This comprehensive illustrated history of the sneaker covers everything from athletic wear to street style. Run-DMC to Travis Scott. Reebok to Nike Air Force 1. The stories behind the brands. designers. and sneakerheads that transformed athletic footwear into a cultural phenomenon unfold in this epic volume. From its early twentieth-century origins as a sporting shoe to the thrill of seeing Michael Jordan's red. white. and black high-tops on the court to the swagger and style of hip-hop footwear. the sneaker has become a status marker and a coveted cult collectible. With a glossary of key terms and an overview of the technological and stylistic revolutions of the sneaker. this is an essential book for understanding the streetwear universe. vocabulary. and codes; its innovators and their coveted models; as well as the burgeoning global resale economy.

• Publish Date: April 25. 2023
• Size: 9 x 7.5 in
• Pages: 176
• Style No: 978-2-0802-9470-8