Puma (brand) Puma (brand) Puma SE, branded as Puma, is a German multinational company that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories, which is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany. PUMA is the third largest sportswear manufacturer in the world. The company was founded in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler. In 1924, Rudolf and his brother Adolf Dassler had jointly formed the company "Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik" (Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory). The relationship between the two brothers deteriorated until the two agreed to split in 1948, forming two separate entities, "Adidas" and "Puma". Both companies are currently based in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Puma
Avia (shoes) Avia (shoes) Avia is an American footwear and clothing company that specializes in running, yoga and lifestyle activewear, shoes and accessories. Avia was founded in 1979 by Jerry Stubblefield, and is currently a subsidiary of the Sequential Brands Group. Avia was founded in Oregon in 1979 by Jerry Stubblefield. Stubblefield reportedly came up with the word "avia" (derived from the Latin ""avis"", meaning "bird") while on a jet flight, and decided to use it as a brand name for a sports shoe to suggest aviation. Jerry Stubblefield and his son Don Stubblefield developed shoe designs that revolutionized athletic footwear. The