Adidas is a German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories. It is one of the world's largest sportswear manufacturers and is the largest in Europe. ADIDAS was founded in 1949 by Adolf 'Adi' Dassler, and has since become a household name in the sporting goods industry. The company is known for its iconic three-stripe logo and its slogan, 'Impossible is Nothing'.