From starting a war between the sexes and causing marital problems between actress Eva Longoria and her husband Tony Parker, to throwing powder on athletes, setting them on fire and making them jump over cars, Nike has always been creative in its ad campaigns.
This cluster features a collection of the memorable Nike print ad campaigns and commercials that were featured in Trend Hunter. Enjoy them all below.
Implications - Nike has succeeded in creating commercials that are a seminal part of popular culture and considered art. By creating commercials that go beyond merely pushing a product, Nike has created ads that people want to talk about. Companies should consider how invoke elements of pop culture into their ads to give them relevance.
22 Viral Nike Ads & Commercials
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Homophobic Advertising
Nike, That Ain't Right
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Turning Athletes into Smurfs
Nike ‘V is for Victory' Campaign
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Talcum Powder-Tossing in Ads
LeBron James in 'Chalk' for Nike
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First Person Advertising
Guy Richie's Nike Ad Takes It To The Next Level
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Daredevil Soccer Stunts
Cesc FÃ bregas for Nike T90
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Hilarious Indoor Tennis Battles
Roger Federer for Nike
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Men vs. Women Challenge Ads
Nike Fuels Sex Wars With New Campaign
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Beijing Olympic Hero Ads
China Boxer Zou Shiming for Nike
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Extreme Stunt YouTube Ads
Kobe Bryant Jumps Over Aston Martin for Nike
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Stop Motion Post-it Commercials
Nike Human Race 10K Sticky Notes
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Dramatic Sports Commercials
Nike ‘Fate'
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Lace Your Feet
Shocking New Nike Commercial
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Extreme AdverStunts
Kobe Jumps over Snakes for Nike
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Body by Dance, Not Plastic Surgery
Nike Ad Pushes Hot Latin Dancing
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Sportswear With Superpowers
Can Nike Lightweight Apparel Fly On Its Own?
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Parody Sports Virals
Nike Pro Exposes Cristiano Ronaldo, Pokes Fun at Nike
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Race Against a Million Others
Nike+ Human Race (With Free Apple Music)
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EURO Cup Advertising
Nike Wins Euro 2008: Los 5 Magnificos
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Retro Track Suit Spoofvertising
'Douche Bags Wear Nike' Ad
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Stealth Paparazzi Ads
Gossip Girl Taylor Momsen Promotes Nike with Paps
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Basketball Superheroes
Maccabi Elite Team of Heroes for Nike
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Superhero-Inspired Soccer Shoes
These Conceptual Marvel x Nike Football Sneakers are Comic-Like
Superhero-Themed Sportswear Shoes
Paul Parsons Creates Cool Marvel x Nike Concept Sneakers
Silver Foil Logo Sneakers
Nike's Air Max Pegasus 89 G Gets a Phoenix Open Colorway
Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
Cartoon-inspired Vibrant Basketball Shoes
Spongebob Squarepants and Nike Unveil a Kyrie Collection
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Nike's KD 4 Sneaker Gets a Year of the Dragon Colorway
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Women's Sportswear Flip Flops
Nike Calm Flip Flops Now Arrive in Styles for Women
Engineer-Honoring Sneaker Styles
This Nike Air Max TW Style Pays Homage to Marion Frank Rudy
Commemorative Comic-Themed Sneakers
Kasina & adidas Launch the Campus 80s Celebrating Kim Jung Gi
Bounce-Based Performance Sneakers
Nike Unveils its Brand New Invincible 3 Sneaker Model.
