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Consumers started to collect, trade and resell sneakers in the 1970s, and the sneakerhead subculture came to prominence in New York City during the 1980s. Sneakers such as the Adidas Superstar and Puma Suede were popularized by b-boys and hip-hop artists, [4] and Nike's Air Jordan line revolutionized the industry with its marketing linked to superstar basketball player Michael Jordan.
Sneaker companies encourage this trend by producing rare sneakers in limited numbers, often at very high retail prices. Artistically-modified sneakers can sell for upwards of $1000 at exclusive establishments like Saks Fifth Avenue. [21] In 2005, a documentary, Just for Kicks, about the sneaker phenomenon and history was released.
Sneakers. This is a list of shoe styles and designs. A shoe is an item of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot while doing various activities. Shoes are also used as an item of decoration. The design of shoes has varied enormously through time and from culture to culture, with appearance originally being tied to function.
In late 2018, Sneaker Freaker published The Ultimate Sneaker Book with Taschen. [3] The 700 page book serves as an anthology of Sneaker Freaker magazine and the last 100 years of collaborations, key releases, and notable events that have shaped the industry. It incorporates all 39 issues in one, including interviews and unreleased sneaker ...
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Sneakers are a type of footwear A pair of long socks. Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, which typically serve the purpose of protection against adversities of the environment such as wear from rough ground; stability on slippery ground; and temperature. Shoes and similar garments ease locomotion and prevent injuries.