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Sneaker Freaker x Nike ‘Genealogy of Innovation’ Book

 

Hot on the heels of Nike’s ‘Genealogy of Innovation’ exhibitions, the sportswear giants link up with Australia’s Sneaker Freaker to publish a 200+ page retrospective book on the brands rich history in footwear design.

The limited edition book documents Nike’s evolution from 1971, when Phil Knight introduced the first shoe to bear the ‘Swoosh’, up until modern releases in the Magista and Mercurical Superfly and everything in between. Covering 200 game-changing designs in shoes and football boots, the book unearths rarely seen design sketches that have contributed to the brands development over the past 40 years. Interviews with Nike designers including Tinker Hatfield and Nike football design director, Denis Dekovic, give an exclusive insight into the design processes and the development of some of the most noted footwear releases of all time.

The Genealogy of Innovation book is unfortunately not for sale, however Sneaker Freaker are giving away copies of the book to 10 lucky winners. Visit sneakerfreaker.com to be in with a chance of getting hold of a copy.

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Nike – The Genealogy of Innovation

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Sitting proudly at the forefront of footwear innovation, Nike present the Genealogy of Innovation, celebrating 40 years of design, 30 years of sneaker culture and 20 years of Nike football.

With the World Cup well under way I’m sure many of you have spotted the latest innovation in football boots adorned by some of the biggest names in the competition. The Magista and Mercurical Superfly featuring the new sock liner, are most certainly game changers, providing lightweight glove like fits, as Nike draw on their experience to deliver the latest footwear technologies.

The Nike forward thinking design process stretches across all of their most iconic training shoes from basketball to athletics. The Genealogy of Innovation provides an in depth study of over 200 ground breaking designs, from the first shoe to bear the famous Swoosh ( “The Nike” football boot from 1971) and concluding with todays latest releases, Nike celebrate their rich history and showcase their archives.

Following the success of the Genealogy of Innovation exhibition at Nike’s Phenomenal House space’s in Paris, London and Berlin earlier in the month, Nike now take the experience online, providing an interactive journey through seven distinct chapters of Nike’s history.

Find out more about the Genealogy of Innovation at www.nike.com/genealogyofinnovation

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Genealogy of Innovation exhibition and Online platforms