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.
