8. Columbia Sportswear
Worldwide sportswear sales: $2.5 billion
Main sports product: Outerwear
Founded in: 1938
Based in: Beaverton, Oregon, USA
Owned by: Columbia Sportswear Company
Another business in the Top 10 global sportswear brand ranking that doesn’t primarily sell shoes is Columbia Sportswear. The American corporation specializes in outerwear, which includes specialized footwear (such as hiking boots), but also pretty much every piece of apparel under the general category of outdoor sportswear. The Oregon-based business was founded in 1938, making it significantly older than Nike, another local business.
9. Fila
Worldwide sportswear sales: $2.6 billion
Main sports product: Shoes
Founded in: 1911
Based in: Seoul, South Korea
Owned by: Fila Korea Ltd.
The Fila brand, which was initially established in Italy in 1911, is currently headquartered in South Korea. In addition to making athletic footwear, Fila is a well-known lifestyle brand.
10. Reebok
Worldwide sportswear sales: $1.8 billion
Main sports product: Shoes
Founded in: 1958
Based in: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Owned by: Adidas AG
Another shoe company completes the Top 10 largest sportswear companies in the world. Although Reebok has expanded its product line to include athletic wear, the Boston-based firm continues to focus primarily on the shoe market. Adidas has owned Reebok since 2005.
