The biggest supplier of sporting goods was founded back in 1962 and in 1971 "Nike" became the official brand name. After a few start-up difficulties Nike developed the first Nike Air sole. The revolutionary damping started, at the latest with the Nike Air Max 1 which had a visible air window, fashion hype. Nike was on every foot and at the beginning of the Shoe line by Michael Jordan also on every b-ball court. Today Nike shoes are collector items. Next to new publications, the classics by Nike are constantly a huge issue for sneakerheadz!