America's Best Foot Forward (107)Nike got its start in the 1960s at the University of Oregon. Its waffle-sole running shoe kick-started the company into high gear, and today, 30 years later, Nike is a billion-dollar enterprise.
Teva's sport sandal was the brainchild of geophysicist Mark Thatcher, who wanted to keep his feet dry when whitewater rafting. Teva is now the leading manufacturer of sport sandals and sponsors many extreme sporting events, including kayaking.
An Army bootmaker in the 1920s, Tony Lama was reknowned for his quality craftsmanship. As he began taking orders from outside vendors, the Lama cowboy boot company was born. Today, Tony Lama has redefined casual and athletic boots, and is a popular brand with professional rodeo riders.
Resources
Teva
www.teva.com
Nike
www.nike.com
Tony Lama Boots
www.tonylama.com
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