Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, founder of Nike, is a candid and inspiring memoir that chronicles the company’s journey from a small start-up to a global powerhouse.

Fresh out of business school, Knight borrowed $50 from his father to import affordable running shoes from Japan, selling them from his car before building what would become one of the world’s most iconic brands.

With honesty and humor, Knight shares the risks, setbacks, and triumphs behind Nike’s rise, offering rare insight into the man behind the swoosh and the passionate team that turned a bold dream into a worldwide symbol of innovation and perseverance.