Mathieu Le Maux has been the sports editor of French GQ since 2011 and is the author of Le Dico du Running, a runner's dictionary published in 2014 in French. He is also a sneaker collector and currently owns over 300 pairs.
"These days, sneaker-related books are a dime a dozen... That's why
1000 Sneakers by Mathieu Le Maux is such a breath of fresh air."
-Sole Collector
"presents a visual history of the world's most coveted
pairs, ranging from vintage icons -- the Adidas Jabbar, Puma Clyde,
and Nike Air Force 1 -- to lesser heralded classics like the
PRO-Keds Royal Master or the Vans Sk8 -Hi."
-FreshnessMag.com
"1000 Sneakers: A Guide to the World's Greatest Kicks, from
Sport to Street celebrates shoe culture with a look at the most
memorable and noteworthy releases, both past and present."
-Uncrate.com
"With 1000 Sneakers you are treated to tons of
great visuals, fun facts, movie references, sports moments and
more." -DeFY New York
"The book spans classics like Keds and Converse All-Stars
to today's leading fashion icons, totaling more than 1,000
full-color sneaker images. The pseudo-encyclopedia details the
rise of sneaker culture and its star celebrities. 'My second
aim was to tell stories,' the author says, adding, 'I didn't only
want to show iconic shoes but explain why they became famous-the
story, the man, the event behind each sneaker.'" -Footwear
Plus
". . . whether you're a true sneakerhead or just a history
buff interested in the legacy of fire kicks, this is a quality
read." -Highsnobiety.com
"This is a must-read for sneakerheads." -Maxim
Magazine
"It's a fully loaded catalog for sneakerheads, with
side-by-side comparisons of all the sneakers that matter most."
-BookPage
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