Liz Dolan, a Nike spokeswoman, responded: "We always hear those charges.

The sneakers will sell for $175 a pair, a Nike spokeswoman said.

"We feel our advertising has to be different for women," said Lisa DeNeffe, a Nike spokeswoman.

"Welcome to Portland," said Catherine Reith, a Nike spokeswoman.

But, according to a Nike spokeswoman, "the way to get true reform is to have all the players at the table."

Joani Komlos, a Nike spokeswoman, said that the company is hoping to appeal to a "mainstream consumer who is becoming much more eco-conscious and informed."

Liz Dolan, a Nike spokeswoman, said that adding a minority member had been planned for some time.

Kellie Leonard, a Nike spokeswoman, said the company planned to expand Pro Compression into more categories, including women's wear.

A Nike spokeswoman said her company, based in Beaverton, Ore., considered making a bid for the Olympic contract, but could not agree on terms with the committee.

"We haven't stitched a shirt yet with this blend," said Katherine A. MacCarthy, a Nike spokeswoman.