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Put your sneaker knowledge to the test with our Sneakerhead Quiz! From Air Jordans to Yeezys, see how many correct answers out of 20 you can score.

Put your sneaker knowledge to the test with our Sneakerhead Quiz! From Air Jordans to Yeezys, see how many correct answers out of 20 you can score.

1. What was the original name planned for the Nike Cortez?

Aztec
Maya
Inca
Olmec

2. Who co-founded Nike?

Phil Knight
Bill Bowerman
Michael Jordan
Tinker Hatfield

3. What inspired Bill Bowerman to create the Nike waffle sole?

His wife's waffle iron
A honeycomb structure
A baseball glove
A golf ball

4. What year did Converse Chuck Taylors reach 1 billion sales?

2010
2012
2014
2016

5. How did rubber-soled shoes get the name 'sneakers'?

They were used by ninjas
They made no sound when walking
They were popular in the 1970s
They were designed for sneaking into theaters

6. Which company originally owned the three-stripes trademark before Adidas?

Reebok
Nike
Dassler
Karhu

7. How much did Adidas pay for the three-stripes trademark?

€1,600 and two bottles of good whiskey
$2,000 and a pair of sneakers
£1,000 and two bottles of wine
$5,000 and a pair of shoes

8. Who did Michael Jordan originally want to sign with?

Nike
Puma
Adidas
Reebok

9. What was the first signature basketball sneaker?

Chuck Taylor All-Stars
Nike Air Jordan 1
Adidas Superstar
Puma Clyde

10. Why are hype releases generally scheduled on Saturdays?

Kids don't have school
More people are off work
It's a market trend
Stores are more crowded

11. Which basketball shoe was the first to use Nike Air technology?

Nike Air Jordan 1
Nike Air Max
Nike Cortez
Nike Air Force 1

12. What shoes did Kurt Cobain wear at the time of his death?

Nike Air Max
Puma Clyde
Adidas Superstar
Converse One Stars

13. Who was featured in a Reebok commercial that was pulled for being controversial?

Jay-Z
50 Cent
Eminem
Kanye West

14. Which iconic sneaker did Tinker Hatfield design that featured a visible Air unit?

Nike Air Max 1
Nike Air Jordan 1
Nike Cortez
Nike Air Force 1

15. What did Jerry Seinfeld collect over 50 pairs of?

Mint-condition white sneakers
Vintage Jordans
Signed basketballs
Designer watches

16. Why are Nike Air sneakers not allowed in NYC jails?

They are too expensive
They contain hollowed-out soles
They are too fashionable
They are flammable

17. In what setting are fans often required to swap out competitor's sneakers for the host brand?

Concerts
Sporting events
School functions
Job interviews

18. Which brand did Walter 'Clyde' Frazier collaborate with for the first signature basketball shoe?

Adidas
Nike
Puma
Reebok

19. What was the original name for the Nike waffle sole?

Bubble sole
Grip sole
Nipple sole
Track sole

20. What material did Bill Bowerman experiment with to improve shoes?

Rubber
Leather
Mesh
Canvas