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
Hickies (shoes) on a two-year endorsement deal that will include creation of a Danny Willett signature golf HICKIES Lacing System. Hickies (shoes) HICKIES, Inc is a footwear accessories company headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. It was founded in 2011 by Gaston Frydlweski and Mariquel Waingarten. Frydlewski currently serves as CEO and Waingarten as Chief marketing officer. Hickies produces a no-tie shoelace alternative which is currently sold in over 40 countries. The name HICKIES is from the cheeky term for a mark of affection. The founders believe the world needs more “marks of affection”, and they wanted to leave a mark of affection