Shoe Dog: Young Readers Edition

In this young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares his story of building one of the world's most successful brands. The book traces his journey from being a track star at an Oregon high school to founding a company that transformed the athletic shoe industry. Knight describes how he was cut from the baseball team as a freshman, leading his mother to suggest he try track instead. He discovered he could run fast and enjoyed it. Ten years later, he borrowed fifty dollars from his father and launched a company to import high-quality running shoes from Japan. Starting by selling shoes from his car trunk, Knight and his group of friends and runners built the Nike brand through determination and persistence despite encountering risks and setbacks along the way. This abridged version includes a new introduction and a letter from Phil Knight to young readers offering advice for budding entrepreneurs. The book combines wisdom, humor, and personal narrative to tell a story of determination.