2007-03-02 09:07:23 · 3 answers · asked by mullarkey013 2 in Sports ➔ Running
Bowerman is best known for (besides coaching) ruining his wife's waffle iron in 1971, experimenting with the idea of using waffle-ironed rubber to create a new sole for footwear that would grip but be lightweight.
Bowerman's design inspiration led to the introduction of the so-called "Moon Shoe" in 1972, so named because the waffle tread was said to resemble the footprints left by astronauts on the moon. Further refinement resulted in the "Waffle Trainer" in 1974, which helped fuel the explosive growth of Blue Ribbon Sports/Nike.
2007-03-02 10:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by XC RUNNER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bill Bowerman Bio
2016-12-13 03:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he said everything you needed to know... Now we have lightweight shows... Spike shoes lighter than other brands... etc...
Bowerman is a very curious guy, you know. He loves experimenting with the "Waffle iron." Now we have Zoom Milers, Zoom sprint spikes. Long Jumps and triple. Lanang ST... you name it.=)
2007-03-03 23:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by Jerry-me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