NIKE INC 10-K form for the fiscal year ended 2018-05-31, page 30: 
Asia Pacific & Latin America


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|  2 | (Dollars in millions)             | Fiscal 2018 |       | Fiscal 2017 |       | % Change |       | % Change Excluding Currency Changes |    | Fiscal 2016 |    | % Change |    | % Change Excluding Currency Changes |    |       |       |    |    |    |    |    |    |
|  3 | Revenues by:                      |             |       |             |       |          |       |                                     |    |             |    |          |    |                                     |    |       |       |    |    |    |    |    |    |
|  4 | Footwear                          | $           | 3,575 |             |       | $        | 3,285 |                                     |    | 9           | %  |          | 9  | %                                   |    | $     | 2,930 |    |    | 12 | %  | 16 | %  |
|  5 | Apparel                           | 1,347       |       |             | 1,185 |          |       | 14                                  | %  |             | 15 | %        |    | 1,117                               |    |       | 6     | %  |    | 9  | %  |    |    |
|  6 | Equipment                         | 244         |       |             | 267   |          |       | -9                                  | %  |             | -8 | %        |    | 270                                 |    |       | -1    | %  |    | -1 | %  |    |    |
|  7 | TOTAL REVENUES                    | $           | 5,166 |             |       | $        | 4,737 |                                     |    | 9           | %  |          | 10 | %                                   |    | $     | 4,317 |    |    | 10 | %  | 13 | %  |
|  8 | Revenues by:                      |             |       |             |       |          |       |                                     |    |             |    |          |    |                                     |    |       |       |    |    |    |    |    |    |
|  9 | Sales to Wholesale Customers      | $           | 3,829 |             |       | $        | 3,631 |                                     |    | 5           | %  |          | 6  | %                                   |    | $     | 3,411 |    |    | 6  | %  | 10 | %  |
| 10 | Sales through NIKE Direct         | 1,337       |       |             | 1,106 |          |       | 21                                  | %  |             | 21 | %        |    | 906                                 |    |       | 22    | %  |    | 21 | %  |    |    |
| 11 | TOTAL REVENUES                    | $           | 5,166 |             |       | $        | 4,737 |                                     |    | 9           | %  |          | 10 | %                                   |    | $     | 4,317 |    |    | 10 | %  | 13 | %  |
| 12 | EARNINGS BEFORE INTERESTAND TAXES | $           | 1,189 |             |       | $        | 980   |                                     |    | 21          | %  |          |    |                                     | $  | 1,002 |       |    | -2 | %  |    |    |    |


Fiscal 2018 Compared to Fiscal 2017

On a currency-neutral basis, APLA revenues increased 10%, driven by higher revenues in every territory. Territory revenue growth was broad-based, led by SOCO (which comprises Argentina, Uruguay and Chile), which grew 19%. Revenues increased in all key categories, led by Sportswear and Running. NIKE Direct revenues increased 21%, fueled by comparable store sales growth of 11%, strong digital commerce sales growth and the addition of new stores.
The 9% increase in currency-neutral footwear revenues for fiscal 2018 was attributable to growth in every key category, led by Sportswear and Running. Unit sales of footwear increased 5% and higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 4 percentage points of footwear revenue growth, driven by higher full-price, off-price and NIKE Direct ASPs.
Currency-neutral apparel revenues grew 15% for fiscal 2018, driven by higher revenues in every key category, most notably Sportswear and, to a lesser extent, Football (Soccer), Training and NIKE Basketball. Unit sales of apparel increased 11% and higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 4 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. The increase in ASP per unit was primarily driven by higher full-price ASP and, to a lesser extent, favorable off-price mix and higher off-price ASP. 
Reported EBIT increased 21% due to revenue growth, strong selling and administrative expense leverage and gross margin expansion. Gross margin increased 90 basis points as higher full-price ASP and favorable standard foreign currency exchange rates more than offset higher product costs. Selling and administrative expense increased as higher operating overhead costs resulting from continued investments in our growing NIKE Direct business more than offset lower demand creation expense. The decrease in demand creation expense was primarily attributable to lower marketing costs as a result of prior year investments to support the Rio Olympics.

Fiscal 2017 Compared to Fiscal 2016

On a currency-neutral basis, APLA revenues for fiscal 2017 increased 13%. Revenue growth was broad-based across all territories, led by SOCO, Korea and Mexico, which grew 34%, 14% and 18%, respectively. Additionally, revenues increased in all key categories, led by Running and Sportswear. NIKE Direct revenues increased 21%, fueled by the addition of new stores, comparable store sales growth of 11% and higher digital commerce sales.
The increase in currency-neutral footwear revenue for fiscal 2017 was attributable to growth in all key categories, most notably Running and Sportswear. Unit sales of footwear increased 9%. Higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 7 percentage points of footwear revenue growth, primarily attributable to higher full-price ASP, in part reflecting inflationary conditions in certain territories.
Currency-neutral growth in apparel revenue was fueled by increases in all key categories, led by Sportswear and Running. For fiscal 2017, unit sales of apparel increased 3% and higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 6 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. The increase in ASP per unit was primarily driven by higher full-price ASP, in part reflecting inflationary conditions in certain territories.
Reported EBIT decreased 2%, in part reflecting the negative impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily the Argentine Peso and Mexican Peso. Reported revenue growth and selling and administrative expense leverage were more than offset by lower gross margin. Gross margin decreased 370 basis points as higher full-price ASP was more than offset by unfavorable standard foreign currency exchange rates and higher product costs. Selling and administrative expense increased due to higher operating overhead costs primarily resulting from ongoing investments in our growing NIKE Direct business, partially offset by administrative cost efficiencies. Demand creation expense also increased as lower advertising costs were more than offset by increased marketing support for the Rio Olympics in the first quarter, as well as higher sports marketing costs.
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Question: How did the growth rates of revenues from Footwear, Apparel, and Equipment compare for Nike Inc. from Fiscal 2017 to Fiscal 2018, and which category experienced the highest and lowest percentage change?
Answer: Footwear Revenues (Fiscal 2018): $3,575 million

Footwear Revenues (Fiscal 2017): $3,285 million

Percentage Change (Footwear): 9%

Apparel Revenues (Fiscal 2018): $1,347 million

Apparel Revenues (Fiscal 2017): $1,185 million

Percentage Change (Apparel): 14%

Equipment Revenues (Fiscal 2018): $244 million

Equipment Revenues (Fiscal 2017): $267 million

Percentage Change (Equipment): -9%
Footware= ((3,575 - 3,285)/(3285))*100=8.83%
Apparel=(1,347-1,185)/(1,185)*100=13.67%
Equipment=(244-267)/(267)*100=-8.61%
From Fiscal 2017 to Fiscal 2018:

Apparel experienced the highest growth rate at approximately 14%, driven by increased demand and product innovation.
Footwear revenues grew by approximately 9%, showing steady growth in the region.
Equipment revenues declined by approximately -9%, indicating challenges in this category, possibly due to decreased demand or competitive pressures.