SNEAKER OBSESSION (PB)

Here are the stories behind the brands, designers, and sneakerheads that transformed athletic footwear into a cultural phenomenon. From its early twentieth-century origins as a sporting shoe to the thrill of seeing Michael Jordan’s red, white, and black high-tops on the court, to the swagger and style of hip-hop footwear, the sneaker has become a status marker and a cult collectible. With a glossary of key terms and an overview of the technological and stylistic revolutions of the sneaker, this is an essential book for understanding the streetwear universe, vocabulary, and codes.