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Adidas
Type Public (AG, FWB: ADS)
Founded 1924 (registered in 1949)[1]
Founder(s) Adolf Dassler
Headquarters Herzogenaurach, Germany
Key people Herbert Hainer (CEO), Erich Stamminger (CEO, Adidas Brand), Igor Landau (Chairman of supervisory board) (2009-)
Industry Designing and Manufacturing
Products Footwear, Sportswear
, Sports equipment
Toiletries
Revenue €10.799 billion ($15.6 billion) (2008)[2]
Operating income ▲ €1.070 billion ($1.5 billion) (2008)[2]
Profit ▲ €642 million ($933 million) (2008)[2]
Employees 38,980 (2008)[2]
Website www.adidas-group.com
.Adidas AG (pronounced /əˈdiːdəs/ in US English, FWB: ADS) is a German-based sports apparel manufacturer and part of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-adidas golf company, and Rockport.^ Adidas is a major German sports apparel manufacturer and part of the Adidas Group, which consists of Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-adidas golf company, and Rockport.
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 ^ TaylorMade-adidas Golf .
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 ^ A current global leader in the sporting goods industry, the Adidas Group has been selling state-of-the-art footwear, apparel and accessories for over 80 years.

 .Besides sports footwear, the company also produces other products such as bags, shirts, watches, eyewear and other sports and clothing related goods.^ Besides sports footwear, the company also produces other products such as bags, shirts, and other sports and clothing related goods.
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 ^ A current global leader in the sporting goods industry, the Adidas Group has been selling state-of-the-art footwear, apparel and accessories for over 80 years.

 ^ Adidas , Europe’s largest sportswear company, specializes in footwear, shirts, bags, and other athletic equipment; which all bear the brand’s famous “three parallel bars” trademark.
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 The company is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe and the second biggest sportswear manufacturer in the world, after its U.S. rival Nike.[3]
.The company's clothing and shoe designs typically feature three parallel bars, and the same motif is incorporated into Adidas's current official logo.^ Adidas designer clothing collection .
  • Buy Adidas mens clothing and footwear at UK online shop. 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.bbclothing.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ Adidas designer footwear brand history: Adolf Dassler was inspired by a single idea when he made his first shoes in 1920, at the age of just 20....
  • Buy Adidas mens clothing and footwear at UK online shop. 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.bbclothing.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ The brand with three stripes is offering some of the most forward thinking skate shoe designs in years.

 .The "Three Stripes" were bought from the Finnish sport company Karhu Sports in the 1950s.^ The company sold the unit to Amer Sports Corporation and bought Reebok for some $3.8 billion.
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 ^ Adidas Golf - 0305091406 Adidas - Orange - Our companies, three stripe brandmark brushed metal buckles.

 ^ However after acquiring the company for 8 years, the company sold it to Finnish company Amer Sports and acquired Reebok .
  • Adidas Clothing | Adidas Shoes 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.sojones.com [Source type: General]

 [4][5] .The company revenue for 2008 was listed at €10.799 billion and the 2007 figure was listed at €10.299 billion, or about US$15.6 billion.^ Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) 2008 revenue - $1.32 billion.

 ^ The adidas segment has seen its revenues grow to €7.8 billion in 2008 from €7.1 billion in 2007.

 ^ Callaway Golf Company competes with TaylorMade-adidas Golf (2007 revenues of $1.1 billion) in the golf market.

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History

Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik

.Adolf ("Adi") Dassler started to produce his own sports shoes in his mother's wash kitchen in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, after his return from World War I.^ It all began in Germany, when Adolf (Adi) Dassler invented the spikes shoes for track and field.

 ^ It was there, in a village by the name of Herzogenaurach, located 12 miles to the north and the west of Nuremberg, that those simple three stripes were brought to life by adidas' founder, Adolf ""Adi"" Dassler.
  • Adidas Perfume at 99PERFUME. All Original Adidas fragrances 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.99perfume.com [Source type: General]

 ^ And, another Adi Dassler, who just happens to be the grandson of the founder of adidas, has launched his own shoe company, A. D. One.
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 .In 1924, his brother Rudolf (Rudi) Dassler joined the business which became Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik (Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory) and prospered.^ Rudi Dassler named his company Puma Aktiengesellscaft Rudolf Sport ( Puma ) while brother Adi incorporated as Adidas.In 1948,Puma released their first cheap shoe,the PUMA Atom to the market and to the West German football team.
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 The pair started their venture in their mother's laundry, but at the time, electricity supplies in the town were unreliable, and the brothers sometimes had to use pedal power from a stationary bicycle to run their equipment.[6]
.By the 1936 Summer Olympics, Adi Dassler drove from Bavaria on one of the world's first motorways to the Olympic village with a suitcase full of spikes and persuaded United States sprinter Jesse Owens to use them, the first sponsorship for an African-American.^ It all began in Germany, when Adolf (Adi) Dassler invented the spikes shoes for track and field.

 ^ And, another Adi Dassler, who just happens to be the grandson of the founder of adidas, has launched his own shoe company, A. D. One.
  • Adidas Perfume at 99PERFUME. All Original Adidas fragrances 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.99perfume.com [Source type: General]

 ^ By 1956, at the Melbourne Olympics, the Adidas brand was being promoted.This was the first sports sponsorship.
  • Adidas retro Trainers. Adidas Originals, Lifestyle, Superstars and Stan Smiths. 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.trainerstation.com [Source type: News]

 .After Owens won four gold medals, his success cemented the good reputation of Dassler shoes among the world's most famous sportsmen.^ Luxilon today announced the signing of Bob and Mike Bryan, the world's number-one doubles team and two of the most successful players on the ATP tour.

 ^ Founded in the 1920s by Adi Dassler as a footwear company, Adidas has become one of the bigest and most recognised brands in the world today.
  • Lyle & Scott | Adidas Originals | Edwin Jeans | Victorinox Clothing | Fred Perry | Mens Designer Clothing 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.schindler-shop.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Adi Dassler made his first shoes using the few materials available after the First World War in his workshop in Herzogenaurach near Nuremberg in Germany.
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 .Letters from around the world landed on the brothers' desks, and the trainers of other national teams were all interested in their shoes.^ You are currently viewing our running shoe forum as a guest which gives you limited access to view all discussions and access our other features.

 ^ All team members are required to state their nationality, the school they are registered at, and upload their CVs on their Entrypark profile.
  • Adidas Guerrilla Marketing Challenge at Entrypark, International jobs and internships 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.entrypark.com [Source type: General]

 ^ In 1974, the German football team win the World Cup and 80% of all tournament players wore Adidas boots.
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 Business boomed and the Dasslers were selling 200,000 pairs of shoes each year before World War II.[7]
.Late in World War II, the shoe factory shifted to production of the Panzerschreck anti-tank weapon.^ The first Adi Dassler sports shoes produced after the war are made using canvas and rubber from American fuel tanks.
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 ^ So good were the Barbour jackets that the military asked him for production making waterproof jackets during World War 2.
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 ^ Adi Dassler made his first shoes using the few materials available after the First World War in his workshop in Herzogenaurach near Nuremberg in Germany.
  • ACADEMICS STUDYING Adidas 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC business.nmsu.edu [Source type: News]

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Company split

Both brothers joined the National Socialist Party, but Rudolf was slightly closer to the party. .During the war, a growing rift between the pair reached a breaking point after an Allied bomb attack in 1943 when Adi and his wife climbed into a bomb shelter that Rudolf and his family were already in: "The dirty bastards are back again," Adi said, apparently referring to the Allied war planes, but Rudolf was convinced his brother meant him and his family.^ Adi's brother, Rudolf, stormed off and opened the rival firm Puma.

