4. Puma
Puma was founded in 1948 in Germany by Rudolf Dassler, a member of the Nazi party. He and brother Adolf ran a family shoe company until the brothers could no longer get along, and while Rudolf split off to form Puma, Adolf established Adidas. Pumas are worn now by professional and amateur athletes and as everyday casual shoes. Puma manufactures both elite athletic and casual footwear, but the company is struggling: for the past two years the company has recorded losses. Puma made $1.58 billion from product sales in 2014.
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