The Little Book of Sneakers

<P><B>A stylish, compact celebration of the iconic pairs that shaped the world of footwear.</B><br><br>For the footwear fanatic and sneaker-lover, <I>The Little Book of Sneakers</I> explores the extraordinary evolution and history of this popular and much-loved shoe.  This gorgeous photographic hardback package tracks the remarkable innovation of the world's most coveted - and comfortable - footwear, containing all you need to know about the inventive designers, committed athletes, multiple brands, and many eras that shaped sneaker culture. Opening with an introduction to the evolution of sneaker design and its rise from athletic wear to a global style icon and status symbol, it contains colorful photographic profiles on the most iconic sneakers, from Michael Jordans to Converse and from Adidas Superstars to Yeezys, alongside everything you might want to know about each element of the design. With all the amazing facts and remarkable sneaker stats, as well as full-color archive photography, this is the ideal gift for all those sneaker freaks, fashion-forward friends, and fans of iconic design.</P>