what is nike

Nike, Inc. is an American athletic footwear and apparel corporation headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, United States. It is the worlds largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$46 billion in its fiscal year 2022. Nikes range of products include shoes, jerseys, shorts, cleats, baselayers, etc. for sports activities such as association football, basketball, track and field, combat sports, tennis, American football, athletics, golf, ice hockey, and cross training for men, women, and children. Nike also sells shoes for activities such as skateboarding, baseball, cycling, volleyball, wrestling, cheerleading, lacrosse, cricket, aquatic activities, auto racing, and other athletic and recreational uses. The Nike brand, with its distinct V-shaped logo, is recognized throughout the world and has become a status symbol in modern urban fashion and hip-hop fashion due to its association with success in sport. Nike has also been involved in various social responsibility programs, including its Reuse-A-Shoe program, which benefits both the environment and the community by collecting old athletic shoes and recycling them into new surfaces for sports and play.