2006-12-03 09:29:29 · 15 answers · asked by abigail<3 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I assume what you mean is why is Nike pronounced 'Nikie' - because Nike was an ancient Greek goddess of victory, and in Greek the e at the end of a word is sounded.
2006-12-03 09:32:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mordent 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The name comes from the Greek goddess Nike. Her name was pronounced with the "e" at the end being enunciated, so the Nike company does the same.
2006-12-03 17:34:17 · answer #2 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They used to have air in the cushioning. Think back to the 90's. Remember air pumps? You used to be able to let in a certain amount of air into them.
2006-12-03 17:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by tofu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well Nike invented the Air Sole. not every Nike shoe has Nike Air on it, nor do they have an airsole.
2006-12-05 19:53:01 · answer #4 · answered by Justin T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Michael "Air" Jordan wore them! He could often be seen flying in the air towards the basket!
Seriously, you can literally pump them up with air for more comfort.
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2006-12-03 17:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by John H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called Nike Air, and its just a pronunciation some people use.
2006-12-03 17:35:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nikie air? sorry honey you bought some obvious knock offs
2006-12-03 18:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean why is it pronounced to rhyme with Mikey instead of Mike? Because that's what the company chose to name themselves, after the Greek goddess--the winged goddess of victory. The correct pronounciation is to rhyme with Mikey.
2006-12-03 17:35:04 · answer #8 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they make you feel like you are walking on air.
2006-12-03 17:30:44 · answer #9 · answered by SweetPea 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is air in this little bubble my friend uses them for dance their really comfly
2006-12-03 17:31:38 · answer #10 · answered by blondie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