The company was named after the Greek goddess of victory, Nike (Νίκη). Apart from its own brand, Nike market its products under Nike Pro, Nike+, Nike Golf, Nike Blazers, Air Jordan, Air Max and other as well as subsidiaries including brands Jordan, Hurley Int.

Fake Dunks have a thick and angular logo that's located close to the midsole, while real Dunks have a naturally curved logo that's located near the center of the shoe panel. The swoosh stitching is also thin and long on fakes, while real Dunks have thicker, smaller, and more consistent stitching overall.

Originally named the College Color High, the Nike Dunk was made for the basketball court. With a similar look to the Jordan 1, the Nike Dunk launched in several collegiate colorways, including Syracuse, Georgetown, and Kentucky as part of a “Be True to Your School” marketing campaign.

Apart from the OG sneakerheads, not many know the fact that the SB in Nike SB actually stood for Sandy Bodecker, and not skateboarding as many would have been led to believe. The man who created a whole new division from a shoe that was initially meant for basketball, has left us today, aged 66.