Shoe Dog Summary
Phil Knight

Shoe Dog Overview

In Shoe Dog, Phil Knight describes his own experiences with competition, self-doubt, spirituality, family, and betrayal. After decades of quiet privacy, the founder of Nike details the first 18 years of his experience in the shoe industry. He depicts a number of prominent figures in the course of his own life, as well as chronicling how his relationships with them have changed over the years. His writing, though personal and partial, aims to capture both his strengths and flaws.