Under Armour basketball shoes

Under Armour is a prominent American sports equipment company that revolutionized athletic apparel with its moisture-wicking fabrics. Founded in 1996 by Kevin Plank, a former football player at the University of Maryland, the brand originally started in his grandmother's basement in Washington, D.C.

While the brand's design and engineering are headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the actual manufacturing of their footwear is spread across a global supply chain. Most Under Armour shoes are produced in Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and China to leverage specialized manufacturing hubs. The brand remains an independent, publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange, maintaining its status as a major competitor in the global sports performance market.