Taschen "The adidas Archive. The Footwear Collection. 45th Ed." - product description "The adidas Archive," this anniversary edition from Taschen , offers a complete visual history of one of the world's most important sports brands. The book takes us on a journey through over 100 years of innovation—from the Dassler brothers' first workshop experiments to the global dominance of the brand with the three stripes. Its 512 pages showcase nearly 200 pairs of shoes from the official adidas archive, meticulously documented by photographers Christian Habermeier and Sebastian Jäger. High-resolution techniques allow readers to see every detail: from the texture of the materials, to authentic signs of wear, to faded autographs of the stars. This is a fascinating record of the history of sport, design, and culture, embodied in shoes worn by legends such as Lionel Messi, Kathrine Switzer, and Run DMC. Discover the secrets of the archive that shaped modern sneaker culture. Also, check out other albums about iconic brands available in our collection . Photographers and authors — Christian Habermeier, Sebastian Jäger Publisher - Taschen Hardcover , 512 pages Language - English The most detailed overview of adidas' historical and contemporary models Photos of nearly 200 pairs of shoes, including unique prototypes and collector's models Documentation of footwear from key moments in sports history including the 1954 World Cup final and the 1967 Boston Marathon A showcase of high-profile collaborations with names like Pharrell Williams, Raf Simons, and Yohji Yamamoto Extremely high quality reproduction showing the authentic state of preservation of the archival pairs Expert descriptions explaining the context and technological innovations of each model Compact format from the 45th Anniversary series: 15.6 x 21.7 cm Weight: 1.14 kg – an essential "bible" for every fan of sneakers and the history of design
