Established in 1964 with the original name ‘Blue Ribbon Sports,’ Nike was founded in Beaverton, Oregon, where its headquarters remains. The brand was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight and was given the name ‘Nike’ seven years later in 1971. The name Nike comes from the Greek Goddess of Victory and the iconic ‘Swoosh’ logo. Nike has become revered for transforming the apparel and footwear industries. They've paved the way for future brands and prioritizes the community, with its mission being: “Unite the world through sport to create a healthy planet, active communities, and an equal playing field for all.”

Besides its apparel offerings, Nike is undeniably one of the most popular sneaker brands ever. The brand has tirelessly created timeless sneaker silhouettes for active lifestyles or leisurely wear. These iconic shoes include the Nike Air Force 1, Air Jordan 1, Nike Dunk, Nike Air Max 1, Nike Cortez, Nike Blazer, Nike Air Huarache, and many more. With that, our selection of must-have Nike footwear is a can’t miss for any collection. Keep reading to look at some of our most stand-out Nike silhouettes.

One stand-out silhouette in our Nike footwear repertoire is the Nike Air Max 1 Premium Women’s ‘Sanddrift.’ This must-have sneaker retains the Nike Air Max 1 heritage with its breathable mesh upper and leather overlays. Nike branding resides at the tongue and heel, while the polyurethane midsole supports lightweight cushioning. The Max Air unit and rubber outsole underneath wrap up the design. Additionally, the Nike Blazer Low ‘77 Jumbo takes on a unique aesthetic with its enlarged leather Swoosh that spreads into the vulcanized midsole and side panel. The low-top design uses stitched leather overlays and a soft suede accent at the toe. Extra-thick threading is placed within the stitching, adding dimension to the overall sneaker. The jumbo cotton laces and the raised herringbone pattern at the rubber outsole wrap up the remainder of the must-have sneaker.

The imitable Nike Air Force 1 ‘07 is a classic sneaker for any collection, and the White/Game Royal/White iteration takes on a premium aesthetic. The design features a leather upper, a lace-up front, and a lace dubrae. The textured leather overlays offer further dimension, while shades of Game Royal can be found at the woven tongue tag, leather heel tab, and side Swooshes. Perforations on the toe box add breathability, while the Air cushioning and rubber outsole completes the rest of the design.

The classic Nike Dunk makes an impression on any sneaker rotation. These heritage sneakers are premium and yet classic. The Nike Dunk High Retro ‘Panda’ makes a statement with its leather upper and contrasting leather overlays. The high-cut sneaker has a perforated toe box and Nike branding at the tongue and insole. The foam midsole is supported by a rubber outsole for a finishing touch. Other honorable mentions are the Nike Dunk High ‘Wheat Gold and Safety Orange’ and the Nike Dunk Low Retro ‘Black Panda 2.0.’

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