From Soul to Sole: The adidas Sneakers of Jacques Chassaing — book description From Soul to Sole: The adidas Sneakers of Jacques Chassaing is the first fully comprehensive monograph published by the prestigious Rizzoli imprint, dedicated to the more‑than‑four‑decade career of Jacques Chassaing — regarded as the father of modern running and basketball footwear. The volume reveals the behind‑the‑scenes development of breakthrough technologies and legendary models from top sports brands that have forever changed sport and street‑wear, including the Forum, Rivalry, Lendl, Edberg lines, the ZX series, Predator cleats, the EQT collection, the Torsion system, and collaborations with Porsche Design. Artistic direction was overseen by Peter Moore creator of the Air Jordan 1 and the adidas Originals line , and the book features exclusive memories and contributions from figures such as Michael Jordan, Stefan Edberg, Patrick Ewing, Run DMC, Gary Aspden, and Paul Gaudio. Discover the fascinating story of a designer whose innovations defined global sneaker culture. Author — Jacques Chassaing Publisher — Rizzoli Cover — hardcover Language — English Publication details: Title: From Soul to Sole: The adidas Sneakers of Jacques Chassaing Publication year: 2025 Pages: 304 Official author‑authored monograph summarising 40 years of groundbreaking work by designer Jacques Chassaing Behind‑the‑scenes look at iconic models and innovations: Forum, Rivalry, ZX series, EQT line, Torsion system and Predator shoes Artistic treatment curated by design legend Peter Moore creator of Nike Air Jordan 1 and adidas Originals Exclusive stories and contributions from top athletes and iconic urban‑culture figures Michael Jordan, Run DMC, Stefan Edberg, Patrick Ewing Limited hardcover edition of 304 pages, a must‑have for any collector and sneaker enthusiast
