Best Sneaker Brands - The Top 5 Most Popular

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By Anjana Ns

Thursday, September 8, 2011, 14:17

With men and women getting more and more conscious with fashion, there is a big competition between brands. Today, we shall see what made these brands the top 5 best in the world. Here is a brief on the top 5 best sneakers.

If it is sneakers then the US shoe brands are ruling at the top 2 positions. Comfort, trendy and innovative, that's what the raters say when asked about the rankings. Some even buy sneakers if their favourite Hollywood star or a sports icon wears them in a movie or match.

It will be surprising for the Asians to know that sneakers have different versions in the western countries. In USA, it is also called kicks, the English call it trainers and the south Africans, the takkies. Sneak a peek into the branded footwear list.

Top 5 Best Sneaker Brands -

1. Nike – The famous US brand has created a niche in the branded footwear industry. The company has more than 30,000 employees around the world. The name of the brand means the Greek goddess of victory and as per the name the brand has maintained its symbol of excellence in the field.

2. Converse - The colourful shoes with the star symbol, that's converse, is one of the famous American best shoe brands. This has been a hot favourite among the younger crowd, particularly teens (boys and girls). The best sneakers operating since the 20th century is known for its basketball shoe collection. Not just a casual wear, the shoes are great even for athletes and sportsperson.

3. Adidas – The German shoe apparel manufacturer is the third best. It is the parent company of the Adidas group. The best sneaker brand, apart from shoes has many products to offer like bags, shirts, watches and eye wear. It is one of the biggies when it comes supplying team kits for soccer.

4. Puma – The other jaguar is the Puma AG Rudolf Dassler Sport. The no:4 best shoe brand was formed in 1942 by two brothers Adolf and Rudolf Dassler. This was originally called Gebruder Dassler Schuhfabrik. It is said that the two brothers were divided and named their companies as adidas and puma. Puma also has a bigger share in supplying for the football teams.

5. Reebok – Another German shoe brand is a subsidiary of Adidas. Reebok is a major producer of athlete shoes. Started by an english named William Foster, was a small business in Bolton, England. William, then joined his sons and made Reebok a bigger competitor. Today, it is one of the best sneaker brands across the globe.