The reason may be simply stated: people choose Nike shoes, and investors like the company's stock.

But instead of delicate pumps, colorful Nike athletic shoes were on their feet.

Jordan had never worn or even seen a Nike shoe before the company contacted him.

The first Nike shoes were sold that same year.

The agency won for its ad for Nike athletic shoes.

Astra is a $1.7 billion company with interests from palm oil to Nike shoes.

Another feature is a basketball court where customers can take Nike shoes through their paces.

Before the invention of the Nike shoes in the 1970s everybody used flats because that was the only shoe available for road running.

Giambi has worn Nike shoes and clothes for most of his 11-year major league career.

Just look at the drop in the sale of Nike shoes.