Sneaker Freaker: The Ultimate Sneaker Book

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A 15-Year Anthology of the Cult Magazine Sneaker Freaker

Sneaker Freaker has been at the forefront of the global sneaker scene for nearly two decades, being the first and only publication of its kind. This monster anthology, comprising over 650 redesigned pages, fresh photography, insane historical detail, and otaku-level minutiae, celebrates the magazine's finest content, including exclusive material created for TASCHEN.

Back in 2002, Simon "Woody" Wood's dream of getting free sneakers led him to become the proud owner of Sneaker Freaker, a decision that would change his life forever. From its early roots as a punk-style fanzine to today's super-slick print and online operations, the fiercely independent publication has documented every collaboration, custom, limited edition, retro reissue, Quickstrike, Hyperstrike, and Tier Zero sneaker released over the past 15 years.

Woody's original premise that Sneaker Freaker would be "funny and serious, meaningful and pointless at the same time" has been vindicated in The Ultimate Sneaker Book. Jam-packed with insider knowledge and Woody's own irreverent observations, the book's insane historical detail and otaku-level minutiae is beyond obsessive. Traversing 100 years of history, each chapter paints a rollicking picture of the sneaker industry's evolution, covering iconic brands and figures such as Air Max, Air Force, Adi Dassler, Converse, Kanye, Dapper Dan, Dee Brown, Michael Jordan, and Yeezy, as well as obscure treasures like Troop, Airwalk, and Vision Street Wear.

The Ultimate Sneaker Book is a true celebration of the sneaker culture, delivering a comprehensive and engaging read for both casual fans and avid collectors alike.

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