Odds are you have probably owned a pair of adidas at some point in your life. The brand revolutionized the world of athletic footwear, and has made a name for itself as a leading street-style brand… no easy feat. Here is a look at the history of the legendary shoe and apparel brand, starting with the humble beginnings:
Above: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics
1936
Adi Dassler makes a shoe for U.S. Olympian Jesse Owens. Owens makes headlines after taking home four gold medals in Berlin, Germany wearing Dassler shoes.
