Adi Dassler By lane gosser Nov 3, 1900 birth and early life Adolf was Born November 3rd,1900, in the town of Herzogenaurach, Germany. He was the youngest of 4 brothers. His father Christoph was a tailor and his mother Pauline ran the family laundry business. he started the Adidas business at the age of 45. 1924 logo history 1949 first running shoe Aug 18, 1949 first shoe 1956 first sale 1962 Racer TR23 1963 adidas tennis shoe 1965 first basketball shoe 1970 first adidas soccer ball 2005 first adidas golf shoe 2025 basketball 2025 running shoe 2025 bag 2025 jacket 2025 sweatpants