 ^ Adi's brother, Rudolf went on to create the puma brand in 1948 after a dispute with Adi.
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 ^ So good were the Barbour jackets that the military asked him for production making waterproof jackets during World War 2.
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 [9] .After Rudolf was later picked up by American soldiers and accused of being a member of the Waffen SS, he was convinced that his brother had turned him in.^ Its logo is turning up once again on the shoes (and T-shirts and sweats) of American kids.

 [6]
The brothers split up in 1947,[10] with
.
  • Rudi forming a new firm that he called Ruda - from Rudolf Dassler, later rebranded Puma,
  • and Adi forming a company formally registered as adidas AG (with lower case lettering) on 18 August 1949. The acronym All Day I Dream About Soccer, although sometimes considered the origin of the adidas name, was applied retroactively.^ August 18, 1997 Adidas .

     ^ Named after its founder, Adi Dassler, Adidas has patented its a3 technology devised primarily for high-impact sports.
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     ^ And, another Adi Dassler, who just happens to be the grandson of the founder of adidas, has launched his own shoe company, A. D. One.
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     .The name is actually a portmanteau word formed from "Adi" (a nickname for Adolf) and "Das" (from "Dassler").^ Brand History The first Adidas trainers were hand produced by Adolf (Adi) and Rudolph Dassler in 1920 under the Dassler name at home on the kitchen table.
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     ^ Adis brother Rudolph Dassler split and formed his own company called Puma .
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     ^ WHAT DOES Adi das MEAN? Adi das combination of ADI the first name of the founder DAS first three letters of his last name, Dassler.
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     [1]

The Tapie affair

.After a period of trouble following the death of Adolf Dassler's son Horst Dassler in 1987, the company was bought in 1989 by French industrialist Bernard Tapie, for 1.6 billion French francs (now €243.918 million), which Tapie borrowed.^ Horst Dassler's sisters sold the company to French Financier, Bernard Tapi for $320 million.
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 ^ The company sold the unit to Amer Sports Corporation and bought Reebok for some $3.8 billion.
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 ^ Horst (Adi's son) split off from his parents and formed a rival company in France; Horst took over the parent company in 1985.
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 Tapie was at the time a famous specialist of rescuing bankrupt companies, an expertise on which he built his fortune.
Tapie decided to move production offshore to Asia. He also hired Madonna for promotion. .He sent, from Christchurch, New Zealand, a shoe sales representative, to Germany and met Adolf Dassler's descendants (Amelia Randall Dassler and Bella Beck Dassler) and was sent back with a few items to promote the company there.^ Adidas designer footwear brand history: Adolf Dassler was inspired by a single idea when he made his first shoes in 1920, at the age of just 20....
  • Buy Adidas mens clothing and footwear at UK online shop. 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.bbclothing.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ The company aims to have emerging markets represent over 35% of global sales.

 ^ Adi Dassler first introduced adi das as a company name (named after its founder: 'Adi' from Adolf and 'Das' from Dassler).
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A pair of Adidas "Samba" football trainers.
In 1992, Tapie was unable to pay the interest from his loan. .He mandated the Crédit Lyonnais bank to sell Adidas, and the bank subsequently converted the outstanding debt owed into equity of the enterprise, which was unusual as per the prevalent French banking practice.^ Tchang was an executive at Banque de Phenix in Paris, which, together with Credit Lyonnais, the troubled French state bank, had taken control of the firm.

 .Apparently, the state-owned bank had tried to get Tapie out of dire financial straits as a personal favour to Tapie, reportedly because Tapie was Minister of Urban Affairs (ministre de la Ville) in the French government at the time.^ Tapie became embroiled in a soccer-fixing scandal while he was France's Urban Affairs minister and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

 ^ Tchang was an executive at Banque de Phenix in Paris, which, together with Credit Lyonnais, the troubled French state bank, had taken control of the firm.

 ^ His sisters finally sold the company in 1989 to Bernard Tapie, a roguish French financier, for only $320 million.
.In February 1993, Crédit Lyonnais sold Adidas to Robert Louis-Dreyfus, a friend of Bernard Tapie for a much higher amount of money than what Tapie owed, 4.485 billion (€683.514 million) francs rather than 2.85 billion (€434.479 million).^ With more than 85 years of experience and product innovation, Adidas is a favourite choice for professional golfers around the world.

 ^ I actually like the sound of "steppers" rather than "adidas".

 ^ Retired and bored at age 42, with more than $10 million in his pocket, Louis-Dreyfus was asked to try to rescue Saatchi & Saatchi, the huge London advertising agency, which had become bloated with acquisitions.

 Tapie later sued the bank, because he felt "spoiled" by the indirect sale.
.Robert Louis-Dreyfus became the new CEO of the company.^ Louis-Dreyfus then fired Adidas' management in Asia, which had failed to match competitors' low costs in subcontracting shoemaking to local companies.

 ^ Adidas had already closed down the company's high-cost factories in Germany and Austria by the time Louis-Dreyfus arrived.

 ^ "I found it distressing at the beginning that it was a very self-centered, German company, absolutely sure they were right," Louis-Dreyfus recalls.

 He was also the president of Olympique de Marseille, a team Tapie had owned until 1993.
.Tapie filed for personal bankruptcy in 1994. He was the object of several lawsuits, notably related to match fixing at the soccer club.^ Tapie became embroiled in a soccer-fixing scandal while he was France's Urban Affairs minister and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

 .During 1997, he served 6 months of an 18 month prison sentence in La Santé prison in Paris.^ Tapie became embroiled in a soccer-fixing scandal while he was France's Urban Affairs minister and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
.In 2005, French courts awarded Tapie a €135 million compensation (about 886 million francs).^ France's Supreme Court on Monday (9 October) overturned a decision to award Bernard Tapie EUR135m (US$169m) for losses incurred over the sale of sportswear maker Adidas more than 10 years ago.
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 ^ His sisters finally sold the company in 1989 to Bernard Tapie, a roguish French financier, for only $320 million.

Post-Tapie era

In 1994, combined with FIFA Youth Group, SOS Children's Villages became the main beneficiary.
.In 1997, Adidas AG acquired the Salomon Group who specialized in ski wear, and its official corporate name was changed to Adidas-Salomon AG because with this acquisition Adidas also acquired the Taylormade Golf company and Maxfli which allowed them to compete with Nike Golf.^ Callaway Golf Company competes with TaylorMade-adidas Golf (2007 revenues of $1.1 billion) in the golf market.

