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Sneakers

Over 300 classics from rare vintage to the latest kicks
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Sneakers by Neal Heard delves into the vibrant and dynamic world of sneaker culture and fashion. The book explores the cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance of sneakers, highlighting their impact on style and street fashion across the globe. Itโ€™s a visually engaging journey through iconic designs and the unique stories behind them.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you love exploring the intersection of fashion, design, and culture, particularly through the lens of iconic footwear. It's a visual and insightful journey into the world of sneakers, perfect for enthusiasts of streetwear and contemporary style.

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This comprehensive, illustrated edition of Sneakers spans over 300 shoes, exploring the stories behind some of the world's most iconic shoes, while also giving advice on shoe care and maintenance.

This fifth edition of features a completely up to date anthology of sneakers, exploring new technologies and designs as well as continuing to embrace the old classics.

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Sneakers haven't been considered the tools of exclusively sportsmen and women in a long time. From the runway to the track, sneakers have crept their way firmly into our lives and it looks like they're here to stay.

Now in its fifth edition, this comprehensive and highly illustrated edition of Sneakers spans over 300 shoes, while also giving advice on shoe care and maintenance.

This anthology pays homage to the cultural phenomenon that is the sneaker, from Adidas Superstars to Nike Air Max. With over 600 high quality photographs, Sneakers explores some of the world's most iconic shoes and the incredible stories behind them.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802790993

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 600 clr and b&w photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 1120g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Neal Heard is a sneaker enthusiast and vintage dealer who has been collecting and dealing since the early 90s. He now owns his own fashion label, Lover's F.C. and has been the director of vintage clothing firm and cult clothing brand White Riot. In 2017, he published his second bookThe Football Shirts Book: The Connoisseur's Guide, firmly establishing him as an authority on athleisure wear.

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