Sneakers History

“Imagine dipping your foot into sticky, melted rubber. After you let the rubber dry, you peel it off your foot. Then you let your temporary shoe harden by the fire. That’s how the Maya, Olmec, and Aztecs of Central and South America made their own version of rubber-soled shoes 3,000 year ago.” The history of sneakers go way back. Even 3,000 year ago. There is so much history behind sneakers, such as their popularity, cost, and style. To lead off, the history behind the popularity of sneakers, is probably shocking to countless people. Sneakers weren’t even modernly developed until the 1830’s. Sneakers have definitely increased in popularity throughout the years. This trend especially started to rise in the late 1970’s. People were obsessed with trading, selling, and buying sneakers. In the article, “The History of Sneakers,” the author included, “In 1917, Converse All-Star high-tops basketball shoe, later adopted by Chuck Taylor, whose signature shoes are still the most popular sneakers of all time.” Many people still wear these shoes now which proves how popular a brand can be for a long period of time. To add on, the history continues, not only were …show more content…
The options are endless, there are many different colors, sizes, patterns, designs, brands, and shapes. In Source 1 the author decided to add, “They introduced waffle sole and foam cushion insoles to absorb shock. They made sneakers with colorful uppers instead of plain white or black uppers. They used Velcro fasteners to replace lace and breathable nylon mesh fabric to replace canvas.” There are so many brands that have learned how to include many customisable touches to any of their sneakers to give a fashionable look to any styled foot. The uncertainty of sneakers dying down in style seem impossible considering how long sneakers have lasted