Airwalk is a company well known for making skateboarding shoes.[1]

History

Founded in 1986 by the founder of Blair Co, George Yohn, and shoe purchaser Bill Mann, the brand gained widespread national popularity in for their most popular shoe – “The One” – in the mid 1990s.[2][3] In his 2000 book The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell cited Airwalk as the sixth most influential brand in the world during its heyday in the mid 1990s.[4] Airwalk was purchased by Collective Licensing International in 2004.[5] As of December 2023, Airwalk was owned and operated by Authentic Brands Group.

References

  1. ^ Stritto, Jodie (January 8, 2023). "Footwear company Airwalk once was based in central PA. Take a look behind the scenes". Centre Daily News. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  2. ^ "Unchecked Air: A Look at Airwalk Shoes History". Cult Edge. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  3. ^ Woolf, Jake (2017-04-03). "Airwalk Sneakers Are the Latest '90s-Era Style Trend to Make a Comeback". GQ. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  4. ^ "Looking Back On 25 Years Airwalk". Malakye. 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  5. ^ andrea t. "Airwalk History". Airwalk Visual Standards Guide. Retrieved 2023-12-11 – via issuu.
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