Soled Out: The Golden Age of Sneaker Advertising: [A Sneaker Freaker Book]
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Soled Out: The Golden Age of Sneaker Advertising: [A Sneaker Freaker Book]
By (Author) Sneaker Freaker
Phaidon Press Ltd
Phaidon Press Ltd
20th October 2021
20th October 2021
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
History of art
391.413
Physical Properties
Hardback
720
Width 230mm, Height 315mm, Spine 55mm
3877g
Description
A riotous, 720-page celebration of sneakers, as told through the medium of vintage print advertising.
Soled Out is an epic compilation of nearly 900 vintage print advertisements sourced from the golden age of sneakers. Featuring sporting and cultural icons such as Andre Agassi, Paula Abdul, Bo Jackson, Michael Jordan, MC Hammer, and Shaquille O Neal, every page is packed with unforgettable imagery, bold graphics, and outrageous trash talk devised by the footwear industry s biggest players. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery ahead as Soled Out powers through a 720-page marathon celebration of the rubber, leather, and mesh we wear on our feet!Reviews
"[This] book from Sneaker Freaker is so important" - Sole Collector
"Woody is an OG who loves to tell stories." - Hypebeast
Author Bio
Sneaker Freaker was established in 2002 by Simon Woody Wood as the first and only international footwear magazine. With a monthly audience reach of 10 million, it documents every collab, custom design, limited edition, and retro reissue in exacting detail. Based in Melbourne, Woody is recognized worldwide for his encyclopedic knowledge, inimitable writing style, and steadfast role as an authentic ambassador for all things sneakers.
