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Sneakers: The Complete Collectors' Guide Hardcover – May 17, 2005

by Unorthodox Styles (Author)

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A definitive and indispensable guide to the very best and most collectible sneaker designs.

Sneakers, trainers, tennis shoes, baskets―wherever you live, whatever you call them, however you wear them, it is impossible to escape this humble shoe's rise to global popularity. Sneakers have moved beyond sports attire to become a fashion staple that simultaneously transcends class and race yet defines who you are in today's urban tribes.

The world of the sneaker collector encompasses a huge international audience passionate for the rarest shoes, the latest designs, or reissued classics in a myriad of colors and materials. This encyclopedic guide, with more than 500 specially taken color photographs, displays over 180 sneaker designs that have made a mark on sneaker culture worldwide. There are examples to delight both the novice collector and the hard-core sneaker freak, from acknowledged classics like the Converse All Star to the latest Nike Air technology to forgotten styles no longer in production but worthy of modern recognition, such as the Ewing Reflective.

The book features comprehensive reference sections for collectors, including histories of the fourteen leading brands from Adidas to Vans; practical tips on building and caring for a collection; a fully illustrated glossary and chronology; and a directory of shops, resources, and Web sites. Over 500 full-color photographs and illustrations

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256 pages
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English
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Thames & Hudson
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May 17, 2005
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8.8 x 1.2 x 8 inches
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0500512159
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978-0500512159
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Unorthodox Styles is a London-based creative consultancy, specializing in graphic design, Web design, and photography. It is the producer of Crookedtongues.com, the leading online sneaker resource.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson (May 17, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500512159
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500512159
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.8 x 1.2 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #895,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Alexander Correa

A must have book of sneaker literature

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 2, 2020

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The book is spectacular, 15 years strong and it still gives valueable info for a sneakerhead and the people that wants to learn about the topic. Recommend it 100%.

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DaveCity202

A must have book for Sneakerheads

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 20, 2020

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Fantastic condition, like new. So much great information about unique collaborations and sneaker origins.

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Dennis Sison

It's a nice overview, with lots of great pictures

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 26, 2016

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It's a nice overview, with lots of great pictures. I can't help feel like there's something better out there though. I really enjoyed Bobitto Garcia's book "Where'd You Get Those?" and think that a child of both of these books would be the ultimate sneakerhead book.

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Anna Reuther

Other than that it was fine so I don't think it was a shipping issue

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 2, 2017

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Arrived with the first protective page completely crumpled up. Other than that it was fine so I don't think it was a shipping issue. Made a great gift but having it arrive like that was a bummer.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 7, 2018

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I bought this as a gift for my son. The book looks great. Great layout, great full color photos.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 7, 2019

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Great gift & value one of a kind nothing out there like this

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Yi Jun Guo

Great Christmas Gift!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 30, 2010

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My boyfriend is a breakdancer and owns about 150 pairs of sneakers. I got this book as a Christmas gift for him and he just absolutely loved it. Great illustrations and images. The book is well put together and pretty detailed. However one thing that they didn't really mention was that the cover is a slightly padded material. Just makes the book a more interesting item.

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Great guide, but NOT complete.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 24, 2007

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This is a great compilation of the shoes that make up the ever expanding sneaker culture. But it is by no means the COMPLETE guide. Lots of great shoes that didn't make it into the book and some that should have been left out. All in all, it should definitley be in your collection.

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