Every four years, Puma, the maker of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt's gold sneakers, above, competes with its rivals Reebok, Adidas and Nike to get its product onto the feet of the stars of the games.

Olympic Shoes

The 2008 Games are a premier venue for state-of-the-art footwear technology.

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