How did Nike start? How adidas boost is made? This could be just two of the questions popping up in your mind. Moreover, are you looking to find that additional info about sneakers that no one seems to know? Looking to find the best sneaker books? They are all here.

Or perhaps, you are even trying to start your own exploration journey about that particular model, that unique silhouette and ultimately about the path of a shoe designer? We’ve also got your back. We did some considerable research out there to find these, the Top 8 best sneaker books available to buy, right now.

Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike – Available at Amazon

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This is truly one of the greatest books that have ever released and that is linked to sneaker history. It displays the path of Nike’s success. For Phill Knight, it all started with a $50 loan from his father to start importing high-quality and low-cost shoes from Japan.

Don’t worry, we will not tell you the whole story, but we are sure we got your attention after that. You shall read about all the struggles, feuds, victories and triumphs that come side by side with being an entrepreneur.

The Nike SB Dunk Pro 1985-2011 – Out Of Print

Just as rare as the kicks you will read about, this hard-cover book is no longer available for purchase in normal websites. Some copies may be found as second-hand items, or new and sealed for all that matters, across Facebook groups and eBay.

In fact, it is like searching for your long-time sneaker grail, to be honest. Long story short, you will be able to learn about sneaker culture as a whole from 1985 to 2011, especially Nike SB’s input towards the game.

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All Gone – Available at All Gone

This year marks 12 years of the making of the All Gone Book. They have been around since 2006, making sure to update everyone about the most coveted releases from the previous year.

The 2017 book (released now in 2018) features pictures, articles, and stories ranging from hip-hop Pen & Pixels inspirations to Luis Gispert, an NYC-based contemporary artist. Considered an Urban and Culture Bible, we sure believe that you should have at least one (if not all) laying around your house.

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Sneakers: The Complete Limited Editions Guide – Available at Amazon

Even if far from “complete”, this smaller hard-cover book will make sure you know a little bit more about sneakers. On that note, you can actually flex among all your friends and talk about that 1992 pair that no one has ever heard about.

The book displays limited edition and collaborative sneakers that have released in the past 10 years, ranging from Nike to Reebok, from adidas x Pharrell Williams to Vans x Marc Jacobs. Also, you can find out more right here.

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Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture – Available now at Amazon

If you are looking for in-depth knowledge of where it all started, this is most probably your best bet. At least we believe so. You will be able to check out mid-19th-century silhouettes to performance sneakers altogether with iconic releases.

Apart from containing quite a few interviews, and that includes design innovators and sneaker collectors, the Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture will make sure that you know everything there is to know when it comes to sneaker culture as a whole, transcending gender, race, and social status as we know it.

Creative Sole: Japanese Sneaker Culture – Available at Amazon

From the other side of the world, you will be able to look and learn about Japan’s presence in the sneaker world. Trust us, you shall be amazed.

The book includes hundreds of sneakers from many world-renowned Japanese designers as well as collaborations from brands such as Asics and Onitsuka Tiger to collaborative works with shops such as Mita Sneakers and BAPE. A must have, in our humble opinion.

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Fifty Sneakers That Changed the World: Design Museum Fifty – Available at Amazon

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Without a doubt that certain pairs have changed the way we look at sneakers. Some even created somewhat a revolution it footwear, in one way or another. This is exactly what you will be able to learn with the timeless piece. You can learn about everything that shaped the one and only Converse All Start to the latest technology development in footwear.

Where’d You Get Those? 10th Anniversary Edition: New York City’s Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987 – Available at Amazon

We will go straight to the point with this one. This is no ordinary picture book, rest assured. It is filled with years of information that all of you shall appreciate. The title says it all.

The best sneaker books for the best fans out there

We sure agree that the Internet is a great place. And that goes both ways, as in, good and bad. At the end, it does not matter if you are a collector, enthusiast, aficionado, hypebeast and so on, but as much as the sneaker world is moving fast, from time to time, it is rather pleasant to sit down a read a good book.

Or at least look at a few pictures of models that you had no idea that existed. It is all about the fun and relaxing.

You can always buy a digital copy, that is a fact, however, a book collection should be present at any sneakerhead’s household. Apart from looking great on your center-table in your living room, and apart from the fact that you may look like a (want-to-be)-intellectual, you can actually learn a lot from them.

