Kennys Austria - The first pair of Nike shoes was inspired by the waffles. The story behind this: years back, a man known as Bill Bowerman was watching his wife use their
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After Air Jordan 1, Sotheby's auctions Nike's 'iconic' Waffle Spike shoes handcrafted by co-founder Bill Bowerman in '70s!
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Bill Bowerman Handmade Waffle Spike Shoes and Handwritten Note for John Mays | Nike Origins | Bowerman Built | 2020 | Sotheby's
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A waffle breakfast in Oregon in 1971 led to a breakthrough invention for running shoes - The Vintage News
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Bill Bowerman (Nike Co-Founder) Handmade Prototype Logo Track Spikes With Waffle Sole | The Games | 2021 | Sotheby's
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