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The Little Book of Sneakers

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The Little Book of Sneakers explores the history and innovation of the world's most coveted footwear, containing all you need to know about the designers, athletes, brands, and eras that shaped sneaker culture. Opening with an introduction to the evolution of sneaker design and its rise... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A stylish, compact celebration of the iconic pairs that shaped the world of footwear.

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The Little Book of Sneakers explores the history and innovation of the world's most coveted footwear, containing all you need to know about the designers, athletes, brands, and eras that shaped sneaker culture.

Opening with an introduction to the evolution of sneaker design and its rise from athletic wear to a global style icon and status symbol, it contains profiles on the most iconic sneakers, from Michael Jordans to Converse and from Adidas Superstars to Yeezys.

With all the facts and stats as well as full-colour archive photography, this is the ideal gift for sneaker freaks, fashion-forward friends, and fans of iconic design.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788406970

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Cassell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 171.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Alex Mills is a sneaker expert and creative writer with nine years of experience working with sport, fashion and lifestyle brands. Alex's experience lies in creating engaging and impactful written assets for market leading brands including Adidas, Puma, J Crew & Gillette. His most recent book, Cultural Ties (2024), documented European streetwear in collaboration with Zalando clothing and Adidas.

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