can say is there is no other company that can even come close to the styles, anticipation, and excitement that Nike provides. Every year, they outdo themselves, upping the design, innovation and uncompromising performance of each shoe. Ask any boy/man who is waiting for a new Jordan release... it is pure joy when you get your hands on one of their masterpieces. Nike, and Jordan, releases are truly in a league of their own!

That's not to say that we don't love the Lebrons, the KDs, the Foamposites, extraordinary Quickstrike releases, Doernbechers and SBs. They have turned the shoe game into a form of art. A sneaker is just a sneaker, unless it is Nike.

Some of our favorite Jordans so far this year...

Grape 5s

White Cement 3s

Playoff 8s

Bred 11s

Bugs Bunny 8s

Green Glow 4s

Lebron:

LeBron James is one of three signature athletes that represent Nike Basketball. His shoes debuted in his first season with the Nike Air Zoom Generations. The latest model will be the Nike LeBron 11 and this year, the 10s were awesome.

Some of our favorite Lebrons this year: