In 1924, the 'Gebr'¼der Dassler Schuhfabrik' foundation was established in Herzogenaurach, Germany by Rudolf Dassler. During the Berlin Olympic Games in 1936, Jesse Owen sported 'Dassler' shoes and won four gold metals establishing Dassler as a quality shoe manufacturer. In 1948, 'PUMA Schuhfabrik Rudolf Dassler' was founded and commonly referred to as Puma. Throughout history, Puma shoes have been worn by the greatest names in the majority of professional sports. During the first soccer match after World War II, numerous members of the West German national soccer team wore Puma shoes, including Herbert Burdenski, the player who scored the first post-war goal. Another great example of a world-class athlete sporting Puma shoes was Pel'© during the World Cup in Chile in 1962. Today, Puma shoes have evolved and are worn by athletes from various professional sports such as golf, baseball, soccer, running, and cricket. Designed for amateur and professional golfers, Puma golf footwear provides comfortable, waterproof, and stylish shoes. Available in various designs and colors for men and women, these shoes include Stinger Spikes which provide golfers with superior grip and extra traction. Cricket shoes from Puma are equipped with customized spikes according to the player and the turf. Classic half spikes, soft spikes, and full spikes are found on the bottom of Puma's cricket footwear. Designed to fit the natural curvatures of the foot, Puma offers lightweight, comfortable, and stylish shoes. Along with these features, the shoes have studs that ensure maximum traction and grip. Puma's baseball cleats are stylish and lightweight. With a Velcro strap and metal spikes, these shoes were built to maximize the player's abilities on the field. Along with the mentioned professional leagues, Puma also offers footwear for running and motorsport athletes. Puma also provides stylish and comfortable casual footwear. Their designs have been inspired by urban street fashion and utilize lightweight fabrics to provide shoes for men and women that are both stylish and comfortable. In addition to their trademark footwear, Puma also manufacturers sport apparel and accessories.