A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers
A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers
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A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers

Written by Russ Bengtson
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Oct 10, 2023
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A celebration of the iconic shoes and superstars who have defined the sport for decades, A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers tells the story of hoops as only shoes can. The ultimate book for both hoops fans and sneaker obsessives, A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers is an exciting and fascinating look at the sport written with authority and experience by former Complex and SLAM magazine editor Russ Bengtson. From primeval Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars to baroque Reebok Pumps and myth-making Air Jordans to super-high-tech Nike Adapt BBs, each chapter breaks down how a specific sneaker defined an era of basketball, transformed the culture, or changed the game. With full-color sneaker photographs and detailed illustrations throughout, the book is a kaleidoscopic celebration of the players, styles, and iconic moments that have shaped hoops both on and off the court. Topics include: Walt Frazier’s PUMA Clydes and the New York City street game; Michael Jordan’s first signature Air Jordan and the birth of the modern global basketball superstar; Nike Air Swoopes and the evolution of the women’s game; sneaker tech and the rise of retro; and much more.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781523510283
    Publication Date
    October 10, 2023
    Publisher
    Workman Publishing Company
    Original Publication Date
    October 10, 2023
    Page Count
    256
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2023008264

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