TY - BOOK AU - Le Maux,Mathieu TI - 1000 sneakers: a guide to the world's greatest kicks, from sport to street SN - 0789332558 AV - GV 749.S64 L4 2016 U1 - 391.413 23 PY - 2016/// CY - New York PB - Universe KW - Sneakers KW - Pictorial works KW - Athletic shoes KW - Catalogs KW - History N1 - Creating a cult : Adidas Stan Smith ; Reebok Freestyle ; Nike Cortez ; Puma Clyde ; New Balance 276 ; K-Swiss Classic ; Adidas Superstar ; Pony Top Star ; Nike Air Jordan ; Puma Easy Rider ; Onitsuka Tiger Mexico ; Nike Air Max ; Adidas Americana Hi 88 ; Le coq sportif Arthur Ashe ; Reebok Pump ; Fila Fitness ; Spring Court G1 ; Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ; Adidas SL 72 & LS 76 ; Nike Air Force 1 ; Reebok Classic Leather ; PRO-Keds Royal ; Vans Authentic ; Adidas ZX 8000 ; Nike Air Huarache -- Reign of the brands : Nike ; Adidas ; Puma ; New Balance ; Reebok ; Converse ; ASICA: Onitsuka Tiger ; Vans ; Pony ; Panorama -- Top of the basket : Top most expensive ; Top tennis players (except Stan Smith) ; Top NBA ; Top movies ; Top babies ; Top freaky sneakers ; Top Spike Lee ; Top Kanye West ; Top fashion ; Top special make up ; Top fitness ; Flashback 1910 to 1970 ; Flashback 1970s ; Flashback 1980s ; Flashback 1990s ; Flashback 2000s ; Flashback 2010s ; Must haves 2016 -- Glossary N2 - A visual history of the world's most coveted and popular footwear, from early Keds and Converse All Stars to the latest fashion and design icons. Every sneaker has a story to tell, and this encyclopedic book features full-color images of the sneakers that have most influenced global sneaker culture with examples to engage sneaker aficionados of all stripes. This book comprehensively showcases sneakers through time from early Air Jordans, the original Air Force 1, and Adidas Superstars to iconic contemporary designs by pop culture figures like Kanye West and cool fashion designers like Yohji Yamamoto and Martin Margiela. Every angle is covered with legendary sneakers, groundbreaking designs, and technical advancements, as well as the athletes and celebrities who made the shoe famous. The book features detailed reference sections for collectors, histories of leading brands and designers, and anecdotes, making this book the perfect gift for sports, design, and street fashion enthusiasts alike ER -