Adidas Superstar trainer

The Adidas Superstar is one of the most iconic sneakers in history, originally debuting in 1969 as a high-performance basketball shoe. Distinguished by its unique rubber 'shell toe' and serrated three-stripe branding, it quickly transitioned from the court to urban culture, largely popularized by the hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. in the 1980s.

Originally developed in Germany and France, the brand has since expanded its manufacturing footprint globally to maintain competitive production. Today, the vast majority of Adidas footwear is manufactured by independent partners in the Asia-Pacific region, with major hubs located in Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. While most consumer versions are produced in these locations, Adidas occasionally releases premium 'Made in Germany' editions for collectors.

Adidas AG remains an independent German multinational corporation headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. The company was founded by Adolf 'Adi' Dassler in 1949 following a split from his brother Rudolf, who went on to found Puma. As of 2026, the company continues to be a public entity traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with its ownership distributed among a wide base of institutional and private investors.