1000 Sneakers: A Guide to the World's Greatest Kicks, from Sport to Street

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1000 sneakers bursting with colors and plenty of stories! A beautifully illustrated book filled with images and background stories about all the well-known brands throughout time. Discover the origins of Nike's mythical 'swoosh' logo, learn what connects the two sports giants Adidas and Puma, and hear the story behind the legendary Air Jordan shoes that almost never saw the light of day. The launch of a limited edition of new sneakers has teenagers queuing for days outside stores. For many, sneakers have become a significant collectible, with large sums paid for the right pair. Read about the most expensive, the most fun, and rapper Kanye West's favorites. Dive into this fascinating tale of the most cult-creating sneakers of all time and uncover the stories behind the shoes that have defined entire generations; those that became popular and those that faded into obscurity; those you have always dreamed of and those that were too outrageous. Here you can follow the journey of shoes from the basketball court to the catwalk and learn more about the various trends in the sneaker world.