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Sneaker Nations: Nike, Converse & New Balance: From Courts to Culture

Sneaker Nations: Nike, Converse & New Balance: From Courts to Culture

Mercer, Sofia

Paperback

Series: Branded in History: Stories You Wore

Fashion BiographiesFashion & AccessoriesGeneral Sociology

ISBN13: 9798269248042
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 10 2025
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sneaker Nations tells the global story of how Nike, Converse, and New Balance crossed from courts to culture. Once athletic tools for running, basketball, and training, sneakers grew into identity markers for entire generations. This book follows their transformation through innovation, athlete endorsements, and cultural adoption-from Chuck Taylors on rock stages to Air Jordans on city streets. Along the way, sneakers became canvases of self-expression, vehicles of subcultural pride, and ultimately, everyday essentials. Today, they are more than footwear; they are cultural passports connecting sport, fashion, and lifestyle.

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