Synopses & Reviews
Theyand#39;re no longer just for running and working out! Sneakers have become an essential fashion statement, even collectorand#39;s items. With more than 300 styles showcased, from old-school Adidas to Reebokand#39;s newest lines, from the legendary Converse All Star to Nikeandrsquo;s latest high-tech Air Max, this fully updated new edition of Sneakers pays tribute to the cult popularity of this versatile shoe. Special features look at brand identity, endorsements from sports stars, key advertising campaigns, and street chic. Thereand#39;s even a andquot;Hall of Fameandquot; of all-time favorites. Superbly photographed, this complete compendium is a must-have for every sneaker enthusiast.
Synopsis
Sneakers pays tribute to cult popularity of this most versatile of shoe, and charts the rise of the sneaker. With more than 300 styles included, all photographed in full color, this is the complete compendium of casual shoe style.
Synopsis
Sneakers are an essential fashion and lifestyle statement and have become a form of self-definition for both the average person and the kids in cutting-edge subcultures. A true sneaker aficionado can tell a vast amount about a person's style, values, music tastes, and attitude to life just from the brand they wear. Sneakers pays tribute to this most versatile of shoes, and charts the history of the sneaker. With over 300 styles included, from old-skool Adidas to the newest lines from Reebok, from Nike's latest high-tech offerings to the legendary Converse All Star, all photographed in full color, this compendium of casual shoe style tells you everything you ever wanted to know.
Synopsis
This special limited-edition book, released in only 1,000 copies, is bound in a texturized hardback that brings the feel and look of sneakers to the readers hands, giving the book its own collectible status. With over 300 classic styles, from rare vintage to the latest designs, this comprehensive color-illustrated homage to the humble sneaker features in-depth brand profiles, collectors' stories, tips and treasures, and information on sourcing and storing deadstock shoes.
About the Author
Neal Heard is a long-time and committed sneaker fan. Based in Wales, UK, he has spent many years sourcing, collecting, and selling them, and he also deals in rare and vintage deadstocks.