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Adidas and Puma Bet on Running Shoes as Tariffs Loom

The German sneaker makers are refocussing on running shoes to drive growth after losing market share in the category to smaller rivals Hoka and On Holding AG.
A pink, yellow and white running sneaker. The person wearing it is also wearing white Adidas socks and they are n motion. The image only shows their legs
Interest for Adidas franchises including its popular Terrace line is waning. (Adidas)

Running could turn around the fortunes of

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