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Slam Kicks by B. Osborne (2014, Trade Paperback)

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Slam Kicks : Basketball Sneakers That Changed the Game, Paperback by Osborne, Ben (EDT), ISBN 0789327007, ISBN-13 9780789327000, Brand New, Free shipping in the US From the 1930s to today, this definitive primer on the basketball sneaker traces its origin, from the very first iconic shoe—the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star—to the best-selling Nike Air Jordan sneaker line, and covers design, technical advancements and the athletes who made the shoe famous. Original.

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The definitive primer on the world's most popular shoe: the basketball sneaker. Basketball shoes have a long and storied history both on and off the court. Back in the 1930s, a basketball sneaker was created for straight-up performance. Today, hoops footwear do double duty: they're designed for and by elite players, but to sneakerheads, how they look is nearly as important as how they perform. SLAM Kicks breaks down the path of the basketball sneaker, from the birth of the very first iconic shoe, the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star, to the white-hot best-selling cultural-phenomenon Nike Air Jordan sneaker line. This book showcases the hottest basketball kicks over time, throwbacks and new shoes alike, covering each legendary sneaker and its design, the technical advancements found in the shoe, the athletes who made the shoe famous, and the cultural waves the footwear has made off the basketball court. Featured sneakers also include the Adidas Jabbar, the Puma Clyde, the Nike Air Force One, the Reebok Question, the AND1 Tai Chi, the Nike Zoom Kobe IV, and many others. SLAM Kicks: Basketball Sneakers That Changed the Game is the perfect gift for basketball-sneaker fans and street-fashion enthusiasts alike.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Universe Publishing
ISBN-10
0789327007
ISBN-13
9780789327000
eBay Product ID (ePID)
166486245

Product Key Features

Book Title
Slam Kicks
Author
B. Osborne
Format
Trade Paperback, Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Fashion & Accessories, Basketball, Subjects & Themes / Fashion, Equipment & Supplies
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Photography, Design, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
208 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
8.4in
Weight
28 oz..4 Oz
Item Weight
27.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Edited by
Ben Osborne
Lc Classification Number
Gv749.S64
Publication Date
2014-03-11
Reviews
"SLAM Kicks: Basketball Sneakers that Changed the Game is the new book by SLAM Magazine Editor-in-Chief Ben Osborne that sheds some light on the multi-billion dollar industry revolving around sneaker collecting. In particular, the book gives a thorough account of basketball sneaker history, featuring product photographs, alongside informative illustrations and amazing action shots of "kicks"...takes a closer look at 33 of the most coveted and "game changing" shoes and their designs, as well as their influence and appeal off the court. Definitely a must read for seasoned sneaker pros as well as aspiring collectors..." - Highsnobiety.com "It's always handy to have a physical compendium for sneakers at your disposal. The trusted minds at SLAM have just debuted another of those: Basketball Sneakers that Changed the Game from their Kicks division. The book was pieced together by notable sneaker writers like Scoop Jackson, Russ Bengtson, Lang Whitaker, and John Brilliant, and seeks to document the most important of hoops shoes from the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star to the Air Jordan franchise to some more modern designs that have already made their mark in sneaker history." - Sneakernews.com "...a celebration of basketball shoe history both on and off the court, plus it features all of the sport's most iconic shoes from the 1930s to today." - Werd.com " SLAM Magazine 's Editor in Chief, Ben Osborne, has joined forces with a handful of accomplished sneakerheads to present this 208-page visual breakdown of the most game-changing basketball shoes to step foot onto the hardwood floor. This informative masterpiece offers stunning imagery and action shots of 33 of the most sought-after kicks and is accompanied by articles and excerpts from collectors like Lang Whitaker, John Brilliant and Russ Bengtson. Gracing the cover is the coveted AJ1 Retro High "Bred," which offers a glimpse at what the book holds in store... SLAM KICKS: Basketball Sneakers that Changed the Game..." -Hypebeast.com "The basketball sneaker has come a long way from the utilitarian days of the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star to the current performance-as-fashion Air Jordan. And it's this journey, in all its ebbs and flows, that the new book SLAM Kicks: Basketball Sneakers That Changed The Game covers in thorough and entertaining detail... B asketball Sneakers examines the wide-ranging impact of hardwood kicks over decades of progression. The most iconic sneakers of all time, including the PUMA Clyde, AND1 Tai Chi and Reebok Question, are discussed in depth alongside footwear design, technology advancements, athlete endorsers, and a host of factors that have contributed to the high-passion sneaker scene as we know it today." -Counterkicks.com, "SLAM Kicks: Basketball Sneakers that Changed the Game is the new book by SLAM Magazine Editor-in-Chief Ben Osborne that sheds some light on the multi-billion dollar industry revolving around sneaker collecting. In particular, the book gives a thorough account of basketball sneaker history, featuring product photographs, alongside informative illustrations and amazing action shots of "kicks"...takes a closer look at 33 of the most coveted and "game changing" shoes and their designs, as well as their influence and appeal off the court. Definitely a must read for seasoned sneaker pros as well as aspiring collectors..." - Highsnobiety.com "It's always handy to have a physical compendium for sneakers at your disposal. The trusted minds at SLAM have just debuted another of those: Basketball Sneakers that Changed the Game from their Kicks division. The book was pieced together by notable sneaker writers like Scoop Jackson, Russ Bengtson, Lang Whitaker, and John Brilliant, and seeks to document the most important of hoops shoes from the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star to the Air Jordan franchise to some more modern designs that have already made their mark in sneaker history." - Sneakernews.com "...a celebration of basketball shoe history both on and off the court, plus it features all of the sport's most iconic shoes from the 1930s to today." - Werd.com " SLAM Magazine 's Editor in Chief, Ben Osborne, has joined forces with a handful of accomplished sneakerheads to present this 208-page visual breakdown of the most game-changing basketball shoes to step foot onto the hardwood floor. This informative masterpiece offers stunning imagery and action shots of 33 of the most sought-after kicks and is accompanied by articles and excerpts from collectors like Lang Whitaker, John Brilliant and Russ Bengtson. Gracing the cover is the coveted AJ1 Retro High "Bred," which offers a glimpse at what the book holds in store... SLAM KICKS: Basketball Sneakers that Changed the Game..." -Hypebeast.com "The basketball sneaker has come a long way from the utilitarian days of the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star to the current performance-as-fashion Air Jordan. And it's this journey, in all its ebbs and flows, that the new book SLAM Kicks: Basketball Sneakers That Changed The Game covers in thorough and entertaining detail... B asketball Sneakers examines the wide-ranging impact of hardwood kicks over decades of progression. The most iconic sneakers of all time, including the PUMA Clyde, AND1 Tai Chi and Reebok Question, are discussed in depth alongside footwear design, technology advancements, athlete endorsers, and a host of factors that have contributed to the high-passion sneaker scene as we know it today." -Counterkicks.com
Copyright Date
2014
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2013-937089
Dewey Decimal
688.76323
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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by thegheemanJan 11, 2021
A Sneakerhead/Bball junkies dream!
This 207 page book has everything u want! Great pics of Sik kicks plus the old school Bball stories that go with em. The guys at Slam Mag have been peerless for years. Don’t let ur friend Milky borrow it or ul never see it again.
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