History of the Basketball Shoe

History of the Basketball Shoe

There are many different brands and styles of basketball shoes today. They are designed for high jumps and fancy maneuvers, but are also worn for everyday fashion in the present time. The game of basketball originated in 1891, but did you know that the first sneaker specifically designed for it didn’t come …

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History of the Basketball (the actual ball)

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When you visit a sports shop, you will see different basketball brands as well as designs. Basketballs also come in different sizes depending on the age groups that will use them. In the present time, most of the basketballs are inflatable and made from leather, rubber, or a synthetic composite. The traditional …

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The History of Nike

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When you’ve seen or heard of the name “Nike,” you’d automatically think of their famous athletic shoes (specifically those awesome Air Jordan shoes). The sports apparel and equipment company was named after the Greek goddess of victory. Nike is typically depicted in art as having wings and wearing a winner’s wreath and …

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The History of Running Shoes

The History of Running Shoes

Whichever name you call them – sneakers, trainers, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, etc. – it doesn’t matter as long as running shoes do exactly as they were made to do. Like many other sports gears, running shoes have had their share of history. It has taken us over 200 years to arrive …

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The History of Michael Jordan Shoes

The History of Michael Jordan Shoes

Probably no other athletic shoes can generate such impact as strong as the Michael Jordan shoes, known more popularly as the “Air Jordan” shoes. Since the launch of the Air Jordan shoes, they have become an intricate part of the sports shoes and sneakers game. For much of its history, the Air …

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