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. Read more