Founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight on January 25 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports, the company became officially Nike, Inc. on May 30 1971. The company was named after the Greek goddess of victory, Nike (Νίκη).

I play basketball pretty regularly so the Uptempo is perfect for me. They're also great for everyday activities as well. In fact, they're one of the most comfortable silhouettes I have in my collection.

For instance, running shoes may have more cushioning near the heel, while cycling shoes are much stiffer. The Nike Air Uptempo is generally classified as a basketball sneaker. It's built with a synthetic leather upper and Nike Air sole units, giving it a fit that's relatively true to size without sacrificing comfort.

A little background Additionally, Nike created these shoes for versatile players who stand over 6'5”, like Reggie Miller, Penny Hardaway, and Scottie Pippen. Eventually, Uptempos became known as the perfect shoes for vertical players who require more cushioning, speed, and stability.