Sneaker Freaker. The Ultimate Sneaker Book

by Simon Wood

Back in 2002, Simon “Woody” Wood was dreaming up schemes to get free sneakers. Two weeks later, he was the proud owner of Sneaker Freaker and his life was never the same.From its early roots as a punk-style fanzine to today’s super-slick print and online operations, the fiercely independent publication has documented every collab, custom, limited edition, retro reissue, Quickstrike, Hyperstrike, and Tier Zero sneaker released over the last 15 years.

Woody’s original premise that Sneaker Freaker would be “funny and serious, meaningful and pointless at the same time” has certainly been vindicated in The Ultimate Sneaker Book. With more than 650 pages jam-packed with insider knowledge and his own irreverent observations, the insane historical detail and otaku-level minutiae is beyond obsessive.

Traversing 100 years of history, each chapter paints a rollicking picture of the sneaker industry’s evolution. Air Max, Air Force, Adi Dassler, Converse, Kanye, Dapper Dan, Dee Brown, Michael Jordan, and Yeezy―along with obscure treasures like Troop, Airwalk, and Vision Street Wear―are all exhaustively documented.

This is a definitive source of knowledge. This is... The Ultimate Sneaker Book!

Genres: Fashion, Coffee Table Books, Nonfiction, Art, Reference

672 pages, Hardcover

Published November 27, 2018

Reviews

[Kate]

I got this book out of the library so I could sketch some sneakers and I was not disappointed.

[Stefani]

I’ve been obsessed with sneakers in recent years, yet did mot know this book existed till I randomly saw it in a bookstore at a good discount. Quick Google session confirmed the price was good and flip through pages of colorful Air Maxes (by far the superior sneakers on the market, I’ll fight you on it if I need to!) convinced me I need to own this. Not gonna lie, only really interested in the Nike section but I did read up and Adidas, Rebook and Puma also.

My coffee table now proudly hosts a book on Van Gogh, Monet and sneakers and I’m absolutely okay with that. A Stefani coffee table book collection if there ever was one. Oh, and let’s not forget my snow globe. ‘Tis the season after all.

[Amar Pai · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lavish. Definitely worth checking out if you're a sneakerhead. I need to cop me some Off White Air Force 1s

[Mike Mali · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is literally "The Ultimate Sneaker Book." I would run back into my home to save this from a fire if I had to.

[Trophy]

I think its the best book to read if you are a sneaker head.

[Grant Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book because you get good details and history of the sneaker culture. The author talks about multiple brands and influencers like Kanye, Jordan, and Virgil Abloa. My personal favorite part of the book is the Sb Dunks or start up of Air Jordan. I recommend this book for Hypebeasts or people that want to learn more about sneaker and clothing.

[Charles Amaru · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the title states, this is the ultimate sneaker book. Awesome photos of classic sneakers, as well as historical photos that add context of the times they were first released. Great information, fun to thumb through.

[Job Ongkowijoyo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Must have book for sneakers head !

[Joonas Toivonen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Katkeranmakeaa ysäri-muisteloa ja tekee sen hyvin mihin pyrkiikin. Älä lue jos ei lenkkarit kiinnosta.

[Alberto Vernacchio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ultimate sneaker book

[Andres Mange · Rating 5 out of 5]

<3

[Mtdltb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Annotations (in order of appearance)
Purple - accessory inspo
Green - admirable construction
Pink - favorites
Yellow - color inspo
White - guides

A nice collectors book. I love collecting shoes and books so perfect combo! It's very well constructed, you can feel the quality. I will admit I had different expectations going into it but it's still pleasing to the eye and informational. For clarification this is my first piece of media from sneaker freaker.