Golden kicks : the shoes that changed sport
Jason Coles (Author)
Did you know... that Nike icon Michael Jordan was once a huge adidas fan? ...that Puma and adidas were started by rival brothers? ...that New Balance was founded by a chicken farmer? ...or that the US basketball team won seven consecutive Olympic gold medals in Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars? Favourites like the adidas Stan Smith, Nike Air Jordan and Puma Suede are worn by millions as everyday footwear but were originally born to bring victory on court, track and field. Golden Kicks reveals the stories behind some of the greatest shoes in sporting history, the roles they played in sport's greatest moments and how they have made the transition from classic sportswear to mainstream streetwear, with almost everyone now owning a pair
Print Book, English, 2016
Bloomsbury Sport, London, 2016