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
The Frye Company The Frye Company The Frye Company is a manufacturer of shoes, boots and leather accessories. Founded in 1863, it claims to be the oldest continuously operated American shoe company. Frye currently produces mostly in Mexico and China. In 1863, John A. Frye opened the first Frye shop on Elm Street in Marlboro, Massachusetts. In the 1890s, Marlboro manufactured more shoes than any other city in the U.S. During that time, and Frye was one of the largest and most successful footwear companies in the entire country. During the 1960s Frye made custom boots for Jackie Kennedy, Bing Crosby, Jerry Lewis,