SNEAKERSIN HISTORY
DEFINITIVE MOMENTS IN SNEAKER STYLE
Have you ever wondered about the who, what, where, and when of sneaker design? Your favorite footwear has been evolving for nearly 200 years—one small detail at a time. Sneakers began as a beach shoe, quickly became a sports shoe, and finally morphed into the fashion statement they are today (with a global market predicted to reach $120 billion by 2026). The look keeps changing, but certain elements have stayed the same—here are a few dope milestones in how sneaker style developed.
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