Bibliograph

Sneaker century, a history of athletic shoes, Amber J. Keyser

Type

Label

Sneaker century, a history of athletic shoes, Amber J. Keyser

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 59) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sneaker century

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

877561820

Responsibility statement

Amber J. Keyser

Sub title

a history of athletic shoes

Summary

"In Sneaker Century, follow sneaker fashions and the larger-than-life personalities behind the best known athletic shoe brands in history. Learn how teen sneakerheads became important style makers and drove the success of NIKE, Inc., and other shoe companies. Look behind the scenes at the labor-intensive process of manufacturing sneakers. Explore the sneaker frontier of the future--recycled shoes, earth-friendly initiatives, and high-fashion statements."--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Flu shoes -- The first sneakers -- From factories to recreational sports -- Running toward gold -- Getting off on the right foot -- Sneakers on the streets -- Sneakers and the global economy

Target audience

adolescent

Classification