 ^ The company was formerly known as adidas-Salomon AG and changed its name to adidas AG in June 2006.
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 ^ Adidas is a major German sports apparel manufacturer and part of the Adidas Group, which consists of Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-adidas golf company, and Rockport.
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.In 1998, Adidas sued the NCAA over their rules limiting the size and number of commercial logos on team uniforms and apparel.^ This uniform has an embroidered "Adidas" logo on the jacket & pants.
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 .Adidas withdrew the suit, and the two groups established guidelines as to what three-stripe designs would be considered uses of the Adidas trademark.^ The brand with three stripes is offering some of the most forward thinking skate shoe designs in years.

 ^ White leather uppers with trademark adidas 3 stripes in gold leather.
  • Adidas Trainers. Adidas Gazelle, Stan Smith, Superstar, Chile, Porsche, Leader & Goodyear 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.bbclothing.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ Silver grey leather uppers with with trademark adidas 3 stripes in silver grey leather to the side and subtle gold stitching detail.
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.In 2003, Adidas filed a lawsuit in a British court challenging Fitness World Trading's use of a two-stripe motif similar to Adidas's three stripes.^ It’s all about “those three stripes”, it’s like adidas-porn, new and old, limited editions and futuristic sneakers.
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 ^ Adidas signature three stripe appliques on sides.
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 ^ Adidas has created a virtual 3-D world that can be accessed using an upcoming line of five men's sneakers in an idea that ties into one of ...
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 .The court ruled that despite the simplicity of the mark, Fitness World 's use was infringing because the public could establish a link between that use and Adidas's mark.^ Manufacturer's Web Site Link  - Adidas Golf Clothing This well known golf brand is one of the biggest sportswear manufacturers in the world.

 ^ The chicken feet that I removed from the pot at the 20-minute mark would be used for my Grilled Adidas.

 ^ The Adidas Jabulani World Cup football used throughout 2010 in South Africa.An official match ball… .
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 [11]
.In September 2004, top English fashion designer Stella McCartney launched a joint-venture line with Adidas, establishing a long-term partnership with the corporation.^ Designer Adidas sunglasses are the hottest way to make a fashion statement that is uniquely yours.

 ^ There's one place for top quality prescription sunglass lenses and fashion frames from the world's top designers: BestBuyEyeglasses.com.

 ^ The Nizza Hi by Adidas features: Durable canvas Lightly padded insole for comfort Signature three stripes on sides Breathable textile lining Retro high top design .
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 .This line is a sports performance collection for women called "Adidas by Stella McCartney",[12] and it has been critically acclaimed.^ We all know Adidas, don´t we?..Adidas Originals is special collections of casual clothing and sportswear, designed by famous skilled sport champions and artists.
  • Adidas Originals - Casual Clothing from Adidas 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.casualclothing.dk [Source type: General]

 ^ The Adidas SLVR Collection (Mens) sneaker is a good follow up to the Adidas SLVR Collection for Women, which showed the ladies out there that they can wear high-heeled sneakers too!
  • Adidas | Basketball Air Jordan Shoes - Nike Air Force Ones Shoes & Running Shoes 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.geeksneakers.com [Source type: General]

 ^ According to Robert Erb, Adidas' director of sports marketing, while Nike and Reebok also got calls from the Yankees about a sponsorship deal, Adidas moved more quickly.

 [13]
.Also in 2005, on 3 May, Adidas told the public that they sold their partner company Salomon Group for €485m to Amer Sports of Finland.^ A current global leader in the sporting goods industry, the Adidas Group has been selling state-of-the-art footwear, apparel and accessories for over 80 years.

 ^ An insight into the Challenge During the Spring, Entrypark organized the adidas Guerrilla Marketing Challenge together with our partner company, adidas.
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 ^ Adidas (or their European advertising company) clearly understands this with their latest Adicolor campaign– in fact they just about nailed it in my opinion.
  • Adidas - Josh Spear, Trendspotting 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC joshspear.com [Source type: General]
In August 2005, Adidas declared its intention to buy British rival Reebok for $3.8 billion (US). .This takeover was completed with partnership in January 2006[1] and meant that the company will have business sales closer to those of Nike in North America.^ Nike BookingTrading Co, Ltd, expanded into online sales in January of 2005, and have experienced steady, successful g...
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 ^ In 2008, the adidas Group saw growth of 18% in Asia and 36% in Latin America, while North American sales fell 14%.

 ^ In contrast, adidas Group's continuing expansion into the growing economies in Asia and Latin America led to significant sales growth in those regions.

 The acquisition of Reebok will also allow Adidas to compete with Nike worldwide as the number two athletic shoemaker in the world.[14]
.Adidas has corporate headquarters in Germany, and many other business locations around the world such as Hong Kong, Toronto, Taiwan, England, Japan, Australia and Spain.^ Sites adidas Global adidas Belgium adidas Deutschland (Germany) adidas Espaa (Spain) adidas France adidas Island (Iceland) adidas Italia (Italy) adidas Japan adidas Mexico adidas Middle East adidas Nederland (Netherlands) adidas Russia adidas UK adidas US adidas Village .
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 ^ With more than 85 years of experience and product innovation, Adidas is a favourite choice for professional golfers around the world.

 ^ Round 3 Final presentation Up to five teams will be invited to adidas Groups headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, to present their concepts to a jury of executive managers from adidas Group and Entrypark.
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 Mainly sold in the U.S., Adidas makes lots of assets from these countries and is expanding to more oversea countries.
.In 2005, Adidas introduced the Adidas 1, the first ever production shoe to utilize a microprocessor.^ Adidas began small, producing soccer and running shoes, which ironically enough are still the main products that adidas is known for.
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 ^ The heart of the adidas product line is athletic shoes, but the three-stripe logo appears on apparel and other jock accoutrements.
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 ^ Be as comfortable in the 10th as you were in your first at bat with the adidas Diamond King Metal baseball shoe.
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 .Dubbed by the company "The World's First Intelligent Shoe", it features a microprocessor capable of performing 5 million calculations per second that automatically adjusts the shoe's level of cushioning to suit its environment.^ The main goal is to design shoes that work with the foot, not against it, to help you reach your highest level of performance and comfort.

 ^ Sale This lightweight performance shoe features Climacool 360 degree ventilation which offers plenty of breathability.

 ^ The Predator Powerswerve is the world's top boot, with cushioned Predator and flexible PowerPulse to help you adjust the power and control behind your shot.
  • Men's Adidas Shoes - Shop At Like.com 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.like.com [Source type: General]

 .The shoe requires a small, user-replaceable battery that lasts for approximately 100 hours of running.^ Adidas began small, producing soccer and running shoes, which ironically enough are still the main products that adidas is known for.
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 ^ Running shoe built for the mild overpronator who requires a combination of cushioning and stability.
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 ^ Content published on the Running Shoe Rx requires permission for reprint.

