Review "A trek through sporting history’s most important trainers. Including the Le Coqs rocked by Arthur Ashe when he became the first – and only – black man to win Wimbledon in 1975, and the timeless Vans Style #95 Eras worn by skateboarding's key architects, they’re all here. A sexy sole super group." - Mr Hyde"The shoes that helped their wearers become champions are now stars in their own right." - The Guardian"Eexamines the lives of the trainers that not only changed sport but sportswear forever." - GQ"The history behind the most significant sports shoes ever made." - Coach"This book is sneakerature at its finest." - Sneakerature"Stan Smith’s tennis shoes; the Nike Air Jordans; Usain Bolt’s personalized gold Pumas. They’re all here, in this exploration of the shoes that changed sport. It covers the evolution of the footy boots, too, which is cool, and the stories and photos of the athletes and shoes are all presented in huge, glorious technicolor for your viewing pleasure." - Forever Sports"Informational and fun jaunt through the world of sports." - Style of Sport"The best book about sneakers by far . . . More than a book, a bible." - Le Closet Magazine About the Author Jason Coles has been involved in the sports industry his whole life, working with some of the biggest brands, events and athletes in the industry. A self-confessed sneaker-head and walking sport shoe encyclopaedia, he is rarely seen out of his adidas Superstars.
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