The history of sneakers, also known as athletic shoes, trainers, or runners in different parts of the world, is a fascinating journey reflecting cultural, technological, and fashion trends. Look at the table below to better understand how the sneaker world has evolved throughout the centuries.
Late 18th -- early 19th century
The origins of the sneaker date back to the late 18th century when people wore rubber-soled shoes called plimsolls. However, these had no right or left foot distinction.
In the early 19th century, these evolved into the first rubber-soled shoes specifically made for athletics, popularly known as "sandshoes" in parts of Europe.
Late 19th Century
Early 20th Century --Converse and the Basketball Revolution
Adidas and Puma in Mid-20th Century
Running Shoes and Nike in the Late 20th Century:
1980s - Present, Sneakers as Fashion and Culture:
Technological Advancements and Sustainability in the 21st Century:
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