American shoe brands [2025] American shoe size comparison table

1. Nike

Nike is a household name in the United States. It was founded by sports coach Bill Bowerman in 1972. In 1973, long-distance running record holder Perry Fontaine became the first track and field athlete to wear Nike sneakers in the competition.

After that, Nike began to show its prowess in various sports fields, such as track and field, basketball, football, physical training, golf and tennis, etc. It launched joint models with many sports brands, and the classic series is sought after by most shoe collectors.

Nike Air Force 1

At the same time, we cannot forget Jordan, which was founded by basketball great Michael Jordan. Based on his own experience, he launched many unique styles of shoes, which are deeply loved by everyone. Even those who do not play basketball are attracted by its unique design.

2. Under Armour

Kevin Plank, the founder of Under Armour, is the captain of the American football team at the University of Maryland. He was troubled by the sweat-wicking problem of his jerseys, so he designed the design himself and sent it to the factory for trial production, with well received results.

His own designs were then applied to other uniforms, such as basketball, hockey, etc. With the success of his designs, he decided to create his own brand in 1996, and today’s Under Armour was born.

The designers also applied the high-comfort design used in jerseys to the design of shoes, making the breathable and comfortable products popular among athletes.

3. New Balance

New Balance’s history can be traced back to 1906, when it was founded by Mr. William Reilly.

At first, New Balance was a shoemaking company that specialized in arch support and correction, specializing in custom-made arch supports and corrective shoes for orthopedics. In 1938, it produced the first pair of running shoes with raw rubber soles and black kangaroo leather, and began to enter the field of professional shoes. Since then, it has continuously designed and innovated a variety of extremely comfortable sports casual shoes or professional running shoes, and has become a sponsor of marathon events in many places. The shoes it produces are full of fashionable design and comfortable wearing.

4. Converse

Converse was originally founded in 1908 by Mr. Marquis Mills Converse in Massachusetts, USA using his own surname. As a rubber shoe company, Converse became well-known for the comfort and durability of its rubber soles.

In 1917, Converse released the All-Star basketball shoe. Since then, this iconic sports shoe has become a symbol of American spiritual culture, just like Coca-Cola and Ford Motor Company.

5. Skechers

Skechers was founded in California in 1992 by Robert Greenberg. The brand name is derived from “people who can’t sit still”. In California, which loves nature and is full of sunshine, a pair of comfortable shoes allows locals to enjoy the gifts of nature and discover the beauty of life everywhere by wearing Skechers.