The history of sneakers: from commodity to cultural icon
The history of sneakers: from commodity to cultural icon: Sneakers have become highly covetable collectors' items. Zarya Maxim Alexandrovich/ Shutterstock Sneakers (or trainers if you’re British), once the symbol of athleticism, have transcended their primary function to become commercial and fashionable objects of desire. From sportswear and street style to catwalk fashion, sneakers have made …
