We all love sneakers but have you ever wonder who the top sneaker maker in the world is? If so, here we go. Contrary to what their name might suggest, basketball, tennis and running shoes are in no way confined to courts and tracks these days.
Athletic footwear, less formally known as sneakers, can be found anywhere from boardrooms to fashion runways and companies such as Nike and Adidas are making billions feeding the sneaker frenzy.
With annual footwear sales of $22.3 billion, Nike is still number 1 in the global sneakers market. Having started as an enterprise licensing Japanese running shoes for the American market, Nike quickly developed its own name in the 1970s when some of the company’s most iconic silhouettes were introduced.
Interestingly some of the models released in the 1970s are still among Nike’s most popular shoes today. The sneaker market is probably unique in the way it’s constantly moving between innovation and nostalgia, with shoes designed in the 1970s and 1980s still selling equally well or, in many cases, better than shoes featuring state-of-the-art technology.
Here are the top sneakers markers in 2019
5. Under Armour
Under Armour, Inc. is an American company that manufactures footwear, sports, and casual apparel. And Under Armour are well known for signing Stephen Curry.
2016 Sales: $1.0 Billion
2017 Sales: $1.0 Billion
2018 Sales: $1.1 Billion
4. Puma
Puma is a German multinational company that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel. Well, know for signing Usain Bolt
2016 Sales: $1.7 Billion
2017 Sales: $2.4 Billion
2018 Sales: $2.5 Billion
3. Asics
ASICS is a Japanese multinational company that produces footwear and sports equipment designed for a wide range of sports, generally in the upper price range. well known for signing Lolo Jones
2016 Sales: $2.8 Billion
2017 Sales: $3.0 Billion
2018 Sales: $2.9 Billion
2. Adidas
Adidas multinational company based in Herzogenaurach, Germany that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing, and accessories. It is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe. Well known for signing Sidney Crosby
2016 Sales: $10.7 Billion
2017 Sales: $14.9 Billion
2018 Sales: $14.6 Billion
1. Nike
Nike is an American multinational corporation engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services.
2016 Sales: $19.96 Billion
2017 Sales: $21.1 Billion
2018 Sales: $22.3 Billion
Who Is On Top Of The Sneaker World 2019
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