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: The adidas’ TELSTAR soccer ball
1970
Ever wonder who designed the black and white patched soccer ball? That’s right, it was adidas. In 1970 adidas produced the TELSTAR football (soccer ball), which became the Official Match Ball for the FIFA World Cup, and still is to this day.
