We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of Contents: Page 1 - Page 2 Sneaker culture is no longer dominated by the hardcore sneaker freak: it is a full-blown mainstream phenomenon. Walk into any shoe store today and you'll be faced with a dizzying array of new designs, limited editions and "rare" shoes, all in a myriad of colors. The sneaker has moved beyond sports attire to become a fashion staple that transcends race and class yet defines who you are in today's urban tribes. This encyclopedic, profusely illustrated guide displays over 180 sneakers chosen for the impact they have made on sneaker culture worldwide. Eleven leading brands from adidas to Vans are discussed in detail with full histories, while a further selection of shoes from well-loved or long-lost classics to new designs will excite both the novice and the committed collector. With over 550 specially commissioned photographs, an indispensable directory of shops, resources and websites, plus practical tips on how to build and care for your collection, this is the definitive guide to the very best and most collectable sneaker designs. Sneakers is written, photographed and designed by Unorthodox Styles, who are behind the leading sneaker website crookedtongues.com Features sections on: - Adidas
- Converse
- Fila
- New Balance
- Nike
- Onitsuka Tiger
- Pony
- Pro-Keds
- Puma
- Reebok
- Vans
- More!
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