SLAM KICKS: Basketball Sneakers that Changed the Game

SLAM Magazine’s Editor in Chief, Ben Osborne, has joined forces with a handful of accomplished

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SLAM Magazine‘s Editor in Chief, Ben Osborne, has joined forces with a handful of accomplished sneakerheads to present this 208-page visual breakdown of the most game-changing basketball shoes to step foot onto the hardwood floor. This informative masterpiece offers stunning imagery and action shots of 33 of the most sought-after kicks and is accompanied by articles and excerpts from collectors like Lang Whitaker, John Brilliant and Russ Bengtson. Gracing the cover is the coveted AJ1 Retro High “Bred,” which offers a glimpse at what the book holds in store. The SLAM KICKS: Basketball Sneakers that Changed the Game book is available at select accounts worldwide and can also be purchased directly from Rizzoli for $35 USD.

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