Adidas LA Trainer II sneaker

The Adidas LA Trainer II is a modern lifestyle evolution of the original LA Trainer, which was famously debuted for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The shoe is best known for its adjustable Vario Shock Absorption System, characterized by the three heel pegs that allow runners to customize the cushioning.

Adidas was founded in Germany by Adolf "Adi" Dassler in 1949 after a split with his brother Rudolf (who founded Puma). The brand has grown into a global powerhouse in sportswear. While the brand has deep German roots, its manufacturing is decentralized across a global supply chain, primarily concentrated in Asia, including countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. The brand remains under the ownership of Adidas AG, a publicly traded multinational corporation headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.