From the 1930s to today, this definitive primer on the basketball sneaker traces its origin, from the very first iconic shoe, the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star, to the best-selling Nike Air Jordan sneaker line, and covers design, technical advancements and the athletes who made the shoe famous.
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