 .On 25 November 2005, Adidas released a new version of the Adidas 1 with an increased range of cushioning, allowing the shoe to become softer or firmer, and a new motor with 153 percent more torque.^ The Trediac from Adidas is a top of the range trail shoe.
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 ^ On Wednesday February 13th, Adidas will be releasing two new limited edition All-Star Pro Model...
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 ^ Adidas Men's Response Cushion Blk/Wht Running Shoes Lightweight and comfortable for the active coach or player.
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.On 11 April 2006, Adidas announced an 11-year deal to become the official NBA apparel provider.^ With almost 80 years of experience behind them, Adidas is known world wide as a top design in athletic apparel and accessories.
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 ^ Today we have the pleasure of announcing you a special project that Adidas is working on with NBA player Gilbert Arenas.
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 ^ Adidas has just become the official outfitter of the NBA and will be celebrating the upcoming 2008 All-Star game by creating a variety of new footwear and custom all-star jerseys and apparel.
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 .They will make NBA, NBDL, and WNBA jerseys and products as well as team-coloured versions of the "Superstar" basketball shoe.^ Superstar 2G - Mens Basketball Shoes .
  • Shopzilla - Adidas Men's Shoes from Clothing & Accessories online stores 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.shopzilla.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Originally designed for basketball use, the adidas Superstar was a low-profile version of the adidas Pro Model.
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 ^ Made for the elite athlete, the adidas TS Creator Team basketball shoe with forefoot outsole wrap brings the stability needed for top speed.
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 This deal (worth over $400 million) takes the place of the previous 10-year Reebok deal that was put in place in 2001.

Products

Running

.Adidas currently manufactures several running shoes, including the adiStar Control 5, the adiStar Ride (the replacement for the adiStar Cushion 6), the Supernova Sequence (the replacement for the Supernova Control 10), and the Supernova Cushion 7 (which will soon be replaced by the Supernova Glide), among others.^ The Supernova Sequence 2 is a well-cushioned, responsive daily training shoe.
  • Running Warehouse Brands - adidas 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.runningwarehouse.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Support adidas Women's Running Shoes .
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 ^ Adidas Running Shoes at eBay Australia .

 In addition, their performance apparel is widely used by runners. .Adidas also uses kangaroo leather to make their more expensive shoes.^ That and the sock-like fit of it’s dual layer mesh upper make it the most comfy adidas ClimaCool running shoe ever.

 ^ An updated legend in soft, full-grain leather, the adidas Stan Smith II is the classic tennis shoe is for those seeking a familiar, superior fit.
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 ^ [Related Keywords: running shoes , mens shoes , womens shoes , sneaker , converse ] [ 231 more adidas offers ] .
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Association football

One of the main focuses of Adidas is football kit and associated equipment. .Adidas also provides apparel and equipment for all teams in Major League Soccer.^ See all Foot Locker coupons > See all Soccer Equipment coupons * bizrate® scours the web to bring you a comprehensive set of savings.
  • Buy Adidas Soccer Equipment at bizrate this holiday season 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.bizrate.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Adidas may lose French national soccer team contract to Nike in ...
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Adidas recently released a viral clip of Liverpool star Steven Gerrard kicking soccer balls at clay pigeons on at the team's training ground.

 .Adidas remain a major company in the supply of team kits for international football teams.^ Adidas Guerrilla Marketing Challenge at Entrypark, International jobs and internships Home Articles Jobs Events Company Directory University Directory Career Advice About Us home adidas guerrilla marketing challenge .
  • Adidas Guerrilla Marketing Challenge at Entrypark, International jobs and internships 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.entrypark.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Adidas is, at its core, an international company with only 23.5% of its 2008 sales coming from North America.

 ^ Adidas attributed the fall to declining consumer confidence and increasing unemployment in many of the major markets in which the company operates.

 Current examples include Spain, Russia, France, Germany, Greece, Romania, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, Japan and Ukraine.
.Adidas also makes referee kits that are used in international competition and by many countries and leagues in the world.^ "We used to make one spot a year," said Tim Delaney, creative director of Leagus/Delaney, Adidas' London ad agency.

 .In the United States, referees wear the Adidas kits in MLS matches even though the primary referee supplier is Official Sports.^ The Sleek series will consist of classic Adidas shoes and sports wear, redesigned with a feminine touch.
  • Shoewawa: Adidas Promodel 'Sleek Fafi Sunshine' 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.shoewawa.com [Source type: General]

 ^ In 2008, the adidas Group saw overall sales in North America decrease by 14% in conjunction with the United States' economic downturn.

 ^ Once we receive an online order for Adidas, we ship the product from one of our seven geographically strategic warehouse locations spread throughout the United States.
  • Adidas - Name Brand Apparel from The Factory Store 10 September 2009 21:11 UTC namebrandapparel.com [Source type: General]
.The company has been an innovator in the area of footwear for the sport with notable examples including development of the Copa Mondial moulded boot used for matches on firm dry pitches for almost forty years.^ Besides sports footwear, the company also produces other products such as bags, shirts, and other sports and clothing related goods.
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 .The studded equivalent was named World Cup follow in celebration of the 1978 tournament won by Argentina, one of the nations it supplied at the time.^ By alex Adidas relaunch the World Cup 1978 football boot as a limited edition Football boot brand Adidas has re-released its World Cup football boot to commemorate the 30th anniversary of when it was first worn in 1978.
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Adidas World Cup 1978 Limited Edition Football Boots .
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 ^ International Teams World Cup 2010 Africa Cup of Nations Scotland Brazil Italy » See More..

 .Some of the famous football teams currently sponsored by Adidas include Real Madrid, Milan, Dynamo Kyiv, Palmeiras, Chelsea, River Plate, Liverpool, Marseille, Universidad de Chile, Bayern Munich, Schalke 04, Benfica, Wolfsburg, Galatasaray, Panathinaikos, Derby County, Ajax and Lokomotiv Moscow, Al-Ahly among others.^ The other teams will receive adidas merchandise.
  • Adidas Guerrilla Marketing Challenge at Entrypark, International jobs and internships 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.entrypark.com [Source type: General]

 ^ The adidas recruiting department got the company’s marketing department to let it borrow, so to speak, some of the star athletes who are adidas sponsors.
  • Adidas Putting Finishing Touches on Big New Careers Site : ERE.net 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.ere.net [Source type: General]

 ^ I like them, I really hope Ana Ivanovic wears some of these cloth instead of her Adidas 2009 dress...
.Adidas became renowned for advancing the Predator boot design developed by ex-Liverpool and Australian international player Craig Johnston.^ The Predator PowerSwerve football boot from Adidas is a master class in football boot engineering.

 .This design featured a ribbed rubber structure for the upper leather of the shoe, used to accent the movement of the ball when struck; highly skilled players claimed they were able to curve the flight of the ball more easily when wearing this new contoured design.^ This leather soccer shoe features a new upper with asymmetrical lacing for better ball contact.
  • Buy Adidas Soccer Equipment at bizrate this holiday season 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.bizrate.com [Source type: General]

 ^ For night, he will wear all black featuring silver stripes to match his specially designed silver CC Genius Falcon shoes.

