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Sneaker Wars

Book • 2005
Sneaker Wars by Barbara Smit explores the dramatic story of Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, brothers who founded Adidas and Puma respectively, after a bitter feud.

The book delves into how their rivalry transformed the sports business, introducing high-stakes deals and endorsements.

It also touches on the rise of other sports brands like Nike and Reebok, highlighting the intersection of sports, business, and family drama.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by David Senra in the context of discussing the competitive strategies of Adidas and Nike.
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#333 Red Bull's Billionaire Maniac Founder: Dietrich Mateschitz
Mentioned by David Senra when discussing the founder of Adidas.
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#153 Bill Bowerman (Nike)
Mentioned by Josh Clark at the end of the podcast as a book about the rivalry between Adidas and Puma.
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Selects: Adidas v. Puma: A Sibling Rivalry
Mentioned by David Senra as a book about the founding of Adidas and Puma and the family feud between the Dassler brothers.
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#109 Adi Dassler (Adidas)
Mentioned by Tim Harford as describing the origins of the Dassler brothers' falling out.
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Adidas v Puma: A Battle of Boots and Brothers
Mentioned by Jason Daniel while discussing a book about the rivalry between Adidas and Puma.
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