Global leader in sportswear and athletic footwear, adidas was founded in Germany in 1949. The company's name is derived from its founder, Adolf Dassler, who combined his nickname "Adi" with the first three letters of his last name to create "Adidas." Providing athletes and sports enthusiasts with high quality, innovative products, adidas offers a home to the runner, the basketball player, the footballer, the fitness enthusiast. The weekend hiker that loves to escape the city. The yoga teacher that spreads the moves. adidas is about more than sportswear and workout clothes. They partner with the best in the industry to co-create, offering sports apparel and style to match people's athletic needs, to support creators and create change.