Nike Logo History Review, part 1
Nike brand history is inseparably connected with Phil Knight, a middle-distance runner in the team of the University of Oregon, and his coach Bill Bowerman. In 1940s US made sports shoes cost as little as 5 dollars, but the quality of these shoes was lacking. Bill Bowerman understood that no good sports results could be achieved with an outfit of poor quality on, but shoes of high quality of German made cost six times as much.
It was then that the coach decided to design sneakers and Phil Knight was one of those who at first hand tested the quality of the sports shoes. At that time he was studying at Stanford University to receive his MBA. Once he was assigned a task to work out an effective marketing strategy, as well as to outline a marketing plan. It was then that a new idea of establishing sports shoes manufacturing company occurred to him.
In the year 1963 Phil Knight went to Japan to conclude the contract with Onitsuka factory for the sales of high-quality Tigers sneakers in the USA. Phil Knight is said to come up with the idea to give his company Blue Ribbon Sports name right during the negotiations with the Japanese when he introduced himself as a representative of an American Blue Ribbon Sports sneakers distributor who was interested in marketing Japanese sports shoes in the USA.
Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman managed to buy only 300 pairs of Japanese sneakers. Some of them they simply took to pieces to improve their design. One year later having sold a lot of sneakers, the company Blue Ribbon Sports got 8,000 dollars’ worth of the product and placed an order with Onitsuka factory for a new lot of goods again.
Later on the company took Jeff Johnson as a sales manager on. It was he who came up with the idea to rename the company Nike, having had a dream about Nika, a Greek goddess of victory. Moreover, Jeff Johnson was the first who laid down the foundations of CRM system of the company. To be continued…
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Bearpaw Suede Women’s Boots
No doubt, you will get smitten with these fashionable Bearpaw boots right away! These comfortable suede flat heeled boots look super chic! Besides, they have a good-looking, warm, cozy and soft sheepskin lining. Many of you might have already noticed that they resemble Uggs to some extent and that they are no way worse.
There is some special appeal in this luscious, fuzzy lining in the inside of the boots top that can be folded down to make accent on the beauty of the legs when you wear tights and a skirt. However, Bearpaw boots will perfectly go with any jeans.
A thick and strong rugged sole and inner lush and plush shearling is an extra plus of these winter snow boots. The inner sheepskin material is extremely thick. No doubt, the quality of the boots will meet your requirements as the upper is very sturdy. Your feet will feel relaxed with Bearpaw boots on. They will be like a second skin or at least your favorite house slippers that you can wear outdoors! =)
You will feel snugly even when the ground is covered with a thick layer of snow as they keep the feet warm and dry! The warmth they provide is amazing! Bearpaw boots are perfect for everyday use. But there is one considerable nicety - it is better to buy them true to size or the next half size up as this style runs a little bit small.
They are affordable, practical and cute! The light color range is very pleasant. The quality will certainly meet your expectations. You will kill two birds with one stone if you buy them: you will be satisfied with how they hug and feel on your feet and you will get lots of compliments! These are extremely well-made winter snow boots. Solid construction is a practical bonus. You won’t regret if you add this beautiful item to your boots collection!
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Stilettos Pumps Help to Reach Orgasm!
Good news for the women smitten with high-heeled shoes! If stilettos are a breath of life to you, this post is exactly for you.
No doubt, men have always been amazed by high-heeled shoes. However, a lot of women nowadays prefer kitten heels to high heels due to the current opinion that wearing high-heeled shoes is harmful to their health. It is unquestionable that the heel not only changes the appearance and posture but also influences the way one feels.
An Italian researcher has scientifically proved that wearing high-heeled shoes contributes to sex life and women’s orgasm. The results of the research conducted by Maria Cerruto, Ph.D, University of Verona, were published in European Urology, a scholarly British journal.
Dr. Cerruto succeeded to prove that stilettos are not only an indispensable accessory of a vamp, a fetishist devotional article, and an instrument of torture for millions of women but also the thing that contributes to health and erotism as they develop the pelvis minor muscles – the so-called ‘pleasure muscles’ that are responsible for orgasm.
66 women under the age of 50 were engaged in the research: with the help of special electrical devices Dr. Cerruto measured pelvis minor muscle activity and came to the conclusion that the muscle activity of those women who wear at least 3in. high heels is reduced by 15 per cent.
Thus stilettos contribute to relax pelvis minor muscles developing them, which in turn influences the contraction ability of the muscles. And well developed pelvis minor muscles strengthen sexual arousal, therefore women can have a strong orgasm. Women wearing high-heeled shoes take exercise even without noticing it. So do not be afraid to wear your favorite stilettos - it does a lot of good! Now women have an opportunity to combine healthy stuff with pleasure. =)
However famous fashion designers warn not to run to extremes. They say that a heel higher than 4.5 inches looks inelegant and hinders women from walking.
New Elegant SWIMS Cityslippers Rubber Overshoes
This winter those who are smitten with stylish and practical accessories are in for a nice surprise!
A famous Norwegian SWIMS brand that in spring 2008 released with a bang many-colored stylish galoshes for ‘ballet flats’ brings forward another elegant pair of winter galoshes - Medium Cut and High Cut SWIMS Cityslippers.
Cityslippers will be available in London Harrods and in New York Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as in other stores all over the world that enjoy good reputation. The new SWIMS galoshes show good promise as top seller of the wintertime 2009, as well as a legendary galoshes style.
Scandinavians have always been practical fashion dictators due to changeability and severity of weather in Scandinavia. Cityslippers overshoes collection is the demonstration of the elegant style in combination with functionality, which is pretty typical of SWIMS brand. SWIMS Cityslippers are not just a trincket: your feet will be clean and dry with such galoshes on even when it is snowing or when there is hateful slush in the street. That’s why ‘Cityslippers’ is an ideal name for them, isn’t it?
SWIMS Cityslippers fully meet the requirements of the megalopolis dwellers for beauty and comfort. The galoshes were designed by the Norwegian designer Johan Ringdal. Cityslippers soles are made from a special type of rubber and uppers - from a waterproof and heat-insulating material. The devisal of SWIMS Cityslippers enriches functionality of this useful accessory. A sole opening for the heel, zipper and elastic material that easily takes the shape of the boots are a big plus.
The Cityslippers sole needs special mention: it is decorated with map fragments of all famous world capitals. The sole of Cityslippers Small has the map of Tokyo; Cityslippers Medium has the map of Paris and Cityslippers Large – the map of Manhatten. Map fragments are original, as well as functional decoration elements as they make the sole ribbed and enable better grip on the ground even when the streets are slippery with ice.
Today when due to the current financial crisis the inveterate women of fashion and shopaholics have to be careful with money, SWIMS Cityslippers are indispensable for protection and water resistance of their favorite boots.
Two models of SWIMS Cityslippers are available - Medium cut and High Cut SWIMS Cityslippers. Medium Cut SWIMS Cityslippers that are available in black and red-pink will go well with ankle high boots and black. High Cut SWIMS Cityslippers go perfectly with high boots as they protect the shank and are a perfect match for a skirt or trousers.
