Puma shoes, known as Puma shoes Aktiengesellscaft Rudolf Dassler Sport, is a German footwear, apparel, and accessories manufacturer. Puma shoes has retailers, department stores, and boutiques in over 80 countries and has opened several Concept stores in metropolitan cities. In 1948, Puma shoes released their first shoe, the Puma shoes Atom to the market and to the West German football team. By 1950 Puma shoes had established export ties to the United States, and in 1958 Puma shoes's signature formstripe was introduced.