Top 10 Footwear Brands

For this list we've looked a some the shoe markets biggest names and have chosen our favorites based on brand's prominence popularity, profitability, costumer satisfaction
and influence on competitors; however, we've excluded any names that primarily focus on specialty footwear such as boots and heels unless they've concentrated just as much 
on everyday casual kicks. So as much as we love the warmth and comfort of uggs or the stylish hiker shoes of timberland, they won't be seen on this list.

10 : New Balance

Founded in 1906 as an arch sport company  this Boston based brand cuickly expanded to shoes atergaining a favorable reputation from local firefighters and police officers,
surviving the depression and both world wars, the brand eventually began to cater to the toes of athletes and as a part of the endeavor invented the world's first runnin shoe
with a ripple soul in 1960 which went to be endorsed by prestigious state university sport teams lik Tufts and MIT 758. Today NEW BALANCE continues to manufacture many
of the main products in the US with revenue stream reaching a peak of 2.5 billion dollars us by the end of 2014.

9 : Aldo

Full name the ALDO GROUP, this Montreal name bears for imrints under its label little burgundy call it spring GLOB and of course although, opening its first store 
in 1987 the brand since become a tour the force with a rapid growth in the US where it quickly flew off the racks of popular retailed such as urban outfitters and
Nordstorm, it has since expanded to 1.700 corporate operated boutiques in over 80 countries, with profits speaking close to 2 billion dollars US in 2013, today Aldo 
to continues to boast a good reputation and massive popularity, signing exclusive design deals with retail giants  as Hudsons Bay debenhams and macy's.

8 Dr. Martens

After a skiing accident German physician Klaus martens built a boot comfortable enough to wear through his injury and was so impressed by his invention, he was 
inspired to take it to the consumer with friend and fellow Dr.Herman funk together, they built martin"s into a brand for its air-cushion soles curvy strychnine and 
leather material. After the success throughout Germany in less than a decade, the company caught the attention of British shoemakers our Griggs group who added
the distinctive yellow stitching that has since become a part of the identification. And while  the doc martens brand is often associated with boots, their 
shoes particularly their 1460 ones found popularity as quickly ad easily as their trademark footwear, and they're just as comfortable and durable as the rest of brand.

7 STEVE MADDEN

Founded in nineteen ninety with small start-up budget of eleven hundred dollars, founder Steve Madden went from selling shoes out of the trunk of his car to owning
a billion-dollar brand of his own, noted for  its diversity and styles Madden's Footwear embraces the extravagant and decorative nature of the fashion industry Chile
maintaining the independent and eccentric elements of the individual tastes, that first  defined its name though. The cambany has since expanded to manufacturing and 
selling accessories such as jewekry and handbags, the brands focus still stands with shoes, with  developments in subsidiaries such as freebird by Stephen entirely 
dedicated to traditionally handcrafted leather boots and other types ofshoes.

6 PUMA SE

Catering to sport and lifestyle inspired fashion, this brand is noted for its constant collaborations win athletes and celebrities from the four corners of the globe,
for example RIHANNA was named creative director for the women's wear line in december 2014. As owner of other footwear brandssuch as cobra golf and dobo techs, the
company garnered a reputation as ine of the more diverse footwear conglomerates crafting shoes for every possible consumer with with every possible taste. At the of
2014 reported revenie of almost 2.5 billion dollars us making them one of the most profitable footwear brands as well.

5 VANS

Opening as the van dorn Rubber company in 1966, the shoe factory and store was in anaheim california by brathers Paul and James Van Doren, GORDON LEE, RYAN EMMERT
and SARAH daliyah, moving forward into the 70s, VANS boasted much popularity among street skateboares and BMX riders, leading them to advanced development with
thir signature off wal line, the label now synonymous with rhe company's motto, is praised by weares for its level of confort, durability the sifty, it provided
multiple extreme athletes. Today, vans ongoing experimentation with colors and materials making the go-to brand not only for street riders, but also for trendsetters
and casual consumers. 

4 REEBOK

Founded in 1895, this over centuru-old company stand as a pioneering legend for its industry, surpassing a million dollars in sales i 1981. Beginning their success
with the novelty tracks by shoes, Reebok has build a reputation for its innovations in design, with products such as the freestyle and the groudbreaking pump shoe,
the latter of which was the first shoe to have an internal inflation mechanic, with such dedication to engineering. Reeboks name continues to be a first choice for
sponsorship in every mainstream and niche leg of the sport world. But has also garnerd brand ambassador ships and endorsements from numerous non-athlete celebrities,
such as JAY-Z Nicole Scherzinger Scarlett Johansson

3 CONVERSE

Commonly referred to by enthusiasts as chicks this All-Star brand has been seen on the feet of athletes and fashionistas aplenty since nineteen O eight, historically 
the world's most successful basketball footwear company, Converse shoes were originally designed for the feet of sports professionals, A reputation maintained until
the 1970s. Today, the company is renowned for its extensive experiments with colors and collaborations, with notable partners including DC Comics and Super Mario.
Still the brand"s most treasured feature is customization with its website and retail stores allowing creative patrons to design their own high and low top shoes,
providing leeway with styles graphics material selections.

2 ADIDAS

As one of tow spin-off companies resulting from the split of business brothers Rudy and Adi Dassler, this multinational brand ultimately came out on top over its 
Pumas sbling thanks to it's early efforts with major sports associations, noted for their technoligical thouches, the brand has been resposible for many gizmo first
in its market with innovations including the first shoes to integrate a computer into their design. As the parent company of other distinct brands most notably
Reebok, Adidas aptly stands as the world's second-largest footwear in brand in terms of revenue.

1; NIKE

Founded in 1964, NIKE earned its succes thanks to rapid growth in popularity among casual users and professional athletes. with notoriously priced and highly valued
products, such asthe Air force ones and air jordans, Nike often been credited as the brand the championed the shoe cokkecting game, releasing many different
 limited-edition designs during during its existence. with just do it philosophy, Nike continues to spin circles around competitors, marking the swoosh as the world's
most prominent business logo and the company as the world's most profitable footwear brand, being valued at 23 billion dollars in 2016
Finally, we need your choice,  which shoe brands do you collect.