Nike Facts

Nike Air Soles contain pressurized nitrogen gas, not regular air, because nitrogen molecules are larger and leak out more slowly.

The creator of the NIKE Swoosh symbol was paid only $35 for the design.

Michael Jordan never wanted to sign with Nike. He wore Adidas. He begged Adidas to sign him. They told him: "We can not make a shoe work." Nike offered $2.5 million and a signature shoe. Jordan still did not want to go. His mother forced him onto the plane. Jordan Brand now generates $7 billion a year.