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.

They're podiatrist-approved Since the Sambas were originally designed as an indoor soccer shoe, they may not provide as much cushioning or support as shoes specifically designed for walking—but podiatrist Dina Gohil, DPM, says they're still a suitable walking shoe thanks to their durable construction.

The Y stands for Yohji Yamamoto. The 3 represents adidas' three stripes. The - signifies the bond between the two.

New York. Adidas has a mission: For the world to see only the possibilities where others may see the impossible. And we had the privilege to mark that message all over New York City. The Adidas slogan "Impossible is Nothing" originated in 1974 and was derived from a quote by Muhammad Ali , world-famous boxing champion.