Just 12 pairs of the Nike Waffle Racing Flat, or Moon Shoe, were ever made -- and fewer exist today, according to Sotheby's. They were designed by Nike co-founder and renowned Oregon University ...

The waffle-soled running shoes were designed by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman for the 1972 Olympic Trials. They’re one of 12 pairs ever made and the only known unworn set.

The Nike "Moon Shoe," with its waffle sole designed by Bowerman, was Blue Ribbon Sports' first major design innovation when it debuted at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in 1972.

Converse Fastbreak sneakers worn by NBA great Michael Jordan during the 1984 Olympic Trials. ... and the waffle sole was born. In 1978, Blue Ribbon Sports changed its name to Nike, Inc.

Nike — The Waffle Sole. Sneaker Shown: Nike Waffle Trainer Year: 1974 If it wasn't for Bill Bowerman's experimentation with his wife's waffle iron, the avant-garde, grippy waffle sole of the ...

Note how the soles look similar to the grooves of a waffle iron. Four decades later, Nike is a global sneaker powerhouse with $28 billion in annual sales. And the company still makes Waffle Trainers.

Nike's Iconic Waffle Trainers Are 59% Off The classic sneaker belongs in every wardrobe—and now it's available for an absurdly low price. By Sean Tirman Published: Aug 01, 2022 12:32 PM EDT ...

1. KNOW YOUR TECH breaks down the scientific technology used in your favorite sneakers and activewear. Let’s demystify your next purchase: today’s technology is the Nike Waffle Sole.

The shoe is covered by two of Bowerman's US patents: 3,793,750 (1974) and 4,098,011 (1978). The patent numbers appear on the bottom of the sole. In the later patent the original "waffle" shoe was ...