The Sports Shoe: A History from Field to Fashion

Sports shoes have evolved from functional sports item to urban style icon at the center of a multi-billion dollar industry. This illuminating book is the first to document their fascinating history with incisive detail that will enlighten even the most dedicated sneakerholic. Moving from the sports field to the fashion runway, it tells a fresh story of the evolution of the sports shoe against the changing landscape of society, fashion, industry, and technology.

Featuring iconic sneakers and coveted limited editions, The Sports Shoe takes us on a jourbaney from the first Victorian tennis shoes to adidas Superstars and the innovative technologies of Nike Air Max. Richly contextualized with unseen archival material and lavish photography, showcasing vintage editorials, manufacturer catalogs and celebrity-endorsed adverts, this book is a must-have authoritative addition to the bookshelf of any collector, sneakerhead, or fashionista.