From a US sports brand to a global lifestyle brand: This is how we could briefly and succinctly summarize the KangaROOS story. But of course we would like to give a few more insights into our brand world. After all, we are damn proud that KangaROOS, as a co-founder of the sneaker market from the 80s to today, has grown into one of the most famous sneaker brands in the world. With a level of awareness of over sixty percent, KangaROOS is one of the top 10 sports shoe brands in Germany.

It all started in 1979 with him, Bob Gamm. Passionate jogger and architect from Saint Louis, USA. It was he who gave his running shoes a small pocket to store his keys. The 'pocket' is still the essential feature of every pair of KangaROOS shoes - THE ORIGINAL SHOES WITH POCKETS! In addition, the kangaroo has remained as a friendly brand bearer since the very beginning.
There's no question: KangaROOS' origins lie in sport. After Bob Gamm helped the KangaROOS Pocket achieve its breakthrough, numerous sports teams found access to the brand and products. We have developed from a sports brand to a lifestyle brand. We have always retained our brand essence over the years. We have always been activating and reinterpreting the US spirit from the very beginning.
We are pleased about the success of numerous collaborations with popular stores, artists and top brands. This means that KangaROOS has made it into the coolest sneaker stores worldwide. From New York to Frankfurt to Berlin: We are where the heart of fashion and sneakers beats.
The heritage and collab models presented in our partner stores are known and sought after beyond the sneaker scene: one of the most prominent wearers of our shoes is Kanye West, who also wore his PATTA x KangaROOS WOODHOLLOW hiking boots to the Louis Vuitton show.