Adidas Stan Smith sneakers

The Adidas Stan Smith is one of the most iconic tennis shoes in history, originally developed in the 1960s. Although initially named the Adidas Robert Haillet after a French professional tennis player, the brand renamed the shoe in 1978 to honor Stan Smith, an American tennis star. The design is famous for its clean white leather aesthetic and the replacement of the traditional three stripes with perforated rows.

Today, the brand is owned by Adidas AG, a global leader in the sporting goods industry. While the brand has its roots in Germany, manufacturing for high-volume footwear like the Stan Smith is primarily outsourced to various countries across Asia, including Vietnam, Indonesia, and China, to manage global supply chain demands.