Adidas is the athletic shoe brand named after its founder, Adolf “Adi” Dassler, not Puma, Nike, or Reebok. Founded in 1949 by Adi Dassler in Germany, Adidas is a globally recognized sportswear brand that takes its name from a shortened version of the founder’s first and last name. Adi Dassler’s innovative approach to athletic footwear design and his commitment to quality helped establish Adidas as a prominent player in the sports apparel industry. While Puma, Nike, and Reebok are also well-known athletic shoe brands, it is Adidas that directly bears the name of its founder, reflecting the brand’s origins and legacy in the world of sports and performance footwear.