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Book Synopsis: A groundbreaking traveling exhibition, Out of the Box showcases sneakers, from the mid-nineteenth century to sports performance breakthroughs, to present-day cultural icons. Drawn from the collection of the Bata Shoe Museum and significant private collectors, museums, and archives—including adidas AG, Converse Archives, Kosow Sneaker Museum, Nike Archives, Northampton Museums and Art Gallery, and Reebok Archives—this selection is richly contextualized with interviews and essays by design innovators, sneaker collectors, and cultural historians, creating a backdrop of the technical innovation, fashion trends, social history, and marketing campaigns that shaped the form over the past two centuries. Out of the Box includes sneakers ranging from an 1860 spiked running shoe, a pair of 1936 track shoes, Air Jordans I–XX3, the original Air Force 1, and early Adidas Superstars to contemporary sneakers by prominent figures including Damien Hirst, Jeremy Scott, Jeff Staple, and Kanye West. The book also highlights sneakers and prototype drawings that span the career of Nike sneaker design legend Tinker Hatfield, making this the definitive illustrated history of sneaker culture.
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Step into the world of sneaker culture with Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture. This groundbreaking book takes you on a journey through the history of sneakers, showcasing iconic designs from the mid-nineteenth century to present-day cultural icons. With interviews and essays by design innovators, sneaker collectors, and cultural historians, this book provides a rich context for understanding the technical innovation, fashion trends, social history, and marketing campaigns that have shaped this form over the past two centuries.
Featuring sneakers from renowned collections such as the Bata Shoe Museum, adidas AG, Converse Archives, Nike Archives, and more, Out of the Box brings together a diverse range of styles that have left an indelible mark on sneaker culture. Explore the evolution of sneakers, from an 1860 spiked running shoe to the original Air Jordans, the iconic Air Force 1, and contemporary designs by world-renowned figures like Damien Hirst, Jeremy Scott, Jeff Staple, and Kanye West.
Not only does this book provide a visually stunning display of sneaker history, but it also offers a comprehensive look at the career of Nike sneaker design legend Tinker Hatfield. With prototype drawings and rare insights, Out of the Box is truly the definitive illustrated history of sneaker culture. Don't miss your chance to own this incredible piece of sneaker history and immerse yourself in the world of sneaker culture.
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