Following on the heels of successful books recently published by Rizzoli like Out of the Box and SLAM Kicks, this guide -- in the same format as two of our most popular recent titles, 1000 Football Shirts and 1000 Football Clubs — offers a definitive collection of the world's most iconic, best designed, and most collectible sneakers fleshed out with history, design details, and sports trivia.
A visual history of the world's most coveted and popular footwear, 1000 Sneakers celebrates the rise of the sneaker from practical sports shoe to fashion statement and design icon.
About the Author
Mathieu Le Maux has been the sports editor of French GQ since 2011 and is an avid sneaker collector, owning more than 300 pairs.
Industry Reviews
"These days, sneaker-related books are a dime a dozen... That's why 1000 Sneakers by Mathieu Le Maux is such a breath of fresh air." –Sole Collector
"presents a visual history of the world's most coveted pairs, ranging from vintage icons -- the Adidas Jabbar, Puma Clyde, and Nike Air Force 1 -- to lesser heralded classics like the PRO-Keds Royal Master or the Vans Sk8 -Hi." –FreshnessMag.com
"1000 Sneakers: A Guide to the World's Greatest Kicks, from Sport to Street celebrates shoe culture with a look at the most memorable and noteworthy releases, both past and present." –Uncrate.com
"With 1000 Sneakers you are treated to tons of great visuals, fun facts, movie references, sports moments and more." –DeFY New York
"The book spans classics like Keds and Converse All-Stars to today’s leading fashion icons, totaling more than 1,000 full-color sneaker images. The pseudo-encyclopedia details the rise of sneaker culture and its star celebrities. 'My second aim was to tell stories,' the author says, adding, 'I didn’t only want to show iconic shoes but explain why they became famous—the story, the man, the event behind each sneaker.'" –Footwear Plus
". . . whether you’re a true sneakerhead or just a history buff interested in the legacy of fire kicks, this is a quality read." –Highsnobiety.com
"This is a must-read for sneakerheads." –Maxim Magazine
"It's a fully loaded catalog for sneakerheads, with side-by-side comparisons of all the sneakers that matter most." –BookPage