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Golden Kicks The Sneakers That Changed Sport by Jason Coles 2016
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Type
- Companion
- Special Attributes
- 1st Edition, Illustrated
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Subjects
- Sports
- ISBN
- 9781472937049
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
147293704X
ISBN-13
9781472937049
eBay Product ID (ePID)
27038375800
Product Key Features
Book Title
Golden Kicks : the Shoes That Changed Sport
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Topic
Fashion & Accessories, History, Equipment & Supplies
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Sports & Recreation
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
33.6 Oz
Item Length
10.4 in
Item Width
7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"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, '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. ', "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, "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, "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
Synopsis
Favorites like the adidas Stan Smith, Nike Air Jordan, and Puma Suede are worn by millions as everyday footwear but were originally born to bring victory on court, track and field. Golden Kicks reveals the stories behind some of the most significant shoes in sporting history, the roles played in sport's greatest moments and how they have made the transition from classic sportswear to mainstream streetwear, with almost everyone now owning a pair. Join us on a global journey that begins in the early 1900s and ends in the present day, charting the development of sports shoes and sport itself through the ages, from the Dassler Brothers' spikes in which Jessie Owens destroyed Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy in Berlin, to the gold Pumas that Usain Bolt used to destroy world records in Beijing. Both sports fans and sneakerheads will discover and love to share the amazing stories behind the shoes, the people who made them and the athletes who wore them., Many iconic shoes, such as the adidas Stan Smith, Nike Air Jordan and Puma Suede are worn by millions as everyday footwear, but were originally born to bring victory on court, track and field. Golden Kicks reveals the stories behind some of the greatest shoes in sporting history, the roles they played in sport's most significant moments, and how they have made the transition from classic sportswear to mainstream streetwear. Discover the amazing stories behind the shoes, the people who made them, and the athletes who wore them., Golden Kicks reveals the fascinating histories behind the most significant sports shoes ever made and the role they played in some of sport's greatest moments.
LC Classification Number
GV749.S64
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- k***k (50)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseEasy transactionMatrix Total Results Color Obsessed Conditioner 10.1 oz, New With Free Shipping (#304806886770)
- _***7 (4)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseshipped fast and came as described, very happy with my purchaseToshiba Canvio 4TB Advance Portable External Hard Drive White NEW FREE SHIPPING (#306012957072)