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.

The Y stands for Yohji Yamamoto. The 3 represents adidas' three stripes. The - signifies the bond between the two. adidas.com/Y_3.

Adidas AG (German pronunciation: [ˈʔadiˌdas]; stylized in all lowercase since 1949) is a German athletic apparel and footwear corporation headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany. It is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, and the second largest in the world, after Nike.

Adidas Alphabounce Ash Mint Purple has a fused mesh upper with a textile lining gives these men's running shoes sock-like comfort and a modern look. BOUNCE™ midsole technology provides cloud-like, energy-filled cushioning for long-distance support.