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Ep397: Shoe Brands Trivia · Kidcast Daily

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  Hit play. It's trivia time.
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  Gather round friends in the lines for space.
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  Books, movies too. Science facts coming at you.
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  Welcome to Kickass Daily, where we bring you news, trivia, fun
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  facts and more made just for curious kids like you.
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  Today we are lacing up for a fun round of shoe brands trivia.
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  You will hear a mix of easy, medium and tricky questions
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  about famous sneaker and shoe companies from around the world.
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  Listen closely, think fast and see how many you can get right.
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  So let's get on with today's episode.
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  Here comes your first warm up. Which brand is named after the
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  Greek goddess of victory and uses a logo called the Swoosh?
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  The answer is Nike. The company started in 1964 as
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  Blue Ribbon Sports and became Nike Inc in 1971.
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  The Swoosh logo was created by a design student named Carolyn
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  Davidson in 1971. Next up, a classic from Germany.
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  Which brand was founded in 1949 by Adolf Audie Dassler and is
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  famous for three stripes? The answer is Adidas.
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  The company's name comes from the founders nickname Audie and
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  part of his last name Dassler. Adidas makes soccer boots,
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  running shoes and many other sports styles.
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  Now for a brotherly twist. Which rival brand was started by
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  Rudolf Dassler, Audie's brother, in the same town in Germany?
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  The answer is Puma. Rudolf started Puma in
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  Nonsenhundad, ACht on Fertzich in Herzog now.
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  The two brothers once worked together before running separate
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  companies that became big sportswear competitors ready for
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  some basketball history. Which Canvas High Top became
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  famous as the Chuck Taylor All Star?
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  The answer is Converse. The shoe first appeared in 1917
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  as the All Star and player Chuck Taylor helped promote and
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  improve it in the 1920s. His name was later added to the
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  ankle patch. Let's roll into skate style.
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  Which California brand opened in 1966 and is known for waffle
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  pattern rubber saws? The answer is Vans.
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  The first store opened in Anaheim and customers could buy
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  shoes made the same day. Skaters liked the grippy Sauls
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  and sturdy canvas. Time for a number loving brand.
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  Which company began in 19 O 6IN Boston and often uses numbers
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  like 574 or 990 for shoe names? The answer is New Balance.
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  It started as the New Balance Arch support company to help
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  people get better footing. The number system helps describe
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  the shoe series and features. Let's head to the track.
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  Which Japanese brand's name is an acronym for the Latin phrase
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  a sound mind and a sound body? The answer is ASICS.
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  The company began in 1949 as Onasuka Company and later
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  adopted the name ASICS. It is known for running shoes
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  with gel cushioning. Here is a question from the
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  United Kingdom which brands name comes from an African antelope
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  called the Reebok. The answer is Reebok.
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  The modern Reebok brand name appeared in 1958.
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  Starting from a family shoe business, the foster family had
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  made running shoes for athletes even earlier in the 1890s.
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  Light Feet, Bright Lights, Which American brand launched in 1992
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  and became known for chunky sneakers and popular light up
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  kids models? The answer is Skechers.
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  It was founded by Robert Greenberg in California.
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  The company makes lifestyle and performance shoes for kids and
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  adults. Foam and Fun Time.
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  Which brand is famous for clogs made from a lightweight foam
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  material called cross light? The answer is Crocs.
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  The first Crocs appeared in 2002 and were shown at a boat show in
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  Florida. Their slip on design and easy to
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  clean material made them popular for casual wear.
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  Let's go classic and comfy. Which German brand traces its
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  roots to 1774 and is known for a contoured cork foot bed?
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  The answer is Birkenstock. The company developed foot beds
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  shaped to support arches and heels.
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  The sandals became widely known for comfort and durability.
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  Boots with a bounce. Which brand is known for yellow
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  stitching and air cushion soles? First developed by Klaus
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  Martens, the answer is Doctor Martens.
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  The original air cushioned sole design came from Germany, and a
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  British company licensed and launched it in the United
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  Kingdom in 1960. The boots are often called Doc
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  Martens or Airwear Waterproof Workhorse Time.
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  Which American brand introduced a famous waterproof yellow boot
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  in 1973? The answer is Timberland.