It is still cold out there, so there is literally no excuse not to get some knowledge.

Let’s be honest, there are not that many better things to do on a lazy and rainy day than getting cushy with a great book. If you are looking for something deeper than an average sneaker-blog or Instagram page, this is for you.

Some of these books may actually help you understand how the sneaker world has shaped up ’till today, and what made that happen, right in between so many great models and releases.

If you truly care about what we call “Sneaker Community”, you must have at least a few of these. Whether you are interested in a profound history class or just feel like exploring older models, we have got you covered.

Let us know what you think and what your favorite book is down in the comment section.

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The brand new HYPEBEAST Issue 20: The X Issue will be available for pre-order during 24 hours only. “A MAGAZINE”, or “AN EDITORIAL PUBLICATION” as in Virgil Abloh would have put it.

HBX announced via Twitter that HYPEBEAST Issue 20: The X Issue will be available for pre-order during 24 hours. Done in collaboration with Virgil Abloh, the one and only behind OFF WHITE brand, this special edition “focuses on the many faces of charismatic appeal”. It features exclusive packaging and cover designed by the man himself.

In this latest issue, you will also be able to find articles about creative minds like Arthur Kar, BRTHR and FACETASM. In fact, it does not matter if you are a collector (of any sorts, for all that matters) or just like to have a pretty reading piece on your living-room center table: this super-red and plastic-covered magazine is for you.

HYPEBEAST: Fashion and Footwear Progression

We are sure that you have heard about HYPEBEAST. If you not, even though we would be slightly disappointed with you (although not judging you), we are here to tell one or two things about it.

They, as in HYPEBEAST, are a very dedicated team with a focus on the progression of fashion and footwear as a whole. It is one of the premier online destinations for editorial work altogether with the latest news.

Sharing knowledge about all things in fashion and footwear, and also other topics varying from music to tech-wear accessories, HYPEBEAST mix and matches the best from streetwear to high-end of all brands available worldwide worth mentioning. In fact, you may find everything you need to know about a particular release or brand.

Even if their website has become an important and relevant destination for collectors, enthusiasts and hype-kids, there is a bit more to that. But, we will get there in just a second. Working side by side with HBX, an online store stocking over 200 brands from all corners of the world, a new announcement has now come out.

You know how it works. Head over to HBX’s website and make sure you pre-order your copy. As most others, especially in this edition, we predict that they will sell out very fast.

Let us know what you think about it down in the comment section.

Sneaker Freaker Issue 39 is all about in depth info and quality reading. So, basically it is no different than every other issue published before. With over 200 pages of content, you will be able to find a major feature with Spanish DASHAPE‘s collection of 90s Nike runners. There is also a photography masterclass with Seth Hematch.

Also get ready to be amazed. You will be able to virtually dig into a 600+ collection of rare pairs and one-of-one releases that belong to Chicks with Kicks from Florida.

Last but not least, you will be able to find out a bit more about Lisa Barlow and Miniswoosh. After all, as said by Sneaker Freaker themselves, «it’s a serious privilege to (…) shine a light on some of the super inspiring sneaker-passionate ladies out there»

Sneaker Freaker: quality since 2002

If you have never heard of Sneaker Freaker (even though we would be very disappointed with that), this post is for you.

Founded in Australia in 2002 by Simon Wood, Sneaker Freaker has been at the forefront of every sneaker release across the globe since then. They have also been a part of countless collaborative footwear projects. One of the most recent ones is a collaboration with PinqPonq.

On their website you can check all the latest news, from footwear to fashion and accessories. Their hard-copy issues have also become a collectible item. Collectors and enthusiasts around the world keep up to date with every release. Also make sure to check out Sneaker Freaker Magazine Instagram account to stay updated.

Sneaker Freaker Issue 39 is available with four different covers. Get your favorite one right here and let us know down in the comment section which one you like the most.

It does not matter if you are at the office, walking around or even cooking dinner. This post is for you to wobble your head a little bit. Turn up the bass and get going with whatever you are doing.

First things first. We are sure you have heard about Gucci Mane, right? Well, American rapper Radric Davis was born in 1980 and was the CEO of So Icey Entertainment up ’till 2010. Thereafter, he has become President and CEO of Brick Squad 1017 Records. We all know he has a troubled past, but it seems that it does not affect him that much, at least when it comes to music.

