Nike's design team also shrunk the heel clip and placed it in a more precise location. In addition, the shoe's wider midsole adds extra stability to prevent containment issues.

Nike has a long history in the running world. The brand, originally known as Blue Ribbon Sports, began in the 1960s when Bill Bowerman, a University of Oregon runner, sold shoes out of his car. In ...

A pair of 1972 running shoes, one of the first pairs made by Nike Inc, sold for $437,500 on Tuesday, shattering the record for a pair of sneakers at public auction. Sotheby’s said the price was ...