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Book Synopsis: Kicksology is your all-access pass into the fascinating, colorful world of running shoes and what makes up a perfect pair of kicks. Sports journalist and veteran shoe tester Brian Metzler takes runners and kicksologists deep inside the $10 billion dollar running shoe industry with a behind-the-curtain look at what makes iconic running shoe brands tick. Kicksology follows a shoe from inspiration to store shelf to show how innovative ideas evolve into industry-wide trends and fads. Metzler tours shoe labs where scientists advance our understanding of shoes and running mechanics as well as the domestic and overseas shoe factories where the world's favorite kicks are assembled. A dedicated shoe nerd and running junkie, Metzler shares his love of great shoes in this fascinating look at the intersections of shoe culture and history, science and storytelling, intel from the innovators with on-the-ground insight from top runners. Kicksology is filled with information as entertaining as it is surprising, tapping into the passion runners have for their kicks and feeding their curiosity about what makes a great shoe.
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Are you a running enthusiast looking to take your knowledge and love for running shoes to the next level? Look no further than Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture & Cool of Running Shoes! Delve into the fascinating world of running shoes with sports journalist and seasoned shoe tester Brian Metzler as your guide. With his all-access pass to the $10 billion running shoe industry, Metzler reveals the secrets behind iconic running shoe brands and what truly makes a perfect pair of kicks.
Uncover the evolution of innovative shoe ideas and how they transcend into industry-wide trends and fads. From inspiration to store shelves, Kicksology uncovers every step of a shoe's journey. Join Metzler as he takes you on an exclusive tour of shoe labs where scientists push the boundaries of our understanding of shoes and running mechanics. Discover the domestic and overseas shoe factories where the world's favorite kicks are meticulously assembled.
As a dedicated shoe nerd and running junkie, Metzler shares his passion for exceptional shoes in this captivating exploration of shoe culture and history, science and storytelling. Get valuable insights from shoe innovators and top runners, allowing you to tap into their knowledge and on-the-ground experience. Kicksology is an entertaining and surprising source of information that will satisfy your curiosity about what truly makes a great shoe.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for running shoes. Fuel your passion and feed your curiosity with Kicksology. Ready to take the next step? Order your copy of Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture & Cool of Running Shoes today!
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