Reebok

About Reebok International Limited

Reebok International Limited was Founded 1895 in Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. It has been a subsidiary of the German group Adidas since 2005 and is a producer of athletic shoes, clothing, and accessories. The global headquarters are located in Canton, Massachusetts, U.S.; with regional offices in Amsterdam (EMEA), Montreal (Canada), Hong Kong (Asia Pacific) and Mexico City (Latin America).

Number of stores

Over 5000 across the globe

Founded

1895

Parent Company

Adidas

Fun Facts

The name comes from the Afrikaans spelling of rhebok, a type of African antelope or gazelle.

The company began in 1890 in Holcombe Brook, a small village six miles north east of Bolton, Joseph William Foster was producing and selling regular running shoes when he came up with the idea to create a novelty spiked running shoe.