Checks over stripes: This week, we're learning where the sneaker originated and how it grew to become what it is today.

Shoes, shoes, shoes. A young runner follows his passion for creating an athletic shoe worn by winners around the world. Following him from the columns of Greece to the boardrooms of Japan, we watch courtside as he builds an iconic brand that is today a part of global culture and fashion.

The young runner with a dream? Phil Knight.

The book? Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

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