Stark Tonal Typography Sneakers
The New Air Max Plus Mercurial XXV Boasts a Vibrant Look
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Pre-Worn Paint-Splattered Sneakers
A-COLD-WALL* and Nike Join on the Air Max Plus Sneaker
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Metallic Logo All-White Sneakers
Nike Unveils a New Sleek Tonal Air Max Pulse Sneaker Model
Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike and Union Join on the Field General Sneaker
Gradient Tonal Limited Sneakers
LORENZ.OG Joins Nike on a New Set of Air Max 95 Sneakers
Superhero-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Nike Delivers the Air Jordan 1 in a Next Chapter Colorway
Gradient Tonal Collaborative Sneakers
LORENZ.OG Presents his New Nike Collaborative Sneakers
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
Vibrant Knit Basketball Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Look at the New LeBron XX Sneaker Model
Collaborative Sportswear Collections
Nike and Off-White Drop yet Another Collection Together
Las Vegas-Inspired Sneakers
The Air Force 1 Low 'Las Vegas' are Inspired by Sin City
Basketball Team-Tonal Mid-Cut Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Hornets-Colored Air Jordan 1 Mid
Synthetic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Adds a New Air Max Pulse to its Have a Nike Day Series
Co-Branded Beverage Boxes
Jarritos and Nike Created a "Shoe Box" with Four Vibrant Flavors
College Sports-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Air Huarache “Oregon Ducks” Colorway is a Limited Release
Celebratory 3D Illusion Billboards
adidas Dubai Celebrates Argentina's World Cup Victory
Bold Pink Sporty Footwear
Nike Launches a Bright Pink Tonal Go Flyease Sneaker Model
Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers
Nike Shines a Spotlight on the Air Max Flyknit Venture
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Pop Art-Style Basketball Sneakers
PUMA Taps Joshua Vides for New 'Hoops' Sneaker Collection
Choreographer-Designed Colorful Sneakers
Parris Goebel Gets Her Own Nike Dunk Low Sneaker Model
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Rock-Inspired Shoe Silhouettes
Adidas Releases a Silhouette with the Iconic Joy Division Graphic
Inclusive Sporty Collaborative Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Joins Nike on a New Collection
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Spray-Painted Logo Sneakers
Nike Unveils Its New Blazer Mid ’77 with Spray-Painted Logo
Inaugural Virtual Sneaker Collections
Nike Presents its Our Force 1s Collection of Digital Shoes
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Jeweler-Backed Sneaker Collaborations
Tiffany & Co. Unveils a Luxe Sneaker Collaboration with Nike
Hispanic Heritage Month Sneakers
The Nike Familia Collection Includes the Air Max 1 and Pegasus 40
Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Collection
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Japanese Festival-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Unveils New Nike Dunk Low Sneakers in 'Setsubun' Colorway
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Multi-Logo High-Top Sneakers
Nike Unveils Its Latest Blazer Mid ’77 Sneakers
Vibrant Performance Football Shoes
Nike Presents the United Pack for Women's World Cup
Sporting Culture-Inspired Streetwear
La Martina Drew Inspiration from Sports for the Field 85
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Sneaker Culture Radio Stations
Nike Created ON AIR.MAX for Nike Air Max Day
Mexican Soda-Inspired Shoes
Official Imagery for the Jarritos x Nike SB Dunk Low Arrives from Nike
Family Ties-Inspired Dynamic Footwear
Nike Presents its Celebratory Con Mi Familia Series
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Vibrant Paneled Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Max 1 Gets a Bright Sofvi Colorway Makeover
Meme-Inspired Textile Sneakers
Homer Simpson Stars in the New adidas Stan Smith Sneaker Model
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
adidas Celebrates Creativity with Ama Qamata and Dee Koala
Soccer Soda Brand Campaigns
This Coca-Cola World Cup Marketing Campaign is Launching Now
Tennis Icon-Inspired Collections
Wilson Sportswear's Modern Icons Collection is Performance-Driven
Colorful Layered Retro Sneakers
Nike Launches an Air Max 1 Design in Japan Iteration
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Content House-Backed Collections
FaZe Clan and Nike Debut a New Apparel and Footwear Collaboration
Hip Hop-Honoring High-Top Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Air Force 1 High in a Classics Colorway
City-Inspired Basketball Jerseys
Nike's City Edition Uniforms are Inspired by NBA Courts
Coin-Pocket Logo Sneaker Designs
The Nike Air Force 1 Gets a Swoosh Pocket Design Logo
Denim-Colored Logo Sneakers
Nike Unveils Air Force 1 with "Just Do It" Slogan and Denim Logo
Retro Collaborative Textural Sneakers
Fear of God and adidas Present a Collaborative 86 Lo Shoe
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
NFT-Associated Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils Two RTFKT x Air Force 1s with Takashi Murakami
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Retro-Tinged Revived Football Shoes
Nike Brings Life Back to its Field General Sneaker Model
