They clearly came in stronger than we expected. The marquee footwear line has been very strong.

We're hearing that Nike is going to match or exceed the 145 million euros Adidas is going to spend for World Cup events.

We?re here tonight thinking about Cindy Sheehan and how she needs support. Perhaps the president can come out at some point and explain to her how come her son died.

The business prospects on the international front continue to become more and more important for Nike.

We knew Europe and Asia-Pacific (future orders) would be difficult, but not to the extent the company just reported.

Nobody's really busting the doors down to buy women's apparel this fall selling season. Women's dress and casual footwear is probably the strongest I've seen in a good six or seven years.

Strong consumer interest in higher-priced athletic shoes is leading to slackening interest in Timberland's fashion products.

There is probably, if anything, a shortage of availability of styles.

They are attuned to fashion nuances in Europe. Also, Timberland is perceived as something of a luxury product in Europe and Asia.