 ^ You can see the soccer influence on the updated adidas Gazelle II, with its luxurious suede or leather upper and rubber outsole.
  • Men's Adidas Shoes - Shop At Like.com 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.like.com [Source type: General]

 [citation needed]The Predator also features the Craig Johnston-invented Traxion sole.
.FIFA, the world governing body of football, commissioned specially designed footballs for use in its own World Cup tournaments to favour more attacking play.^ The Official FIFA World Cup 2010 Logo Soccer Hooded Sweatshirt by adidas Includes the official FIFA World Cup 2010 logo on the center chest   Adidas Samba Junior - Junior Soccer Shoes .
  • Buy Adidas Soccer Equipment at bizrate this holiday season 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.bizrate.com [Source type: General]

 ^ World Cup Replica Match Soccer Ball - Play like the pros when you hit the field with this 2010 World Cup replica Match soccer ball by adidas featuring the World Cup logo printed on it!
  • Buy Adidas Soccer Equipment at bizrate this holiday season 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.bizrate.com [Source type: General]

 ^ By alex Adidas relaunch the World Cup 1978 football boot as a limited edition Football boot brand Adidas has re-released its World Cup football boot to commemorate the 30th anniversary of when it was first worn in 1978.
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 .The balls supplied for the 2006 World Cup were particular noteworthy for their ability to travel further than previous types when struck, leading to longer range goal strikes that were intended to increase the number of goals scored.^ Show off your excitement and support for the World Cup with the hand-stitched 2010 World Cup Repliqué soccer ball from adidas®.
  • Buy Adidas Soccer Equipment at bizrate this holiday season 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.bizrate.com [Source type: General]

 ^ World Cup Replica Match Soccer Ball - Play like the pros when you hit the field with this 2010 World Cup replica Match soccer ball by adidas featuring the World Cup logo printed on it!
  • Buy Adidas Soccer Equipment at bizrate this holiday season 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.bizrate.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Adidas Fevernova 2003 World Cup Soccer Ball (SZ 5) SIZE #5 .
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 Goalkeepers were believed to be less comfortable with the design, claiming it would move significantly and unpredictably in flight.

Tennis

.Adidas has sponsored tennis players and recently introduced a new line of tennis racquets.^ If it can work for Nike with the Considered line then this could be big news for adidas and the more eco conscious sneaker head.
  • ADIDAS GRUN COLLECTION - Sneaker Releases - Sneaker Freaker Magazine 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.sneakerfreaker.com [Source type: General]

 ^ With the adidas by Stella McCartney tennis line I feel like I have everything any fashionable female tennis player always dreams about: cutting-edge adidas technologies combined with Stella’s unique designs that actually perform.

 ^ In search of marketable icons, Adidas sponsors an annual basketball camp in which promising high-school players are invited to show their stuff to college coaches.

 .While the Feather is made for the "regular player", and the Response for the "club player", Adidas targets the "tournament player" with the 12.2 oz Barricade tour model.^ Adidas Men's Response Cushion Blk/Wht Running Shoes Lightweight and comfortable for the active coach or player.
  • Men's Adidas Shoes - Shop At Like.com 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.like.com [Source type: General]

 ^ The Feather is the lightest of the new adidas tennis racquet range but with the thickest frame it offers a little extra power for the recreational or older club player seeking an easy to handle racket.

 ^ New for Spring 2009, six new racquets total: four Barricade models, The Response, and the Feather.

 [17] .Adidas sponsors the following professional players: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Dinara Safina, Ana Ivanović, Daniela Hantuchová, Andy Murray, Fernando Verdasco, Gilles Simon, Marcos Baghdatis, Fernando González, Marat Safin, Flavia Pennetta and upcoming players like Melanie Oudin, Sorana Cirstea and Grigor Dimitrov.^ In search of marketable icons, Adidas sponsors an annual basketball camp in which promising high-school players are invited to show their stuff to college coaches.

 ^ Jo-Wilfred Tsonga is featured above.Click below for previews of Adidas players Djokovic, Verdasco, Safina, Ivanovic and Wozniacki.

 ^ Redesigning classic, timeless styles like the Gazelle, Superstar, Stan Smith and Campus, Adidas has become a player in the skate shoe market.
  • Adidas Skateboarding Shoes | Vertical Urge 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC store.verticalurge.com [Source type: General]

 .Adidas tennis apparel contains the ClimaCool technology found in other athletic jerseys and shoes.^ The apparel line incorporates key adidas technologies, ForMotion and ClimaCool.

 ^ All ClimaCool athletic tennis simplicity.

 ^ The heart of the adidas product line is athletic shoes, but the three-stripe logo appears on apparel and other jock accoutrements.
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.In Cincinnati, at the ATP Tennis Tournament in Mason, they have also sponsored the ball-boy and ball-girl uniforms.^ In: Tennis Rackets Megadeal Tennis Rackets Junior Tennis Rackets Mens Tennis Shoes Womens Tennis Shoes Junior Tennis Shoes Mens Clothing Womens Clothing Boys Clothing Girls Clothing Tennis Balls Mini Tennis Balls Tennis Bags Tennis Strings Tennis Accessories Tennis/Squash Grips Squash Rackets Mens Indoor Shoes Womens Indoor Shoes Junior Indoor Shoes Squash Strings Squash Balls Squash Goggles Badminton Rackets Badminton Shuttlecocks .
  • adidas tennis clothing 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.pwp.com [Source type: Academic]

 ^ Baby & Toddler Clothing Girls Boys School Uniforms Workwear & Uniforms .
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Golf

.In 1997, Adidas purchased TaylorMade.^ (September) 1997, Adidas purchases the French sports equipment group Salomon S.A. for $1.4 billion ( shareholder capitalization is $3.6 billion , p.
  • ACADEMICS STUDYING Adidas 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC business.nmsu.edu [Source type: News]

 The image and focus of TaylorMade was redirected shortly after the acquisition to take over the driver market. .The company succeeded in achieving this goal in late 2004 when it officially became the No.^ The official language of the company, which is based in the North Bavarian town of Herzogenaurach, became English.

 1 driver in golf. .On 14 October 2008, Adidas, through its subsidiary TaylorMade, acquired Ashworth for $72 million, assuming $46.3 million in debt.^ Posted by Tennisidentity on October 14, 2009 in adidas , Head , Men's Tennis Clothing .

 ^ Posted by Tennisidentity on October 31, 2008 in adidas , Babolat , Tennis Gear/Equipment , Wilson .

 ^ Posted by Tennisidentity on October 07, 2008 in adidas , Nike , Women's Tennis Clothing .

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Cricket

In the 1990s, Adidas signed the world No. 1 batsman Sachin Tendulkar and made shoes for him.[1] .He is still wearing Adidas shoes when he plays matches.^ For night, he will wear all black featuring silver stripes to match his specially designed silver CC Genius Falcon shoes.

 ^ She will also wear the Skynde tennis shoe, in seed pearl, dark grape and white, which is built on the renowned adidas Barricade V tooling.

