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A history of basketball in 15 sneakers / Russ Bengtson ; foreword by Bobbito Garcia.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, N.Y. : Workman Publishing, [2023]Description: xi, 243 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781523510283
  • 1523510285
Other title:
  • History of basketball in fifteen sneakers
Subject(s):
Contents:
The birth of the cool: Converse Chuck Taylor all star -- Tougher than leather: Adidas superstar -- New York State of mind: PUMA clyde -- The shape of sneakers to come: Adidas top ten -- It's the new style: Nike air force -- Cult of personality: Nike air Jordan -- Yo! bum rush the show: Reebok pump -- Bad boys for life: Nike air force max.
Summary: "Celebrate the inseparable story of sneakers and basketball in this richly illustrated history of the beloved game told through the lens of iconic shoes. It is the story of Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars, synonymous with basketball from the very beginning and perfect for the sport's plodding and low-visibility early years. (Celtics players were allotted two pairs at the beginning of the season. If a player needed a third, he had to buy it on his own dime. Even if his name was Bill Russell.) How sneaker brands enhanced and even help create some of the game's greatest stars, from Walt Frazier and his signature PUMA Clydes to the icon of all icons, Michael Jordan, and the rise of Air Jordan. Even how innovations in the game evolved as the sneakers evolved, and vice versa-just look at that sloping back to front and strong base of support in Steph Curry's Under Armour Curry One. A story of who wore what and why, legendary players and visionary shoe designers, brilliant marketing gambits and classic on-court moments in a game that grows more popular every year, here is the ultimate book for hoops fans and sneak obsessives alike"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 796.323 B466 Checked out 07/05/2024 33111011194053
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Includes bibliographical references.

The birth of the cool: Converse Chuck Taylor all star -- Tougher than leather: Adidas superstar -- New York State of mind: PUMA clyde -- The shape of sneakers to come: Adidas top ten -- It's the new style: Nike air force -- Cult of personality: Nike air Jordan -- Yo! bum rush the show: Reebok pump -- Bad boys for life: Nike air force max.

"Celebrate the inseparable story of sneakers and basketball in this richly illustrated history of the beloved game told through the lens of iconic shoes. It is the story of Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars, synonymous with basketball from the very beginning and perfect for the sport's plodding and low-visibility early years. (Celtics players were allotted two pairs at the beginning of the season. If a player needed a third, he had to buy it on his own dime. Even if his name was Bill Russell.) How sneaker brands enhanced and even help create some of the game's greatest stars, from Walt Frazier and his signature PUMA Clydes to the icon of all icons, Michael Jordan, and the rise of Air Jordan. Even how innovations in the game evolved as the sneakers evolved, and vice versa-just look at that sloping back to front and strong base of support in Steph Curry's Under Armour Curry One. A story of who wore what and why, legendary players and visionary shoe designers, brilliant marketing gambits and classic on-court moments in a game that grows more popular every year, here is the ultimate book for hoops fans and sneak obsessives alike"-- Provided by publisher.

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