The History

A century of sneakers

One hundred years of rubber, leather, and air — traced through the icons that turned athletic equipment into culture.

  1. 1917

    The Chuck Taylor All Star

    A canvas basketball shoe that became the century-old sneaker that started it all — still on feet a hundred years on.

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  2. 1982

    The Air Force 1

    Born on the court, retired, then resurrected by the streets. The most remade silhouette in sneaker history.

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  3. 1985

    The Air Jordan 1

    Nearly banned before it ever hit shelves. One red-and-black shoe turned a fine into a legend.

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  4. 1985

    The Nike Dunk

    A college basketball shoe that found a second act, becoming one of streetwear’s defining silhouettes.

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  5. 1990s

    The Retro Runner

    Chunky soles, mesh panels, and gel units. The 90s running silhouettes that took over sneaker culture again.

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  6. The Tech

    Cushioning Evolution

    From flat rubber soles to Nike Air to Boost — the technology underfoot that kept the sneaker moving forward.

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  7. Today

    Collabs, Hype & Resale

    Limited partnerships drive the hype, and the secondary market turns some pairs into fortunes.

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