You need to see these ingenious Nike ads

Nike ad depicting sneakers that look like lungs
(Image credit: Nike)

For several decades Nike has been the champion of sportswear, renowned for its iconic logo and punchy slogan. Created in 1964, the company has come a long way since its conception – and its ads keep getting bigger and better.

Nike's inspiring advertisements are filled with design ingenuity – and while not every ad hits the ground running, there's no denying that the brand a master of memorable marketing. This week, Twitter user The Ad Professor compiled a list of some of the very best Nike ads from over the years – here are four of our favourites.

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Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s Day in the Life series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot). 

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