 ^ Dominate the match in the adidas CC Genius men's tennis shoe.
  • Men's Adidas Shoes - Shop At Like.com 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.like.com [Source type: General]

 Adidas even made action figures after Sachin Tendulkar.
.In 2008, Adidas made their move into English cricket market by sponsoring English batting star Kevin Pietersen after the cancellation of his lifetime deal with Woodworm, when they ran into financial difficulties.^ Cricket: Sponsor rues the captain Kevin Pietersen's dismissal .
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ The German sportswear firm signed the Hampshire batsman on a five-year deal in October after Pietersen had ended his £1m-plus association with his then bat promoter, Woodworm, when it became...
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ WHAT IS ADIDAS' STRATEGY? When consumers find out what is happening Adidas will cancel their contracts and move along to countries such as China where there is even less resistance.
  • ACADEMICS STUDYING Adidas 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC business.nmsu.edu [Source type: News]

 [20] The following year they signed up fellow England player Ian Bell Pakistan player Salman Butt and Indian Player Ravindra Jadeja. Having made cricket footware for many years, the company finally entered the field of bat manufacture in 2008 and their products are available in the Incurza, Pellara and Libro ranges
Adidas also manufactures the uniforms worn by both the England cricket team and the Australian cricket team.
In 2008 and 2009 in both the seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), it took up the sponsorship of the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Daredevils.
In 2009, Adidas signed Sachin Tendulkar and started sponsoring his bat. .It created a new bat 'Adidas ST' for him and 'Adidas Pellara KP' for Kevin Pietersen, the same year.^ By Matt Scott Kevin Pietersen's sudden resignation from the England captaincy is a massive blow for Adidas.
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Officials from Reebok, a unit of Adidas, say the EasyTone is the company's most successful new product in at least five years.
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 Now both of them use their personalized bats in cricket.

Basketball

.Adidas has been a longtime basketball shoe manufacturer and is one of the leading basketball brands in the world.^ So I think adidas was trying to cover all the areas with this vegan, recycled, wide wrestling shoe all in one shoe.
  • Wrestling Shoes Asics adidas Nike Matman 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.wrestlingshoes.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Greenpeace found that Brazilian beef companies are important suppliers of raw materials used by leading global brands, including Adidas/Reebok, Nike, ...
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ By alex Adidas relaunch the World Cup 1978 football boot as a limited edition Football boot brand Adidas has re-released its World Cup football boot to commemorate the 30th anniversary of when it was first worn in 1978.
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 .They are most famous for their iconic Superstar and Pro Model shoes, affectionately known as "shelltoes" for their stylized hard rubber toe box.^ In an updated version, the adidas Superstar Basic keeps the same rubber shell toe and classic leathe...
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 ^ Adidas Shop $74.99 $50.00 Finish Line ADIDAS Men's Pro Model 08 Shoe, Black .
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 ^ Originally designed for basketball use, the adidas Superstar was a low-profile version of the adidas Pro Model.
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 .These were made very popular in the 1980s hip hop streetwear scene alongside Adidas' stripe-sided polyester suits.^ By staff The late Jam Master Jay, one half of the heralded hip-hop group Run DMC represented the cornerstone of the adidas' movement.
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Having fly gear is as important as having a fast time.Adidas decided to pay home to hip hop with their latest collection.

 ^ The Aditennis Hi Mesh by Adidas features: Pieced mesh and rubber construction Signature triple stripe on side panels Durable rubber sole .
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.Adidas is also the current outfitter of all 30 franchises in the National Basketball Association (replacing the Reebok brand after the merger) and sponsors numerous players past and present like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Tracy McGrady, as well as Dwight Howard, Chauncey Billups, Derrick Rose, Kevin Garnett, Michael Beasley, Josh Smith, Tim Duncan, and Candace Parker.^ To start 2010 afresh and play an ode to personal style and creativity which had been so highly celebrated in 2009, adidas Basketball got Kevin Garnett and Derrick Rose to give all a lesson in style.
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ It’s all about “those three stripes”, it’s like adidas-porn, new and old, limited editions and futuristic sneakers.
  • Adidas - Josh Spear, Trendspotting 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC joshspear.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Redesigning classic, timeless styles like the Gazelle, Superstar, Stan Smith and Campus, Adidas has become a player in the skate shoe market.
  • Adidas Skateboarding Shoes | Vertical Urge 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC store.verticalurge.com [Source type: General]

Lacrosse

.In 2007, Adidas announced the future production of lacrosse equipment, and will sponsor the Adidas National Lacrosse Classic in July 2008 for the top 600 high school underclassmen lacrosse players in the United States.^ Adidas Diamond King Mid Metal Blk/Roy Baseball Cleats Lightweight high school and college level steel cleats.
  • Men's Adidas Shoes - Shop At Like.com 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.like.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Today we have the pleasure of announcing you a special project that Adidas is working on with NBA player Gilbert Arenas.
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Adidas Diamond King Mid Metal Black/Royal Baseball Cleats Lightweight high school and college level steel cleats.
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Rugby

Adidas make rugby balls and other rugby gear. They are the current kit and ball supplier to the New Zealand All Blacks, Irish Munster Rugby, and the Argentinian Pumas, among others.

Gymnastics

.Since 2000, adidas has provided men's and women's gymnastics wear for Team USA, through USA Gymnastics.^ Now you can show off your favorite team in the new millenium with the adidas Campus II NBA Sacramento Kings men's shoe.
  • Men's Adidas Shoes - Shop At Like.com 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.like.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Adidas Shop $99.99 Footlocker adidas TS Creator Team - Mens Basketball Shoes .
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 ^ Adidas Shop $49.99 Footlocker adidas TS Commander Team - Mens Basketball Shoes .
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 .In 2006, adidas gymnastics leatards for women and adidas mens comp shirts, gymnastics pants and gymnastics shorts have been available in the USA, with seasonal leotards offered for Spring, Summer, Fall and Holidays.^ Adidas Men's Excelsior 6 Red/White Training Shoes This training shoe will last all season.
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 ^ Womens Adidas winter boots reflect the mod-style that was carried throughout the summer trends and again have translated well into the winter season through more swingy, 1960s-inspired shapes.

 ^ Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals by Originals - Spring/Summer 2010 - Apparel .
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 .Starting in 2009, adidas gymnastics wear has been available worldwide through GK Elite Sportswear.^ I like them, I really hope Ana Ivanovic wears some of these cloth instead of her Adidas 2009 dress...

