Believe it or not, a waffle iron played a key role in Nike's history! 😲 Back in the 1950s, Bill Bowerman, a track and field coach, wasn’t happy with the running shoes of the time. 🏃‍♂️ He wanted something lighter and more versatile. 💡 During a waffle breakfast with his wife in 1970, inspiration struck: why not use the waffle pattern for better traction on shoe soles? 🧇👟 His idea became reality, and the waffle-soled shoes made their big debut during the 1972 U.S. Olympic sports track and field trials in Eugene, Oregon. 🇺🇸✨ facts fun fact