We also know that there are dozens of artists that have collaborated with Mane. Then, there are all those lists about Gucci Mane features songs in 2017 and also all those popular quotes about Gucci. However, at the end, it is all about the vibe and the music.

By now, he has collaborated with the most influential hip-hop stars and has been releasing album after album. Focusing on his career, we can assume that he is now in the right path.

Check out the best Gucci Mane collab songs ever. Have a listen and let us know down in the comment section what song is your favorite.

Gucci Mane – I Get The Bag Ft. Migos

Gucci Mane – Last Time Ft. Travis Scott

Gucci Mane – Remember When Ft. Ray J

Gucci Mane – Head Shots Ft. Rick Ross

Gucci Mane – Bling Blaww Burr Ft. Young Dolph

Gucci Mane – Wasted Ft. Piles

Gucci Mane – Guwop Home Ft. Young Thug

Gucci Mane – Dead Man Ft. Young Scooter & Trae The Truth

Gucci Mane – Both Ft. Drake

Gucci Mane – Curve Ft. Weeknd

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It is very important to know how this all started. Well, Playboy was initially created back in 1953 in his own kitchen. From there, the sky was the limit as in its peak, the magazine used to sell 7 million copies every single month.

It is true that opinions may vary with regards to Mr. Hefner, however, let’s be open-minded and accept the fact that he helped nudity, in general, to be somehow more accepted within the masses. His net-worth did not stop growing there – he made a fortune by opening casinos and night-clubs.

As known, his first cover featured Marilyn Monroe.

His son, Cooper Hefner states that he was the “leading voice behind some of the most significant social and cultural movements of our time in advocating free speech, civil rights and sexual freedom”.

We know Playboy won’t stop, but you will be deeply missed.

Born in North Carolina, Marianna Evans AKA Rapsody was a member of Kooley High, a local hip-hop group. After 2008, when she started her solo career, the outcome was not as expected. She became famous only in 2010 due to her mixtape “Return of the B-Girl”, featuring DJ Premier, Mac Miller and Big Daddy Kane.

From thereafter, the sky was the limit. Another mixtape was release featuring great hip-hop names such as Estelle and Raekwon.

Laila’s Wisdom is her latest project. A new song was just debuted together with Kendrick Lamar named Power, featuring SkIIIwalker. We can understand and hope that Rapsody is creating a special bond is forming between Kendrick himself and his label-boys.

Have a listen right below and let us know what you think in the comment section.

After all, Portugal has been one of the most popular places to visit for quite a few years due to its cheap prices in comparison to the rest of Europe. No doubt some places are better known than others, but a few others just like Peniche and the surrounding areas deserve to be visited and written about. Full of culture and heritage, if you get the chance, spend at least a week or two around the Baleal beaches. Trust us, you will not regret it.

With that said, FANTASTIC MAN Magazine has just released their 26th issue, featuring Portugal on the cover with the Men Of Peniche. In addition, with just over 25.000 habitants, Peniche is a fishermen village and that same art and business is the one that support most families around the area.

You can always buy a travel guide to find out on-the-surface details about it, but you feel like you need something a more local and less touristic, head over to the website and subscribe to their bi-annual issues.

For now, have a look at a few pictures right under so you know what we are talking about!

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It is known that Mr. Mane will be joining The Weeknd during the second part of his Legend of the Fall tour that started just last week, so you won’t have to wait long to see them both on stage.

Have a listen right below and let us know what you think in the comment section.

The French music duo is responsible for revolutionizing a pop music industry that seemed to lack in individuality. Though focusing on electronic rhythms, Daft Punk put together some of the most accessible music within the genre. As a result, they hold a place in the hearts of many music die-hards.

Here, we see the pair’s prominence brought back to life via Medicom’s unquestionable quality. The figures are painstakingly detailed, including costumes made of cotton and accompanying helmets. Each pack even comes with an assortment of detachable hands for several poses.

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Authors Recording Company, part of Jonwayne’s music development within the industry, has just released the first single of Black Boy Meets World by Danny Watts named Young & Reckless. Houston native seems to be quite a big hit in every song – we just have to wait and see where it takes him.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments section.