Simon “Woody” Wood , founder and editor of Sneaker Freaker , the OG sneaker magazine, has been analyzing sneaker culture for two decades. His wealth of experience flows into the new volume World's Greatest Sneaker Collectors: a crazy A 752-page journey through the well-stocked display cases and obsessive minds of the planet's most skilled collectors .

More than 2,500 special sneakers In order to bring the spotlight, no crumbling sole was spared between Tokyo and New York, London , Philadelphia, Melbourne and Størdal. The book presents Vintage classics , unsaleable samples , handmade Prototypes , incredibly expensive Collabs , Player Exclusives and worn game-worn Jordans with a million-dollar price tag.

The endless search for a favorite sneaker of inestimable value is both a blessing and a curse of this particular passion. The collector ethos is omnipresent; they tirelessly hunt and search for "the one" shoe that will still not heard.

The featured collections and profiles of sneakerheads are accompanied by a series of professional tips on how to photograph sneakers, store them properly, insure them, clean them, and even avoid counterfeits. These amusing collecting stories and invaluable advice are the ultimate ticket to the world of "true collectors."