Sneakers are so comfortable to wear.  It is hard to imagine them not existing a hundred years ago
That's a good point. When exactly were they invented?
I am not sure.  Sneakers have so many different names depending on where you are in the wolrd.
That is true. I wonder who the world leading producer of sneakers currently is.
I do not know as there are so many manufacturers.  They are all designed for sports or other sorts of exercise
That is true. I wonder who the world leading producer of sneakers currently is.
The term sneakers is most commonly used in the northeastern US
I know that Nike is very interested and successful in the shoe game.
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Nike, Inc. () is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$24.1 billion in its fiscal year 2012 (ending May 31, 2012). As
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