Design, Fit, Comfort, Material, Spunk – there are few products which needs to get all of these right before it finds itself in the hands of a buyer. Difficult as it might be to believe, but our shoes have a very illustrative 40000 year old history. What started as a product which was designed to answer a very basic functionality has now evolved into something of an art form while still being functional. It is a proven scientific fact that the first thing human brain notices about someone’s attire is their shoes. A pair of shoes that match an outfit can often lead to that person making a good impression on others and as you may very well know “first impression is the last impression”. There is List of Top Shoe Brands In India 2024
Top Brands in Shoe
Nike
Nike has worked at maintaining quality, durability, performance, and added to the mix, comfort. You can put on a pair of Nike shoes and feel like they belong on your feet. This brand has worked extensively to ensure that you are getting both good quality and super comfortable running shoes
Nike Air Force 1 Low. Nike.
Nike Air Max 270. Nike. …
Nike Air Max 97. Nike. …
Nike Air VaporMax Plus. nike.com. …
Nike Revolution 5. nike.com. …
Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit 3. Nike. …
Pros
Thicker midsole, now with React foam, provides bottomless cushioning
Cons
Heel fit felt slightly loose to some testers
Adidas
The early years. Every great story has a beginning. This one started in a small town in Bavaria, Germany. After starting out in his mother’s wash kitchen, Adi Dassler registered the ‘Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik’ in 1924 and embarked on his mission to provide athletes with the best possible equipment.. . Adidas AG is a German multinational corporation, founded and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories. It is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, and the second largest in the world, after Nike. Fashion and sustainability can go together and Womsh is the footwear brand that proves it. Its shoes are entirely designed and manufactured in Italy. Find most styles in EU sizes 35-42.
Founded: 18 August 1949, Herzogenaurach, Germany
Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
CEO: Kasper Rørsted (1 Oct 2016–)
Reebok
Reebok International Limited is a footwear and clothing manufacturer that has been a subsidiary of American management company Authentic Brands Group since August 2021. From 2005 to 2021, the brand was owned by German sporting goods giant Adidas. On sabbatical for few months before joining Reebok India, Tallon was working with the Russian apparel brand O’stin. She is the first non-Indian to head brand Reebok in the country since it entered the market as an American sports shoe brand in 1995, before its current parent, Germany’s Adidas AG, stepped in
Founded: 1958, Bolton, United Kingdom
CEO: Matthew H. O’Toole (Sep 2012–)
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Acquisition date: 31 January 2006
Parent organizations: Adidas, Authentic Brands Group
Founders: Joseph William Foster, Jeff Foster
Subsidiaries: Jofa, Reebok Thailand, Reebok Canada, Inc., MORE
VANS
Vans is an American manufacturer of skateboarding shoes and related apparel, started in Anaheim, California, and owned by VF Corporation. The company also sponsors surf, snowboarding, BMX, and motocross teams. Vans Started As The Van Doren Rubber Company:The shoe brand we know and love as Vans actually started as the Van Doren Rubber Company, in Anaheim California. There are many reasons why Vans are better than Converse, but it all comes down to the person and their opinion. Both shoes have many things in common such as the various colors and styles they are available in, but the pros for Vans are definitely more abundant.
Founded: 16 March 1966, Anaheim, California, United States
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, California, United States
Acquisition date: 2004
Parent organizations: VF Corporation, VF Outdoor, Inc
Founders: Paul Van Doren, Serge D’Elia, Gordon Lee
Subsidiary: VANS Warped Tour
CONVERSE
Converse is an American shoe company that designs, distributes, and licenses sneakers, skating shoes, lifestyle brand footwear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1908, it has been a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. since 2003. During World War II, Converse shifted its manufacturing to make footwear for the military. Irrespective of the changing fashion trends over the years, Converse sneakers have maintained consistency. This has primarily contributed to the attainment of the ‘iconic status. ‘ Its style is simple yet classic. They are highly durable: All-Stars are of the strongest sneakers in terms of wear and tear.10
Founder: Marquis Mills Converse
Founded: February 1908, Malden, Massachusetts, United States
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
NEW BALANCE
New Balance is an American sports footwear and apparel brand that was established in 1906. The brand was originally associated with the New Balance Arch Support Company. New Balance’s biggest competitor and does nearly all its manufacturing overseas, supported the deal, even hosting US president Obama at its Oregon headquarters.
Founder: William J. Riley
Founded: 1906, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
UNDER ARMOUR
Under Armour, Inc. is an American sports equipment company that manufactures footwear, sports and casual appare. The reputation of Under Armour, including Under Armour shoes, is generally good. Fans applaud the brand for their innovation and stylish designs. Due to its light weight and high quality the shoes of Under Armour is so comfortable to wear. Its first patent was for a sports bra. Under Armour is now planning for creating a new kind of shirt, that is called “Coldblack”, which has some special quality including, it is designed to reflect heat and keep athletes cool even in the sun.
Founder: Kevin Plank
Founded: 25 September 1996, Washington, D.C., United States
CEO: Patrik Frisk (Jan 2020–)
Headquarters: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
DC SHOES
DC Shoes Co., established in 1994 and based out of California, is a relatively new kid on the block. But with a steady stream of endorsements to professional skateboarders, surfers, BMX champs and the likes, DC has quietly and steadily made it to the top 10 shoe brands as of today. As one of the cornerstones of its marketing strategy, DC has built a world-class team of professional skateboarding, snowboarding, and motocross athletes that exemplify and enhance DC’s brand, develop its signature products, and support its promotional efforts. DC Shoes is an American company that specializes in footwear for action sports, including skateboarding and snowboarding. The company also manufactures apparel, bags, accessories, hats, shirts, and posters
Founded: June 1994, Carlsbad, California, United States
Headquarters: Huntington Beach, California, United States
Acquisition date: 8 March 2004
PUMA
Puma SE, branded as Puma, is a German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories, which is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany. Puma is the third largest sportswear manufacturer in the world. Germany headquartered Puma has been in the business of manufacturing athletic and casual footwear, apparels and accessories. Like most of the names in this list, Puma and its logo is definitely one of the most recognised brands across the globe and huge part of that credit goes to the consistent quality products that the brand has been coming up with over the years.
Bata
Bata as a brand was originally founded by Czechs Tomas Bata and his siblings Antonin and Anna. But Bata Shoe Company Pvt. Ltd. Came to India in 1931 and settled its roots in Batanagar, a district near Kolkata. The company went public in 1973 after changing its name to Bata India Limited as it became one of the biggest footwear brands in India. Currently, there are over 1200 stores present in various cities in India. Its sub-divisions include Comfit, North Star, PotaPata, Power, Ambassador etc.
Brand Country: Switzerland
Founded: 1894
Founder: Tomas Bata
CEO: Alexis Nasard
Headquarter: Lausanne, Switzerland
Products: Footwear, Clothing, and Accessories
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