SLAM Kicks

Name: SLAM Kicks
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SKU: 9780789327000
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Basketball Sneakers that Changed the Game

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Summary

SLAM Kicks, an engaging exploration of sneaker culture, delves into the history and significance of trainers in sports and fashion. The book captures the evolution of athletic footwear, examining how iconic designs have become symbols of cultural trends. It's a vibrant celebration of the creativity, innovation, and influence of sneakers in modern culture.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of sports and style, as it offers an insightful look into the world of basketball shoes and their cultural impact. With a focus on design, history, and the stories behind iconic kicks, it's perfect for sneaker enthusiasts and those interested in urban culture.

Description

The story of the basketball sneaker, from the birth of the very first iconic shoe, the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star, to the white-hot best-selling cultural-phenomenon Nike Air Jordan sneaker line.

SLAM Kicks showcases the hottest basketball kicks over time, throwbacks and new shoes alike, covering each legendary sneaker and its design, the technical advancements found in the shoe, the athletes who made the shoe famous, and the cultural waves the footwear has made off the basketball court.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780789327000

Publisher: Universe Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 March 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Universe Publishing

Illustration: 250 ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

Contributions by Russ Bengtson
Contributions by Scoop Jackson
Contributions by John Brilliant
Edited by Ben Osborne
Contributions by Lang Whitaker

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 788g

Pages: 208

Collections

Arts & Culture Basketball Non-Fiction Sports

About the Author

Ben Osborne is the editor in chief of SLAM Magazine. Scoop Jackson has been a sports writer and cultural critic for more than fifteen years and currently works for ESPN. Russ Bengtson is the sneaker editor for Complex.com. Lang Whitaker works for the NBA, writing for NBA.com and appearing regularly on NBATV. John Brilliant is the editor and founder of CounterKicks.com.