TOP 10 SPORTSWEAR BRANDS OF THE WORLD 2012

The roaring crowds, colorful fans, the adrenaline rush, the hurt of defeat and the celebrations of joy! All these pictures paint the wonderful, exciting and glamorous world of sport. But one of the most important aspects to sports in the modern era is the presence of top global sportswear and equipment brands. The Top 10 brands are listed below:

10. Umbro

A subsidiary of Nike, Umbro is an English sports apparel and accessories which has its dominant presence in over 90 countries worldwide. It has been widely associated with the English football team and some of the top flight football clubs.

9. Asics

A top Japanese brand, Asics has been a top performing sports apparel brand in the world and has its product folio for sports like football, tennis, badminton, running and almost all other sports.

8. K Swiss

K·Swiss has symbolized advance quality and high performance. K Swiss premium sports heritage has expanded from tennis footwear, to running, training, free-running and much more.

7. New Balance

America based New Balance has grown to become a leading global athletic products company. It specializes in Running & Outdoor, Training, Tennis, Baseball, Yoga and much more.

6. Converse

Converse sports apparel brand is a subsidiary of the segment giant Nike brand. Converse being an American brand, has a huge presence in the American sports apparel industry being closely associated with the NBA.

5. Fila

Fila which started using the circular knit technology to produce the polo shirt, built a reputation for itself as a fashionable and quality iconic sportswear. From football to basketball to golf to mountaineering, this Italian brand has made is presence felt worldwide.

4. Puma

PUMA is one of the world’s top sports apparel companies for sports which include categories such as Football, Running, Motorsports, Golf and Sailing. The company, which was created in 1948, distributes its products in over 120 countries.

3. Reebok

One of the top global brands in the world of sport, Reebok positions itself as a brand which celebrates sports and life. Highly innovative with its branding and marketing campaigns, it is one of the top global brands which command a high brand recall.

2. Adidas

German sports brand manufacturer Adidas, is easily one of the most recognized, available and popular brands worldwide. The “three stripes” of Adidas are a strong part of its brand, which is present in every possible sport and has a presence in almost every corner of the globe.

1. Nike

When you think of Sports apparel, equipment and accessories, the first name that strikes the heart and mind is Nike. Its famous “swoosh” tickmark and slogan “Just Do It”, is probably the highest brand recall that any brand has around the world. An inspirational brand, which has been associated with the leading sports stars, teams/ clubs and major sporting events, Nike is the undisputed king brand in the world of sportswear and accessories.