Complex Presents: Sneaker of the Year // The Best Since ’85

In 1985, Nike released Michael Jordans first sneaker, the Air Jordan 1, and sneaker culture was born. Now thousands of people wait in line at Supreme, and companies throw millions of dollars at LeBron James to keep him in their marketing plans. The trend that saw steady growth for decades with the emergence of sports, hip-hop, and sportswear advertising has exploded into a phenomenon. And no one has watched that phenomenon more closely thanComplex.

Sneaker of the Yearexplores the past 35 years of sneaker culture with the expertise, authority, and passion that onlyComplexcan offer. With vibrant photographs and illustrations throughout, as well as input from some of the sneaker worlds most important voices, this compilation is a must-have for hypebeasts and sneakerheads everywhere.

Complexis a New York-based media platform that reports on trends in style, pop culture, music, and sports, with a focus on streetwear, sneaker culture, hip-hop, and graphic art. It was founded by Marc Ecko in 2002.

• Publisher:Abrams Image; Illustrated edition (October 20, 2020)
• Language:English
• Hardcover:336 pages
• ISBN-10:1419745794
• ISBN-13:9781419745799
• Item Weight:2.27 pounds
• Dimensions:7.5 x 1.05 x 9 inches