Soled Out: The Golden Age of Sneaker Advertising: [A Sneaker Freaker Book]

Hardback

Main Details

Title Soled Out: The Golden Age of Sneaker Advertising: [A Sneaker Freaker Book]
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sneaker Freaker
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:720
Dimensions(mm): Height 315,Width 230
Category/GenreHistory of fashion
ISBN/Barcode 9781838663674
ClassificationsDewey:391.413
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint Phaidon Press Ltd
Publication Date 20 October 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A riotous, 720-page celebration of sneakers, as told through the medium of vintage print advertising. Soled Out is an epic compilation of nearly 900 vintage print advertisements sourced from the golden age of sneakers. Featuring sporting and cultural icons such as Andre Agassi, Paula Abdul, Bo Jackson, Michael Jordan, MC Hammer, and Shaquille O Neal, every page is packed with unforgettable imagery, bold graphics, and outrageous trash talk devised by the footwear industry s biggest players. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery ahead as Soled Out powers through a 720-page marathon celebration of the rubber, leather, and mesh we wear on our feet!

Author Biography

Sneaker Freaker was established in 2002 by Simon Woody Wood as the first and only international footwear magazine. With a monthly audience reach of 10 million, it documents every collab, custom design, limited edition, and retro reissue in exacting detail. Based in Melbourne, Woody is recognized worldwide for his encyclopedic knowledge, inimitable writing style, and steadfast role as an authentic ambassador for all things sneakers.

Reviews

"[This] book from Sneaker Freaker is so important" - Sole Collector "Woody is an OG who loves to tell stories." - Hypebeast