Dear Nike

Christopher L. Jorgensen
P.O. Box 93042
Des Moines, IA 50393

December 8, 2009

Nike USA Inc.
Consumer Services
One Boweman Drive
Beaverton, OR 97005-6453

Dear Nike,

I have a pair of Nike running shoes. I would give you the model of shoe, but I don’t see that on them anywhere. I bought them a year or two back. I usually buy cheap assed shoes from Payless Shoes, because they are cheap and comfortable, but I was convinced I’d get into the spirit of running with the whole Nike+ thing and would be out hitting the track everyday! I am happy to report I’ve gone running at least twice since I got these shoes and if I lace them up real tight I seem to be able to run pretty fast, but I didn’t get into the habit like I wanted to.

Anyway, the surprising part is how long them have lasted. My Payless Shoes shoes would have been falling apart by now, but I am expecting to get another 3 or 4 years out of these things.

I should get around to taking the little sensor out of the shoe though. Putting that in there was pretty dumb of me. I should have known I wouldn’t get around to doing any actual running.

Sincerely,

Christopher L. Jorgensen

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Reply:

December 15, 2009

CHRISTOPHER L. JORGENSEN
P.O. BOX 93042
DES MOINES, IA 50393

Dear Christopher,

Thank you for writing to Nike!

I appreciate your enthusiasm for our products and are pleased that you took the time to share your feelings. It is always great to hear from Nike fans that enjoy our products.

Nike’s heritage is based on technically designed athletic products to enhance performance. Explore all Nike sites, shop online and much more at www.nike.com. If you are interested in customizing a variety of Nike products and adding your own personal iD, check out NIKEiD at www.NIKEiD.com. For corporate information and the latest Nike news, please visit www.nikebiz.com.

I appreciate your support of Nike and hope that you continue to think of Nike as a name that represents quality.

Sincerely,

[unsigned]

Michael
Nike USA Customer Services

NIKE, INC. ONE BOWERMAN DRIVE BEAVERTON, OREGON 97005.6453 T:503.671.6453 F: 503.671.6300 NIKE.COM

Nike website: www.nike.com

Commentary:

Yawn, boilerplate. I tried to go to http://www.NIKEiD.com to get jackassletters.com shoes, but the customization page won’t load for me. At least they wrote back. So few companies even do this. I’m not quite sure what the point is when you are as boring as this, but oh well. It’s not like every one of my letters is a winner.

By Christopher L. Jorgensen

Website: http://jackassletters.com

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