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  The company later adopted Timberland as its official name
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  after the booth's success. The sturdy leather and sealed
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  construction were designed for tough outdoor conditions.
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  Let's Sprint into the mountains. Which French company founded in
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  on Sea in 1947 is known today for trail running and hiking
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  shoes? The answer is Salomon.
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  The brand began with ski edges and expanded into outdoor gear.
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  Its trail shoes are popular for grip and stability on rough
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  paths, now to long distance comfort.
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  Which running brand started in 1914 and today focuses only on
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  running shoes and gear? The answer is Brooks Running.
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  The company began with a variety of footwear and later centered
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  on running. It is based in Seattle and is
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  known for cushioning and support technologies.
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  Big cushioning fans listen up. Which brand, founded in 2009 in
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  France, built a reputation for very thick mid soles on running
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  shoes? The answer is Hoka.
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  The founders were trail runners who wanted shoes that felt
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  smooth on downhills. The brand is now used by
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  roadrunners and trail runners worldwide.
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  A quick team sports check. Which brand started in 1996 by
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  Kevin Plank moved from performance shirts into footwear
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  like football cleats and running shoes?
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  The answer is Under Armour. The company began with moisture
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  wicking shirts for athletes. It later expanded into shoes,
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  adding cleats and trainers to its lineup.
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  Let's do a logo Riddle. Which brands 3 Leaf Trefoil logo
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  represents variety and its heritage line?
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  The answer is Adidas. The trefoil was introduced in
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  1972 and is used mainly for lifestyle and originals
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  products. Today, the three stripe
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  performance logo is used for sports gear.
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  Back to the Swoosh story, Who created the Nike Swoosh logo
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  while she was a college student in 1971?
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  The answer is Carolyn Davidson. She designed it for a small fee
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  at the time, and Nike later thanked her.
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  With company stock, the Swoosh is now one of the most
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  recognized logos in the world. Grip Check For skaters, which
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  feature made early Vans shoes especially popular with
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  skateboarders, the answer is the waffle sole.
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  The pattern helped provide grip on a skateboard deck.
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  The thick rubber also added durability for repeated use.
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  Name Origin Test Which brand's name combines the Founders
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  nickname and part of his last name?
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  The answer is Adidas from Audie Dassler This simple mash up
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  became one of the world's most famous sportswear names.
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  The brand stripes made it easy to recognize on the field.
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  Oldest roots on the list Which brand on our quiz began as a
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  family shoe making tradition dating back to the 18th century
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  in Germany. The answer is Birkenstock.
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  Its history is documented to 1774 with Johann Adam
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  Birkenstock. Over time, the company focused
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  on supportive foot beds and sandals.
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  Animal Name Alert Which brands name sounds like a deer but is
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  actually from an African antelope species?
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  The answer is Reebok. The name comes from the
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  Afrikaans spelling of Reebok. It was chosen to suggest speed
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  and agility. City of Origin Challenge In
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  which town did both Adidas and Puma begin?
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  The answer is Herzogenoric. In Germany, the town became
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  famous as the home of two rival sportswear giants.
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  Each company built its own factories, teams and traditions.
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  Before we get to the final question, take a breath and
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  count your wins. Whether you nailed the easy ones
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  about logos or solved the trickier founding your
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  questions, you are building a solid knowledge base about how
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  these brands started and what makes them special.
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  Shoe companies mix design materials and athlete feedback
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  to make pairs that are useful for sports, school and play.
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  It is time for the Super Challenge.
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  Which brand began as Blue Ribbon Sports and officially took its
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  current name in 1971? The answer is Nike.
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  Blue Ribbon Sports was founded in 1964 by Bill Bauerman and
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  Phil Knight. The company changed its name to
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  Nike in 1971 and soon launched the Swoosh and Famous Running
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  Shoes. That wraps up our shoe brands
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  trivia. Thanks for playing along.
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  Check your score, share a fact you learned today and take a
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  look at the shoes around you to see which brands you can spot.
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  Come back tomorrow for more kick ass daily fun.
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  Grab your breakfast, feelings fine adventures waiting.
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  Don't be late. Today's the day we celebrate.