Return to your youth with this cool new Sneaker Colouring Book. Featuring 100 line drawings of the most popular sneakers from way back in 1916 to present day, it’ll have you churning out new and unique colour ways like a bona fide shoe designer, although if you’re anything like us you’ll probably resist the temptation to sully the perfect black and white images with your own scribblings. 18 major brands including Adidas, Converse, New Balance, Nike, Onitsuka Tiger, Puma, Reebok and Vans are all included, so either way, it’s a great book to flip through while you ponder your next sneaker purchase.

I don’t know what kind of dinner party conversations you’re privy too, but if you hang with the kind of crowd we do, this handy link could help. It’s basically a lifetime of sneaker culture compressed into a punchy, easily digestible cheat sheet. After reading it, I will now be able to drop the cute factoid that the Reebok Classic was originally released in kangaroo leather because of a mis-order. This accident resulted in one of the most popular Reebok release of all time. Not among kangaroos though. Anyway, educate yourself. There will be a test.

[With thanks to theshoebuff.com]

Stories of Sole from Vans Originals

For more than 40 years, Vans has helped to define laid back California style as a key influence in action sports, music, art and street culture. Vans: Off the Wall tells the story of the community of action sports legends, musicians, artists and trendsetters that inspired it all – as well as the iconic shoes threading it all together.

Check it out vans.com/vansbook

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