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Skateboarding

.Adidas SB (Skateboarding) are shoes made specifically for skateboarding.^ Price: $74.95 Adidas Nizza Hi Skateboard Shoes .
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 ^ Price: $69.95 Adidas Campus Vulcanized Skateboard Shoes .
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 ^ Price: $69.95 Adidas Classic Vulc Skateboarding Shoes .
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 .Many of the shoes Adidas previously made were redesigned for skateboarding.^ Price: $74.95 Adidas Ciero Skateboarding Shoe .
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 ^ Price: $59.95 Adidas Skate Skateboarding Shoe .
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 ^ Price: $74.95 Adidas Busenitz Pro Skateboard Shoes .
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Adidas Skateboarding also has a skateboarding team. .The team consists of: Mark Gonzales, Dennis Busenitz, Tim O'Connor, Silas Baxter-Neal, Pete Eldridge, Dave Bachinsky, Benny Fairfax, Nester Judkins, Lem Villemin, and Vince Del Valle.^ Super limited edition styles and a team that boasts skateboarding legend Mark Gonzales and modern day ripper Dennis Busenitz, Adidas is here to stay in the skateboard world.
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 ^ Adidas Silas Campus Vulcanized (Silas Baxter-Neal) Black/Collegiate Purple .
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 ^ Silas Baxter-Neal Campus Vulc .
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Accessories

.Adidas also designs and makes sandals, watches, eyewear, bags, baseball caps, and socks.^ That and the sock-like fit of it’s dual layer mesh upper make it the most comfy adidas ClimaCool running shoe ever.
Adidas Fresh Impact - Limited Edition
.As well, Adidas has a branded range of male and female deodorants, perfumes, aftershave and lotions.^ It will stock more than 90 brands including top names such as Ugg, Converse, Red or Dead, Adidas, Nike and Puma, as well as Schuh's own range of footwear.
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 ^ Adidas Sunglasses Largest Range, Best Brands, Unbeatable Prices!

Marketing

.Adidas, like other sports brands is believed to engender high consumer brand loyalty.^ Adidas strives to be the global leader in the sporting goods industry with sports brands built on a passion for sports and a sporting lifestyle.
  • Adidas Sneakers & Streetwear Fashion - Karmaloop 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.karmaloop.com [Source type: General]

 .Brand loyalty towards Adidas, Nike and several other sportswear brands was examined in a recent study.^ Greenpeace found that Brazilian beef companies are important suppliers of raw materials used by leading global brands, including Adidas/Reebok, Nike, ...
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 ^ PDF file comparing Adidas and Nike recent financial choices .
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 ^ Keep in mind if you are looking for new wrestling shoes – visit our brand pages at adidas , Asics , Nike or Matman to buy the currently available shoes.
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 [23] The study found consumers did not exhibit unduly high loyalty towards such brands.
.During the mid to late 1990s, Adidas divided the brand into three main groups with each a separate focus: Adidas Performance was designed to maintain their devotion to the athlete; Adidas Originals was designed to focus on fashion and life-style; and Style Essentials, with the main group within this one being Y-3.^ By staff The late Jam Master Jay, one half of the heralded hip-hop group Run DMC represented the cornerstone of the adidas' movement.
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ With the adidas by Stella McCartney tennis line I feel like I have everything any fashionable female tennis player always dreams about: cutting-edge adidas technologies combined with Stella’s unique designs that actually perform.

 ^ Designed for the every day athlete, the Turf Hog from Adidas offers extra ankle support and a grippy cleated outsole.
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."Impossible is Nothing" is the current mainstream marketing slogan for Adidas.^ Adidas "Impossible is Nothing" Runner Slideshow View Full Article .
  • 80 Authentic Adidas Innovations - From Bad Boy Boarder Kicks to Soccer Net Fashions (CLUSTER) 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.trendhunter.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Adidas Ad: Impossible is Nothing With 600 Million Legs (GALLERY) Slideshow View Full Article .
  • 80 Authentic Adidas Innovations - From Bad Boy Boarder Kicks to Soccer Net Fashions (CLUSTER) 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.trendhunter.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .This campaign was developed by 180/TBWA based in Amsterdam but also with significant work being done by TBWA/Chiat/Day in San Francisco - particularly for its basketball campaign "Believe In Five".TBWA\Chiat\Day commissioned Zane Peach[24] to produce images for 2007 international ad campaign.^ Written by: Made in Mundo Adidas Ads : All Day I Dream About Sneakers 2008-10-19 07:24:00 “All Day I Dream About Sneakers” is a cool new Adidas ad campaign by Lifelounge, Melbourne, Australia.

Sponsorship

Main article: List of Adidas sponsorships
.Adidas are the main sponsor and kit supplier of the highly successful New Zealand national rugby team, the All Blacks.^ Adidas Men's Edge Dash Black/Gold Track Spikes Highly functional, all-around running track spike.
  • Men's Adidas Shoes - Shop At Like.com 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.like.com [Source type: General]

 ^ In stock options Black/Black Large Available to buy Black/Black Extra Large Black/Black Med Black/Black Small all Base Layers - Compression Our full range of run adidas base layers - compression .
  • Adidas Base Layers - Compression At Wiggle - run 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.wiggle.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ Adidas Men's Excelsior 6 Black/White Trainer Baseball Shoes This training shoe will last all season.
  • Men's Adidas Shoes - Shop At Like.com 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.like.com [Source type: General]

 Adidas also are the kit supplier to the Argentina Pumas, to the French Stade Français, and the Irish Munster Rugby team and the United States Eagles.
Adidas are the main sponsors and kit sponsors of the successful Australian Cricket Team and the England Cricket Team. .They are also the main sponsors of the Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag and English cricketers Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell.^ Cricket: Sponsor rues the captain Kevin Pietersen's dismissal .
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 .Adidas are the main sponsors of Australian Domestic Cricket Competitions - Pura Cup, KFC Twenty20 Big Bash, Ford Ranger One Day Cup.^ Andy Murray Debuts 2010 Spring/Summer adidas Competition Line for Men at The Hopman Cup.

 They are sponsors of the Indian Premier League teams Delhi Daredevils and Mumbai Indians.
.Adidas also sponsors and produces apparel for the Gold Coast Titans rugby league clubs in the Australian National Rugby League (NRL) competition.^ Bob and Mike Bryan say goodbye to longtime apparel sponsor adidas.

 ^ Her apparel through the tourney, the light purple adidas Women's fall Competition Tank, $60 and the Competition skort in night purple, $50.
.Adidas is the longstanding kit provider to the Germany national football team, a sponsorship that began in 1954 and is contracted to continue until at least 2018. Sponsoring also the Mexican, French and Spanish National Football Teams and from 2010 will sponsor the Scotland national football team.^ Adidas may lose French national soccer team contract to Nike in ...
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Forbes, NY - FRANKFURT (Thomson Financial) - Adidas AG may lose its contract with the French national soccer team to rival Nike Inc after its contract with the team ...
  • Adidas - Boxxet 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Fernando Verdasco is wearing the new adidas jersey of the Spanish National Football Team this weekend as Spain defends its Davis Cup title against the Czech Republic in Barcelona.

