4F
Poland
EU
4F is a prominent European brand specializing in sportswear and outdoor clothing, aiming to provide high-quality products designed for various physical activities and lifestyles. Established in Poland, the brand has gained a...
European Running Shoe Brands
Adidas
Germany
EU
Adidas is a globally recognized brand known for its innovative sportswear, footwear, and accessories. Founded in Germany in 1949, the company has built a reputation for quality and performance while promoting a...
Craft Sportswear
Sweden
EU
Craft Sportswear is a renowned European brand specializing in high-performance athletic apparel and accessories. Founded in Sweden, the brand focuses on creating innovative products designed for various sports and outdoor activities, ensuring...
Decathlon
France
EU
Decathlon is a well-known European retail company that specializes in sporting goods and equipment. Founded in France in 1976, Decathlon has grown to become one of the largest sports retailers globally, offering...
Diadora
Italy
EU
Diadora is an Italian sportswear brand that has established a strong foothold in the global market for athletic footwear and apparel. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Diadora offers a...
Joma
Spain
EU
Joma is a prominent European sports brand based in Spain, well-known for its high-quality athletic footwear, apparel, and sporting equipment. With a commitment to innovation and performance, Joma provides products designed for...
Karhu
Netherlands
EU
Karhu is a sports footwear brand with Finnish roots. Its predecessor was founded in Helsinki in 1916 and first produced equipment such as skis, javelins and discuses. Today the brand sells running...
On
Switzerland
On is the sportswear brand of Swiss company On AG, founded in 2010 and based in Zurich. Former professional triathlete Olivier Bernhard began its first shoe concept; entrepreneurs Caspar Coppetti and David...
Puma
Germany
EU
Puma is a renowned sports and lifestyle brand that designs, develops, sells, and markets footwear, apparel, and accessories. With a strong commitment to innovation and performance, Puma caters to athletes and fashion...
Salomon
France
EU
Non-European Parent Company
Salomon is a globally recognized brand that specializes in outdoor sports equipment, particularly known for its high-quality footwear, apparel, and gear designed for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and trail running. With over seven...
SCARPA
Italy
EU
SCARPA is an Italian performance footwear company founded in 1938 in the Asolo and Montebelluna area of northern Italy. Its official history describes an early goal of bringing together local shoemakers to...
SCOTT Sports
Switzerland
SCOTT Sports is a renowned brand specializing in a wide range of sports equipment and apparel, known for its innovative design and high-quality products. The company caters to various sports enthusiasts, including...
Veets
France
EU
VEETS is a running shoe brand from France. With a focus on sustainability and short supply chains, VEETS emphasizes eco-friendly production and uses recycled materials in the creation of its shoes.
VEJA
France
EU
VEJA is a socially conscious footwear brand based in France that focuses on sustainability, ethical production, and direct trade. Since its establishment, VEJA has gained popularity for its stylish sneakers that not...
X-BIONIC
Switzerland
X-BIONIC is a European company that focuses on high-performance sports apparel and gear. Known for its innovative technologies and advanced designs, X-BIONIC integrates scientific principles into its products to enhance athletic performance...
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Submit SuggestionEuropean running shoe brands on this page include On (Switzerland), Adidas and Puma (Germany), Salomon, VEJA, VEETS and Decathlon (France), Diadora and SCARPA (Italy), Karhu (Finnish roots, now Dutch), Joma (Spain), SCOTT Sports and X-BIONIC (Switzerland), Craft Sportswear (Sweden) and 4F (Poland). The list of European athletic and sports shoe brands covers sports giants, specialist trail brands and retailers with own labels.
"European" refers to the headquarters of the company behind the brand. The table shows, brand by brand, where it is based and what it is known for in running.
European running shoe companies
| Brand | Country | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| On | Switzerland | Zurich, founded in 2010; road and trail running shoes, now also apparel |
| Adidas | Germany | Herzogenaurach; running shoes and apparel for training and racing |
| Puma | Germany | Herzogenaurach; running shoes alongside football and lifestyle products |
| Salomon | France | Founded in 1947 in the French Alps; trail running shoes; owned by Amer Sports |
| Karhu | Netherlands | Finnish running brand founded in 1916, today run by a Dutch company |
| Diadora | Italy | Sports brand founded in 1948; running and lifestyle shoes |
| SCARPA | Italy | Founded in 1938 in the Asolo area; mountain and trail running footwear |
| Joma | Spain | Founded in 1965 in Portillo de Toledo; football, running and tennis footwear |
| VEETS | France | Running shoes with recycled materials and short supply chains |
| VEJA | France | Sneakers from organic and fairly traded materials, including running models |
| SCOTT Sports | Switzerland | Founded in the USA in 1958, headquartered in Givisiez; bikes, skis and running shoes |
| X-BIONIC | Switzerland | Zurich-based; running apparel and trail running shoes |
| Craft Sportswear | Sweden | Borås; sportswear for running, cycling and skiing; owned by New Wave Group |
| 4F | Poland | Polish sportswear brand with running shoes and apparel |
| Decathlon | France | Sporting goods retailer with affordable own-brand running shoes |
Road, trail and everyday running
- Road and racing: On, Adidas and Puma.
- Trail and mountain: Salomon, SCARPA, X-BIONIC and SCOTT Sports.
- Running with a lifestyle look: Karhu, VEJA and Diadora.
- Sustainability and short supply chains: VEETS and VEJA.
- Affordable and multi-sport: Decathlon, Joma, 4F and Craft Sportswear.
Ownership
Not every brand is independent. Salomon belongs to Amer Sports, which a consortium including China's Anta Sports and Tencent acquired in 2019. Craft Sportswear is part of Sweden's New Wave Group, and Karhu, founded in Helsinki, is run by a Dutch company. Related comparisons: the alternative pages for New Balance, Under Armour, Altra and Skechers list European brands as well.
Frequently asked questions
Which running shoe brands are European?
On, Adidas, Puma, Salomon, Karhu, Diadora, SCARPA, Joma, VEETS, VEJA, SCOTT Sports, X-BIONIC, Craft Sportswear, 4F and Decathlon. Each has a European company behind it.
Which European brands make trail running shoes?
Salomon (France), SCARPA (Italy), X-BIONIC and SCOTT Sports (Switzerland) offer shoes for trails and mountains.
Are Adidas, Puma and On European running shoe companies?
Yes. Adidas and Puma are headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, and On in Zurich, Switzerland.
Are there sustainable European running shoes?
VEETS (France) uses recycled materials and short supply chains, and VEJA (France) builds its sneakers from organic and fairly traded materials. The brand profiles give details.