The definitive primer on the worlds most popular shoe: the basketball sneaker. 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. Author: Ben Osborne Publisher: Universe Pages: 208 Hardcover Dimensions: 8.2" x 8.3" x 0.9"

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