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For years the only symbol associated with adidas was the trefoil (flower) logo. In 1991 a new adidas logo was introduced. This logo evolved to become the performance logo featured on most adidas products today. The performance logo was actually a part of the logo used for adidas' higher line of product's called adidas equipment. The equipment line began in 1991 with a trio of soccer shoes.
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