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What type of shoe did Nike launch for basketball player Michael Jordan in 1985?
What type of shoe did Nike launch for basketball player Michael Jordan in 1985?
- Running shoes
- Basketball shoes (correct)
- Casual shoes
- Soccer cleats
How many pairs of the new sneakers, called Air Jordans, did Nike sell in one month?
How many pairs of the new sneakers, called Air Jordans, did Nike sell in one month?
- Two million pairs
- One million pairs
- Quarter million pairs
- Half a million pairs (correct)
Which hip-hop group wrote a song about Adidas superstars?
Which hip-hop group wrote a song about Adidas superstars?
- Run DMC (correct)
- Public Enemy
- Beastie Boys
- N.W.A
What marked a turning point in our relationship with sneakers?
What marked a turning point in our relationship with sneakers?
What is the annual global spending on sneakers?
What is the annual global spending on sneakers?
What type of sneaker became a big event upon release?
What type of sneaker became a big event upon release?
Who is credited in the text for the popularity of sneakers?
Who is credited in the text for the popularity of sneakers?
Flashcards
Air Jordans
Air Jordans
Basketball shoes launched by Nike for Michael Jordan.
Air Jordans Monthly Sales (1985)
Air Jordans Monthly Sales (1985)
Half a million pairs of Air Jordans.
Adidas Superstars
Adidas Superstars
Run DMC wrote a song about them.
Turning Point for Sneakers
Turning Point for Sneakers
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Annual Global Sneaker Spending
Annual Global Sneaker Spending
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New Sneaker Releases
New Sneaker Releases
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Sneaker Popularity
Sneaker Popularity
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Study Notes
Sneaker History
- Nike launched Air Jordan shoes for basketball player Michael Jordan in 1985.
Initial Sales
- Nike sold 1.3 million pairs of Air Jordans in the first month.
Music and Sneakers
- The hip-hop group Run-DMC wrote a song about Adidas Superstars.
Turning Point
- The 1980s marked a turning point in the cultural relationship with sneakers.
Sneaker Industry
- The annual global spending on sneakers is over $55 billion.
Limited Editions
- Limited-edition sneakers often create hype and become big events upon release.
Sneaker Influence
- Michael Jordan is credited with popularizing sneakers.
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Description
Test your knowledge of basketball history and sneaker culture with this quiz on the iconic Air Jordans. From the collaboration between Nike and Michael Jordan to the popularity of the sneakers, see how much you know about this legendary footwear.
