Brooks Sports, Inc. the prominent shoe company
Brooks Sports, Inc. the prominent shoe company was founded in 1914 by Morris Goldenberg and is a company that produces high performance shoes and apparel for runners. Brooks originally produced bathing shoes in 1917 before moving into sports by producing baseball cleats in 1920 and football cleats in the 1930s. In 1979 the world champion Pittsburgh Pirates endorsed Brooks shoes. In 1984 quarterback Dan Marino endorsed Brooks athletic footwear.
The name Brooks was selected by Morris Goldenberg as an Anglicized substitute for his wife's maiden name of Bruchs. Brooks Sports, Inc. headquarters are located in Bothell, Washington, USA. Brooks was acquired by Russell Corporation in late 2004. On August 2, 2006 Russell officially announced its sale to Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway.
The name Brooks was selected by Morris Goldenberg as an Anglicized substitute for his wife's maiden name of Bruchs. Brooks Sports, Inc. headquarters are located in Bothell, Washington, USA. Brooks was acquired by Russell Corporation in late 2004. On August 2, 2006 Russell officially announced its sale to Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway.
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Brooks Sports line of high end running shoes
Brooks Sports, Inc. is a leading running company that designs and markets a line of high end running shoes, apparel and accessories in more than 80 countries worldwide. This transnational shoe company is entirely focused on the run. Brooks running shoes is recognized as the product of choice among runners of all levels. The company is dedicated to inspiring people to run and be active and creates innovative equipment that keeps them running longer, farther and faster. The company is known for engineering footwear that provides the best possible fit for runners. Sports medical professionals, industry magazines, top runners and retailers worldwide praise Brooks for offering a full line of performance footwear that caters to the needs of every running profile.Brooks proprietary platforms Linear, Universal and Curved combined with width offerings up to 5E meet a wide variety of running shoes needs. Brooks biomechanics professionals, engineers and industry scientists work to ensure all footwear products meet the biomechanical needs of runners, enhance comfort and aid in the prevention of running-related injury.
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