3ie men a and one fiM of, a \ EP, COACH BILL BOWERMAN to both Nike and The Nike Store, spent his nights sketching, cutting For more than twenty-five years, improv and gluing together patterns of lightweight shoes, lie was handcrafting innovative footwear in an attempt to help his 4 runners increase speed. It was all part of Bowerman’s re lentless dedication to improving athletic performance, a drive that eventually led ing performance is still the idea behind The Eugene Nike Store. Created as a place for local athletes to come and check out the latest technology in athletic equipment or as a place to just sit and talk sports, we’re still here today for the verv same reason. THE EVOLUTION OF INNOVATION: M. 1972 1974 1987 1991 TODAY THE NIKE STORE AT 5TH STREET PUBLIC MARKET.