![]() ![]() ![]() Nike faced many challenges in the early years, but Phil Knight never gave up. Knight’s designs were inspired by Bowerman’s work as well as many iconic styles such as waffle trainers (also known as sneakers). ![]() He started selling them and partnered with Bob Bowerman who experimented with shoe design while Knight oversaw finances and other managerial duties for Blue Ribbon Sports, which eventually became Nike Inc., one of the most successful companies in the world. They agreed to send him samples of their shoes so that he could sell them on the West Coast of America. While in Japan he met with executives at Onitsuka Tiger, a Japanese shoe company. He also talks about his struggles as he started and ran Nike, Inc., but he also reflects on the challenges of being a son, husband and father.Īfter completing his education, Phil Knight traveled around the world. The book is divided into 20 chapters, each corresponding to a year in Knight’s life. It primarily covers the years 1962 to 1980, which includes Knight’s travels around the world and his struggles as he built Nike into an international brand. Shoe Dog by Phil Knight is a memoir of his time building Nike. 1-Page Summary of Shoe Dog Overall Summary ![]()
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