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Puma

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 | Posted in Sneaker News

The history athletic brand Puma is intertwined with the story of adidas. Before either company existed brothers Rudolf and Adolf Dassler, started an an an athletic footwear label in Germany. The brand was successful and produced track shoes, which were worn by Jesse Owens when he wore four gold medals in the Olympics in Berlin.

Eventually the two brothers went in different directions with Adolf Dassler starting adidas and Rudolf Dassler founding Puma in 1948.

At it inception Puma focused on athletic shoe for football and track & field.

Adidas Women’s Indoor Super – Olympics

Monday, March 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Adidas

Adidas Women’s Indoor Super - Olympics
China's first year in competition in the Olympic games was in the summer of 1984 in Los Angeles. That year the Chinese Women's Football (soccer) team won gold. With China hosting the big event this year Adidas is commemorating the Chinese Women’s Soccer team with a pair of Adidas Indoor Super. The Cartoon character on the kicks is from a TV special that honored the football team.

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Adidas Superstar – 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic

Monday, February 18th, 2008 | Posted in Adidas, Sneaker News, Trainer News

Adidas Superstar - 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic
Adidas is the official clothing line of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and being in that position the sneaker maker will be releasing a bunch of Olympic themed gear. Included in the release schedule is a set of three Adidas Superstars featuring the flag of the United Kingdom, Japan, and the United States. Look here for some other Adidas Olympic themed sneakers.

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Adidas Superstar – 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 | Posted in Adidas, Sneaker News, Trainer News

Adidas Superstar - 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic
The hype surrounding the Olympics will undoubtedly inspire loads of sneakers and gear; a prime example is the Adidas Superstar in a colorway matching the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The kicks are said to be available now so keep your eyes open.

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Adidas Spring & Summer 2008 Collection

Friday, July 13th, 2007 | Posted in Adidas, Sneaker News

Here is a preview of what we can expect from the Spring and Summer 2008 collection from Adidas. The collection includes the Tobacco Vintage Lux, Training 72, Olympia, Advantage, Gazelle Vintage Lux, Marathon Vintage Forest Hills Vintage, Grand Slam Vintage, SL76 Olympics, Munchen Olympics, and the ZX500 Olympics.

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Adidas Superstar 2012 London Olympic Games

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 | Posted in Adidas, Sneaker News, United Kingdom

The city of Beijing is preparing to host the 2008 Olympic games. Following the Beijing Olympics London will be the next city of host the event in 2012 and unsurprisingly the preparation and sponsoring deals are already in full swing. Adidas has signed on as an official sponsor of the London Olympic Games. Here is a look at the Adidas Superstar Sample produced for the Olympic Games features the UK flag and features leather materials.