DECK

Deckers Outdoor Corp

A footwear company behind some of the world's most recognizable shoe brands, including UGG's sheepskin boots, HOKA's cushioned running shoes, and Teva's sport sandals. It began in 1973 when two friends started selling flip-flops in Southern California; the name "Deckers" came after co-founder Doug Otto visited Hawaii and heard locals call his striped sandals "deckas," a nod to their layered, deck-like construction. The company later grew by snapping up brands like UGG, founded by an Australian surfer who moved to California.