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Meeting Phil Knight while he was teaching accounting classes, she started freelancing for his company. She designed the Swoosh and got paid $35. Together with the Swoosh, Nike is also known for its signature tagline- Just Do It that makes Nike stand out like no other company.Bowerman was the coach for the track team of the University of Oregon where Phil Knight ran in 1959. Bowerman's desire for better quality running shoes clearly influenced Knight in his search for a marketing strategy. Spurred with this burning nike air pegasus 34 desire, the birth of one of the world's most influential and strongest brand began to take shape. It took a while for the name 'Nike' to sink in minds and hearts of shoe fans and sports enthusiasts as well as to establish the great name they have today.Nike took formation while Knight took his MBA at Stanford in the early '60s with Frank Shallenberger.

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One of the characteristics that make the sneaker so popular is its versatility and the vast array of differing designs. The brand itself has been promoted by athletes and superstars from every walk of life. They can be worn while playing basketball, soccer, running or even just for every day activities. There really is no set single purpose for these shoe and they are some of the most versatile on the market. On top of this, there is a design or color combination for the tastes or interests of any person. While the most popular color choice is the classic white on whites, you are never limited by color. Many collectors go so far as to have a pair that matches every hat or color coordinated outfit. That is proof of just how many colors and designs can be purchased.While there seem to be infinite options when it comes to the design, there are few defining characteristics that identify the shoe as a brand.

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