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For example, find 50% off women's Nike air Max Plus sneakers at Foot Locker, 60% off tall boots at COACH Outlet, 39% off rain boots at Hunter and 30% off slip-ons at UGG. ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 The Chargers social media team recently made an Instagram post devoted entirely to his sneakers, with close-up shots of his array of Nike Air Force sneakers in bright yellow, green, blue, white with gold trim, and animal print. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The city is home to Adidas North America and neighboring Beaverton is home to Nike’s world headquarters, creating another connection between the family and the sports lifestyle industry. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026 The Black Cat style is also expected to include true-to-original details including heel Nike Air stitching and Jordan’s personalized number 23 embroidery. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026 Oregon’s roster, bolstered by the financial backing of Nike co-founder Phil Knight, is loaded from top to bottom. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Greek Nikē

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Nike was in 1846

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“Nike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nike. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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