Adidas AG is a German multinational athletic apparel and footwear corporation headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. It is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, and also the second largest in the world, after Nike. It is the holding company for the Adidas Group, which also owns an 8.33% stake in the football club Bayern Munich, and Runtastictrian fitness technology company. Adidas's revenue for 2024 was listed at €23 billion. Adidas is best known for their iconic brand image, offering the Yeezy Boost sneakers, and is publicly recognized for their extensive long origin history for participating in sponsored athletes, for providing gear in the FIFA World Cup series. The brand is also unique for performance innovation of their shoes with major deep ties with sports culture, and durability with their focus of sport shoes, clothing, backpacks, and other accessories. Its commitment to sustainability includes their digital technology and AI, including collaborating with cultural figures like Lionel Messi, Patrick Mahomes, Real Madrid, and Pharrell Williams. The company was started by Adolf Dassler in his mother's house. Wikipedia