Post-Apocalyptic-Themed Footwear
Nike ISPA Launches the Mindbody Sneaker with Distressed Details
Sustainable Gray Sports Apparel
Nike Launches its Innovative 'Nike Forward' Apparel Range
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Athlete-Inspired Dramatic Sneakers
Nike and Off-White Join Forces on the Sheed Air Force 1 Mid
Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers
Mizuno Presents a Hiroshi Nagai Sneaker Series of Three Shoes
Metallic Collaborative Football Boots
Lionel Messi Joins adidas on a New Vibrant Leyenda Design
Contrasting Embroidered Sneaker Packs
Nike Launches its New Ugly Duckling Pack of Premium Footwear
Chinese Festival-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Air Max Plus Celebrates China’s Longtaitou Festival
Anniversary-Honoring Covered Sneakers
CLOT Gives the Nike Cortez Sneaker Model a New Makeover
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Sweat Fleece Sporty Campaigns
Nike's Don’t Sweat the Tech-nique Campaign Readies for Fall 2023
Martial Artist-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Unveils New Nike Cortez Sneakers in 'Yellow/Black' Colorway
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Ketchup Obsession Campaigns
'It Has to Be Heinz' Spotlights Fans' Intense Love of Heinz Products
Collaborative Stealthy Footwear Designs
Timberland Expands its Build for the Bold Campaign
Vintage Women's Sportswear
Sporty & Rich Partners with adidas to Launch New 'Campus 80s' Capsule
Monochromatic Minimal Tennis Shoes
Nike Joins BLACK COMME des GARÇONS on the Tennis Classic
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Neutral-Toned Patterned Sneakers
Nike's Air Rift Silhouette Joins the 'United in Victory' Lineup
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Celebrity Sportswear Capsules
Adidas Unveils the 'Z.N.E. Collection' for its New Sportswear Label
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Reversed-Themed Classic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Icon Flip Collection of Sneakers
Dynamic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Launch a Flea 2 Sneaker
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Winterized Sporty Bomber Jackets
Nike Launches a New Set of Lightweight Bomber Jackets
Repeating Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Launches a United in Victory Version of the AF 1s
Latino Heritage Month Sneakers
Nike Launches This Year's 'La Familia' Footwear Collection
Burgundy-Tonal Low-Cut Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Sneaker Gets an Adobe Colorway Palette
Unique Temperature-Reactive Sneakers
Civilist and Nike Debut a Thermal Air Force 1 Low Silhouette
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Sports-Infused Breathable Footwear
Robert Kraft is Celebrated with the New Nike Air Force 1
Exclusive Streetwear-Collaborative Shoes
Nike Presents a Range of New Corteiz Air Max 95 Sneakers
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Animal Print-Logo Vibrant Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get a Cholorphyll Colorway
Nostalgic Shopping Ads
The Rakuten Big Game Campaign Revives Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz
Color-Blocking Vibrant Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Doernbecher Version of the Air Jordan 1 Low
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
Humorous Slogan Graphic T-Shirts
Navinder Nangla Joins Converse on the City Tees Initative
Singer-Collaborative Retro Sneakers
Nike and Billie Eilish Create a New Air Alpha Force 88
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Rapper-Collab Juxtaposing Dynamic Sneakers
Megan Thee Stallion Presents Something for Thee Hotties
Graffiti-Themed Spikey Sneakers
Nike and Off-White Release a AF1 Mid in a Graffiti Colorway
Body Confidence Coaching Programs
Dove & Nike are Launching Body Confident Sport for Girls
Festive New Year-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Air Max TW Gets a Lunar New Year Colorway
Bright Inclusive Leather Sneakers
Nike Expands its Be True Collection with a Dunk Low Sneaker
Collaborative Sporty Exhibitions
The New SPEZIAL F.C Exhibition Highlights adidas Collaborators
Vibrant Toggle Laced Sneakers
Nike Adds More Tuned Air Branding to the Air Max Plus
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Quote-Adorned Motivational Sneakers
Nike's Zoom Freak 4 Gets an Etched in Stone Colorway
Kpop Star Sneaker Campaigns
Boyband NCT 127 Stars in the Latest PUMA Slipstream Campaign
National Bird-Honoring Sneakers
Nike Celebrates SNKRS Day in Korea with a Special Cortez
Unpredictable Festive Ad Campaigns
The American Red Cross Launches the New Snowfall Campaign
Football Team-Themed Tonal Sneakers
Nike Launches a Miami Hurricane Tonal Air Huarache
Pink Logo Lifestyle Footwear
Nike Continues to Grow its Since 82 Collection of Sneakers
Stark Red Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Lows Get a New Picante Red Colorway
Sports Teams-Inspired Sneakers
adidas Unveils New Sneakers Honoring New York Sports Teams
Romantic Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Adds a Valentines Day Colorway of the Dunk Low Sneaker
Basketball Crackled Leather Sneakers
Nike Delivers the New Dunk High EMB Sneaker Model
Basketball-Inspired Sneaker Packs
Joshua Vides and PUMA Join Forces on the Hoops Collection