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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