The Sports Shoe

A History from Field to Fashion

By:

Thomas Turner

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Hardback

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"Meticulously researched and beautifully produced." Times Literary Supplement "A big and beautiful book." Journal of British Studies "A definitive history of the sports shoe." Amber Butchart, fashion historian "A necessary book [and] a great read." Samuel Smallidge, Archivist, Converse "Both educational and entertaining." Scene Point Blank The story of the sneaker’s rise from the first Victorian tennis shoes to the Nike Air Max and beyond. Moving from the athletic field to the shopping mall, Thomas Turner tells a fresh story of the evolution of the sports shoe against the changing landscape of society, sport, fashion, industry, and technology. The Sports Shoe takes us on a journey from the first Victorian tennis shoes to the sneaker of today, to the adidas Superstar and the innovative technologies of Nike Air Max. Featuring newly uncovered archival material and historic images showcasing key personalities, vintage marketing and common perceptions of this hugely desirable product, this book is a must-have for any sneaker collector, historian of popular culture, or anyone interested in the place of athletic footwear in our lives today.

Author Biography:

Thomas Turner is a historian, writing and working in London, UK.

Release date Australia

February 21st, 2019

Author

Thomas Turner

Pages

296

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

155 colour illus

ISBN-13

9781474281799

Product ID

27583607

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