On this website you are invited to examine the intriguing history of the running shoe! You will gain insight of how this invention began, and where it is headed.
In a short time, humanity went from minimal protection on their feet (if any at all), to the fantastic running shoe that offers a multitude of benefits for everyone worldwide. With the help of inventors, technology advancements, and a spike in interest, the running shoe became a worldwide phenomenon that continues to evolve to this day. This website is split into two major sections, the first focusing on the history of the running shoe from 1800 to 1950 and the second focusing on the history from 1950 to Present Day.
The first section shows examines the 19th and 20th century evolution, invention, innovation, and how the growing prevalence of athletic sports influenced the development of the running shoe. In this time period, the running shoe was seen as an athletic tool more than anything else, and though the running shoe is still seen as such today, it has evolved into so much more.
The second section of this website aims to discuss how the running shoe gained traction in media and societies cultural consciousness through the development of major brands, the involvement of famous athletes, and emergence of modern media such as hip-hop music and movies.
After exploring both major sections of this website you will see how the running shoe transitioned from an athletic tool into a fashion item and cultural symbol.
Put the pep back in your step and explore the rich history of the running shoe by using the tabs above!
In a short time, humanity went from minimal protection on their feet (if any at all), to the fantastic running shoe that offers a multitude of benefits for everyone worldwide. With the help of inventors, technology advancements, and a spike in interest, the running shoe became a worldwide phenomenon that continues to evolve to this day. This website is split into two major sections, the first focusing on the history of the running shoe from 1800 to 1950 and the second focusing on the history from 1950 to Present Day.
The first section shows examines the 19th and 20th century evolution, invention, innovation, and how the growing prevalence of athletic sports influenced the development of the running shoe. In this time period, the running shoe was seen as an athletic tool more than anything else, and though the running shoe is still seen as such today, it has evolved into so much more.
The second section of this website aims to discuss how the running shoe gained traction in media and societies cultural consciousness through the development of major brands, the involvement of famous athletes, and emergence of modern media such as hip-hop music and movies.
After exploring both major sections of this website you will see how the running shoe transitioned from an athletic tool into a fashion item and cultural symbol.
Put the pep back in your step and explore the rich history of the running shoe by using the tabs above!