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Oregon-based sportswear titan Nike was the brainchild of Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. The 1964-founded company has grown not only into a multinational force but also into a household name, thanks to its diverse footwear designs.
Nike's research and development department has a strong reputation for creating new designs and innovations to meet the ever-changing demands of the global fashion scene. Furthermore, the company is known to enter into long-term agreements with a number of well-known athletes and celebrities in order to expand its sneaker lineup.
If you're not familiar with Nike's various sneaker lineups, we've compiled a list of some of the brand's most popular sneaker catalogs that have become a popular choice over the years.
Different types of sneakers offered by Nike
1) Nike Agassi
Andre Agassi, at the age of 16, helped bring about a significant cultural change in both tennis and performance footwear when he joined forces with the Swoosh label in 1986.
With his long hair, earrings, and brightly colored clothing, Agassi embodied the vibrant and rebellious 80s lifestyle.
The first model in Agassi's exclusive shoe line, the Nike Air Tech Challenge, debuted in 1989, following John McEnroe's Air Trainer 1 in 1988, which gave the Swoosh and the tennis court an entirely new perspective.
2) Air Force 1
The Air Force 1 is arguably the most well-known swoosh sneaker of all time, having been designed by Bruce Kilgore and first released in 1982. The shoe was the first to use swoosh's Air technology and was intended for basketball performance. Air Force 1 remains a dominant force in sneaker culture more than 40 years after its debut.
3) Air Griffey
The Air Griffey Max 1 was released in 1996, after Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. became a baseball sensation.
Its silhouette included a polyurethane midsole with Air-Sole technology, a synthetic leather upper, and a clear rubber sole for added stability. The shoe was released in a variety of color schemes, including former Ken Griffey Jr. club colors.
4) Air Max
The Air Max running shoe line debuted in 1987 with the release of the Air Max 1. The Air Max series was inspired by running performances and was designed to give the wearer the sensation of flying.
Since its release in 1987, the shoe company has released several Air Max sneakers, including the Air Max 90, Air Max 95, and Air Max 97.
5) Nike Basketball
Nike Basketball has a number of signature collections, including footwear and clothing. Their list of notable basketball legends includes Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Charles Barkley, and Penny Hardaway, to name a few.
6) Nike Giannis
Giannis Antetokounmpo, a Greek basketball legend, became the first athlete born and raised outside of the United States to represent Nike Basketball in 2019.
The duo has been going strong since then, recently releasing their fourth signature shoe, the Zoom Freak 4.
7) Nike Golf
The swoosh label unveiled their first pair of shoes and officially launched their golf division in 1986. It didn't make an impact, however, until 1996, when they signed a teen Tiger Woods to a five-year, $40 million contract.
It made its official debut on the mainstream market in 1998. Since then, the brand has provided Woods, professional players, and fans with golf clothing, shoes, and equipment.
8) Nike KD
Kevin Durant has had a fantastic career, winning four NBA championships, being a six-time All-Star, and a former MVP. In 2008, the brand released Zoom KD 1, a silhouette that served as both Durant's signature sneaker as well as line of basketball gear.
Since then, the swoosh label has rolled out a brand new pair of Durant sneakers every year, in a variety of colorways, with the technically advanced KD 15 debuting earlier this year.
9) Nike LeBron
LeBron James has already had a legendary career, despite the fact that he is still competing. The brand debuted apparel and the first signature shoe at the start of James' rookie season, which has since been followed by a total of 20 trademark silhouettes in James' signature line.
The Air Zoom Generation, also known as the “LeBron 1,” debuted in 2003. The shoe label has since released a new Lebron sneaker each year, with LeBron 20 silhouette being introduced earlier this year.
10) Air Max Penny
The Air Max Penny made its debut when Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway was a member of the Orlando Magic. The third-round pick in 1993 was known for being one of the tallest point guards of all time.
The swoosh label released the Air Max Penny 1 "Orlando" in 1995, matching the team's color scheme, only to be released in a number of colorways over the years.
11) Nike Kyrie
Kyrie Irving, who has played in the NBA for 11 seasons, is widely regarded as one of the game's best point guards.The shoe label debuted the Kyrie 1 sneaker and launched Kyrie Irving gear to the public in 2014.
12) Nike Running
Innovative solutions such as Natural, Fast, and Easy, are used in the Swoosh's distinctive running models to accommodate both men's and women's running styles. Among them are several pairs of shoes as well as Dri-FIT clothing suitable for runners in various climates.
13) Nike SB
Nike SB, the Swoosh brand's skateboarding division, was established in 2002 to realize Sandy Boedecker's vision. SB is best known for its iconic SB Dunk launches, which have featured world-class skaters like Stefan Janoski and Paul Rodriguez Jr.
14) Nike Tennis
Nike Tennis footwear is designed for some of the greatest tennis players of all time, including John McEnroe, Peter Sampras, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Andre Agassi.
The Zoom Vapor and Lunar Ballistic silhouettes are two of the brand's major Tennis models.
15) Nike Training
Everything appears to have begun with the release of the Air Trainer 1 silhouette in 1987. Tinker Hatfield and Mark Parker designed the shoe to meet the needs of athletes who participate in a variety of sports, including basketball, jogging, weightlifting, and racquetball.
The swoosh label's training shoe lineup has evolved from the voluminous leather uppers popular in the early 1990s to the simple knit uppers found in shoe lines such as Free, Hypercoss, and Metcon.
16) Nike ACG
Nike ACG, also known as All Conditions Gear, is a line of clothing and footwear designed to withstand all types of weather and climates.
The shoe label is constantly expanding its already extensive sneaker lineup with new collaborations and individual sneaker designs. As a result, readers should sign up for the brand's official website to stay up to date on upcoming silhouettes.
