The name adidas came from the founder, Adolf “Adi” Dassler's name. He used his nickname, Adi, and the first three letters of his last name, Das, to create adidas.

At first I was worried they weren't real "running" shoes because of the shape. They looked a bit too flat. However, after running in them for a few days now, they definitely feel great. Nice and squishy and light.

The most popular adidas sneaker across the U.S., the Ultraboost 1.0 is designed to keep you fitted and fly. This adidas shoe combines style and performance for the fashion-forward runner. The Boost midsole takes comfort to the next level, providing a plush and responsive feel that pushes you forward with every stride.

Originally named "Adidas Robert Haillet" after the brand endorsed French prominent player Robert Haillet, in 1978 the sneakers were renamed after Stan Smith, an American tennis player who was active between the end of the 1960s and the beginning of the 1980s.