Adolf Dassler passed away on September 6th, 1978 at the age of 77. He was born in Herzogenaurach, Germany in 1901, and is best known for founding the footwear company Adidas in 1949. Named after Adolf himself, the 'Adi' from his first and last name, he later faced a split from his brother, Rudolf, in 1948, to become the founder of the leading running shoe company, Puma. With his innovations for better and improved sporting shoes, Adolf was also known for his ability to improve shoes with respect to both performance and comfort levels. Ahead of its time, the Adidas style and design has revolutionized the world of sports and fashion, and is still a trend today. Adolf Dassler's legacy as a creative visionary and revolutionary in the industry of sports shoes will be remembered for generations to come. His untimely death marks the passing of one of the world's most influential figures in the adidas shoe industry.