Sneakers: The Classics

Sneakers: The Classics by Maria Luisa Miraldi is a beautifully illustrated anthology of essential sneaker models, bringing together fashion, sport, culture, and history.

Explore iconic designs including the 1969 Adidas Superstars, the 1982 New Balance 990s, and the 2017 Off White Air Force 1s. Each entry combines photographic spreads, in-depth historical context, technical sheets, and aesthetic mood boards to reveal the cultural and stylistic significance of each shoe.

From sporting triumphs to street culture, this book traces how sneakers became symbols of independence, individuality, and freedom. An inspiring addition for sneaker fans, collectors, designers, and dreamers, it comes complete with a green shoelace bookmark.

About the Author

Maria Luisa Miraldi is Director of the Tribeca Design Studio and a professor at Naba Academy, IED, and Istituto Bauer. She created the mood boards for Moda Storie & Stili (2015) and wrote and edited Circus Style. Fashion Show (2017).