We all love sneakers but have you ever wonder who is the top sneaker maker in the world? 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 a name of its own 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 which produces footwear and sports equipment designed for a wide range of sports, generally in the upper price range. well know 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 that is 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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