The once secret world of the sneaker collector has exploded into popular culture with a whole army of fans hungry for the rarest shoes the latest designs or reissued classics in a never-ending myriad of colourways & materials " Sneakers" is the indispensable & definitive guide to the very best & most collectible sneaker designs It features over 550 specially taken colour photographs; over 180 sneaker designs from eleven leading brands chosen for the mark they have made on sneaker culture worldwide & a selection of shoes from unforgettable & up-&-coming brands; comprehensive collectors information with an invaluable introduction brand histories & practical tips on how to create & care for your collection; a fully illustrated glossary & chronology; & a directory for collectors shops resources & websites This encyclopaedic book will appeal to both the novice collector & the hardcore sneaker freak