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.

Nike Skateboarding, primarily known as Nike SB, is the Nike brand for its line of shoes, clothing, and equipment for skateboarding. Nike Skateboarding won the 2020 Webby People's Voice Award for Best Home/Welcome Page in the category Web. Nike SB. Product type. Skateboarding equipment.

“SE” stands for “Special Edition” and describes a shoe or sneaker only available for a specific amount of time or a certain event, occasion, or collaboration. Shoe enthusiasts track down these Special Editions because of their unique look and rarity.

GS means "Grade School" and are shoes most likely to fit a grade-schooler. Remember, the GS size is not a specific shoe size but a range of sizes likely to fit grade school students. While GS stands for "Grade School," the shoes are not limited to grade schoolers, as adults can also wear them.