Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE ( Phil Knight borrowed $50 from his father )

Title in this Set :. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight. Condition : BRAND NEW. Format     : Paperback. ISBN         : 9781471146725. Description :. In 1962, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed $50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the boot of his Plymouth, Knight grossed $8000 in his first year. Today, Nike's annual sales top $30 billion. In an age of start-ups, Nike is the ne plus ultra of all start-ups, and the swoosh has become a revolutionary, globe-spanning icon, one of the most ubiquitous and recognisable symbols in the world today.. About the Author :. Philip Hampson Knight is an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist who is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., a global sports equipment and apparel company. He was previously its chairman and CEO. As of July 2025, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$34.1 billion.