How the sneakers became the undisputed cultural symbol of our times

    From sneakers originally designed for specific athletic activities such as the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, the Puma Disc, and Air Zoom Alpha Fly Next, to their cultural resonance across the globe, discover how the shoe became the undisputed cultural symbol of our times. Over the years, many iconic trainers have been adopted … Read more

Sneaker fans clamour for designer’s lace-up tribute to home town

Limited-edition shoe launching at Adidas exhibition in Blackburn, part of British Textile Biennial