Adidas
German multinational sportswear corporation, second-largest sportswear manufacturer globally, known for three-stripe branding.
Basic Information
- Category: Athletic Apparel & Footwear
- Founded: 1949
- Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
- Website: https://www.adidas.com
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1949
- Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
- Founder: Adolf 'Adi' Dassler
- CEO: Bjørn Gulden
- Revenue: €21.4 billion (2023)
- Employees: 59,000+
- Brand Heritage: Three Stripes trademark since 1949
- Sustainability: Committed to using only recycled polyester by 2025
Products and Services
- Ultraboost: Premium running shoe with Boost technology
- Stan Smith: Iconic tennis-turned-lifestyle sneaker
- Samba: Classic indoor soccer shoe, now streetwear staple
- Superstar: Shell-toe basketball heritage sneaker
- Terrex: Outdoor and hiking gear line
- Adidas Originals: Heritage and lifestyle collection
- Adidas Running: Performance running app
- Y-3: Luxury collaboration with Yohji Yamamoto
Evidence and Sources
- Official Website (Primary Source)
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- Last verified: 2026-04-12
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