Sneakers - The Classics

Sneakers: The Classics is a beautifully illustrated anthology of must-have sneaker styles. Fashion, sports, culture, and history are intricately woven together in these pages. Each entry features beautiful photographic spreads, in-depth historical context, technical sheets, and aesthetic moodboards that reflect the cultural and stylistic relevance of each shoe, including classics like the 1969 Adidas Superstars, the 1982 New Balance 990s, the beautiful Off White Air 2017 Force 1s, and many more.

Originally created as athletic shoes, sneakers have accompanied many of history's greatest sporting triumphs. In tennis, basketball and skateboarding, from the Olympic Games to the concrete courts inhabited by budding athletes in urban spaces around the world, sneakers have helped make the impossible possible. For young activists in the post-war era, sneakers became emblematic of youthful independence, and their bold patterns continue to represent individuality and freedom.

Written by Maria Luisa Miraldi, director of Tribeca Design Studio, this is an essential work for sneaker fans, collectors, designers, and dreamers.