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A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers - Hardcover
$35.00
Fifteen sneakers. Fifteen eras. One complete history of basketball. Former Complex and SLAM magazine editor Russ Bengtson tells the story of the game through its most iconic shoes - from Converse Chuck Taylors to Nike Adapt BBs - revealing how each sneaker defined an era, transformed the sport, or launched a superstar.
Highlights
- Walt Frazier's PUMA Clydes and the NYC street game
- Michael Jordan's revolutionary Air Jordan
- Nike Air Swoopes and the rise of women's basketball
- Sneaker technology, retro movements, and cultural impact
- Full-color photographs and detailed illustrations throughout
- Hardcover
Ideal For
Gifts for him, basketball fans, sneaker enthusiasts, Father's Day, birthdays, and holidays. Essential reading for anyone who loves the game and the culture around it.