Phil Knight founded Nike in 1964, starting as a scrappy importer of Japanese running shoes before building it into one of the most influential brands in global sports and culture. In Shoe Dog, he recounts the chaotic, high-risk, and deeply human story of Nike’s rise, offering a rare, honest look at entrepreneurship, leadership, and perseverance. Through his writing and philanthropy, Knight has become a defining voice on what it means to build something enduring from almost nothing.