The Independent independent.co.uk (RelaxNews - French-Europe) - February 24, 2010
Weekly Facebook fashion index: most popular sneaker brands
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Judging from the rankings of new Stylophane Facebook Fashion Index, Adidas is the most popular sneaker and sportswear brand, followed by Converse and Nike.

Here is the top ten of most-followed sneaker brands, based on the company's so-called FBI:

1) Adidas (2,386,953 fans)
2) Converse (2,034,321 fans)
3) Nike (1,878,025 fans)
4) Puma (1,406,689 fans)
5) DC Shoes (503,888 fans)
6) Vans (420,553 fans)
7) TOMS Shoes (204,461 fans)
8) Reebok Women (144,382 fans) & Reebok (95,890 fans)
9) Skechers (14,734 fans)
10) New Balance (14,206 fans)

Divided into four categories (Platinum: more than 100,000 fans, Gold: 10,000 - 100,000, Silver: 1,000 - 10,000, Bronze: 10 - 1,000), Stylophane's rankingss are updated daily (and expressed in graphs), and new brands can be added upon request.