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History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers

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History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers

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ISBN: 9781523510283
Title: History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers
Author: BENGTSON RUSS

A celebration of the iconic shoes and superstars who have defined the sport for decades, A History of Basketball in 15 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 15 Sneakers& is an exciting and fascinating look at the sport written with authority and experience by former& Complex 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 sidebars 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: Puma Clydes and the New York City street game; the explosion of sneaker marketing in the 1980s and the rise of the modern global basketball superstar with Michael Jordan; Nike Air Swoopes and the evolution of the women's game; sneaker tech and tweaking design to playing style, from inside post moves to outside sharpshooting; and much more.

Format: Hardback
Price: $80.00

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Dimensions 25 × 18 mm