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.Adidas are very active at sponsoring top football clubs such as Middlesbrough, Real Madrid, Liverpool, AC Milan, Palmeiras, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Marseille, AFC Ajax, Schalke 04, Galatasaray, Benfica, Newcastle, River Plate, Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, UANL Tigres, Panathinaikos, Litex Lovech, Slavia Sofia, AIK, Djurgårdens IF, Brøndby IF, IFK Göteborg, Al-Ahly, Al-Hilal, Ahli Jeddah, Universidad de Chile, and the Colombian football teams Los Millonarios, Deportivo Cali, and Atlético Nacional.^ Al Ahli football club until 2012.
  • Adidas Salomon, Adidas Fifa 2006 Updates, Adidas Stores News, adidas.com - Fibre2fashion 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.fibre2fashion.com [Source type: News]

 ^ Adidas Shop $89.99 Team Express Adidas Scorch Superfly Low Molded Wht/Blk Football Cleats - Size 10.5 - Equipment - Football - Footwear - Molded .
  • Men's Adidas Shoes - Shop At Like.com 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.like.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Adidas Shop $64.99 Team Express Adidas University IV Low Detach Blk/Wht Football Cleats - Size 12.5 - Equipment - Football - Footwear - Detachable .
  • Men's Adidas Shoes - Shop At Like.com 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.like.com [Source type: General]
Adidas and Major League Soccer (MLS) announced a 10-year sponsorship agreement in November 2004 to make Adidas the official athletic sponsor and licensed product supplier for the league, and to work together to create a developmental league for MLS.[26]
Adidas also sponsors events such as the London Marathon.
For the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, Adidas spent €70 million sponsoring the event, amid criticisms.[27]
Adidas has also been marketing in NASCAR, sponsoring big name drivers such as Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Tony Stewart.

Corporate information

Current executive board

  • CEO Adidas-group: Herbert Hainer
  • Finance Adidas-group: Robin J. Stalker
  • CEO Adidas brand: Erich Stamminger
  • Global Operations Adidas-group: Glenn S. Bennett

Former management

Financial information

Financial data in millions of euros[28]
Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Sales 6.523 6.266 6.478 6.636 10.084
EBITDA 532 627 725 818 1 098
Net results 208 260 314 382 483
Net debt 1498 946 594 551 2231

Criticism

As with the majority of prolific brand-based transnationals, Adidas' business practises/ethics and commitment to worker welfare have been scrutinised and often criticised.[29][30]

References

  1. ^ a b c Adidas Group History
  2. ^ a b c d "Annual Results 2008". Adidas. http://www.adidas-group.com/en/News/_downloads/pdfs/2009/Press_Release_Q42008_e.pdf. Retrieved 2009-03-04. 
  3. ^ "Adidas, Deutsche Telekom, Infineon: German Equity Preview". Bloomberg L.P.. 16 January 2008. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601100&sid=ah3ZhaeNWMdM&refer=germany. Retrieved 2008-01-26. 
  4. ^ Smit, Barbara (2007). Pitch Invasion, Adidas, Puma and the making of modern sport. Penguin. pp. 44. ISBN 0141023686. 
  5. ^ Simon Chadwick, Dave Arthur (2007). International cases in the business of sport. Butterworth-Heinemann. p. 438. ISBN 0750685433. 
  6. ^ a b The Town that Sibling Rivalry Built, and Divided | Business | Deutsche Welle | 03.07.2006
  7. ^ How Adidas and PUMA were born
  8. ^ The Prehistory of Adidas and Puma; Spiegel
  9. ^ Review of "Sneaker Wars: The Enemy Brothers Who Founded Adidas and PUMA and the Family Feud That Forever Changed the Business of Sport", Barbara Smit, March 2008, ISBN 9780061246579
  10. ^ Review of "Sneaker Wars: The Enemy Brothers Who Founded adidas and Puma and the Family Feud That Forever Changed the Business of Sport", Barbara Smit, March 2008, ISBN 978-0-06-124657-9
  11. ^ Adidas told its three stripes don't constitute a trademark at The Guardian
  12. ^ Adidas.com - Stella McCartney collection
  13. ^ Stella McCartney Biography at Internet Movie Database
  14. ^ AOL.com
  15. ^ SaveTheKangaroo.com
  16. ^ YouTube.com
  17. ^ tennis-warehouse.com/
  18. ^ adidas.com/us/tennis/
  19. ^ Online Stock Trading Investing Day Trading
  20. ^ "Kevin Pietersen snaps up lucrative bat deal after the demise of Woodworm". The Daily Telegraph. October 16, 2008. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/kevinpietersen/3204505/Kevin-Pietersen-snaps-up-lucrative-bat-deal-after-the-demise-of-Woodworm-Cricket.html. Retrieved 2009-05-14. 
  21. ^ http://www.adidasnationallacrosseclassic.com
  22. ^ http://www.gkelite.com/adidas.html
  23. ^ Dawes, J. "Brand Loyalty in the UK Sporswear Market." International Journal of Market Research, Vol 51, No. 1 2009.
  24. ^ http://www.wolfecontemporary.com/news.htm
  25. ^ "Islam Feruz called up to U17 squad". ScottishFA.co.uk. 2009-10-12. http://www.scottishfa.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-10-12. 
  26. ^ "adidas, MLS strike long-term agreement". MLSnet.com. 2004-11-10. http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_events_news.jsp?ymd=20041110&content_id=18624&vkey=mlscup2004&fext=.jsp. Retrieved 2008-08-06. 
  27. ^ "Adidas Chief Criticizes Anti-China Protestors". Der Spiegel. 2008-05-03. http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,551262,00.html. Retrieved 2008-05-03. 
  28. ^ OpesC (French)
  29. ^ Tyee - Homepage
  30. ^ Common Dreams | News & Views

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Wiktionary

Up to date as of January 14, 2010

Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary

Contents

English

Etymology

From the name of its founder, Adolf “Adi” Dassler

Proper noun

Singular
Adidas
Plural
-
Adidas
  1. The German sports apparel manufacturer adidas AG, formally founded in 1949.

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Noun

Singular
Adidas
Plural
Adidas or Adidases
Adidas (plural Adidas or Adidases)
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  1. A clothing product of this brand, especially a pair of shoes.^ Foot Locker - Over 700 adidas products can be found here including throwback jerseys, adidas shoes, clothing, and more!
    • Adidas Shoes, Adidas Clothing atTheSportingDepot.com 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC www.thesportingdepot.com [Source type: General]

     ^ Top Brand Names Mens RUnning Shoes Product Review and shop online for great discounts .
    • adidas Men’s Absolado PS IN Soccer Shoe | Best Mens Running Shoes Review Blog 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC bestmensrunningshoes.com [Source type: General]

     ^ A- ADIDAS D- Da sexiest brand I- Indepent D- Da best Brand A - All the best shoes S - sexy clothes 2 Comments 1012 days .
    • bebo.com - Profile from THESE BE FOR ALL THE ADIDAS PEOPLE 10 February 2010 10:50 UTC bebo-adidas.bebo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
    • 1986, Chris Crutcher, Stotan!, HarperCollins, ISBN 0060094923, page 98
      I walked through the door and Jeremy had hung himself from the rafters. A stepladder was kicked over and his Adidas dangled right above my eye level.
    • 2007, Anthony Ham and Alison Bing, Morocco, Lonely Planet, ISBN 1740599748, page 45
      nobody expects you to wear a headscarf or a Tuareg blue Turban in town – and these days, even Tuaregs wear Adidas.

Usage notes

This term may have trademark status.

Simple English

The Adidas AG is a major German sports apparel manufacturer, part of the Adidas Group, consisting of Reebok sportswear company, Taylormade golf company, Maxfli golf balls, and Adidas golf and is the second largest sportswear manufacturer in the world.

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