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Sneakers are the all-purpose shoe: universal and utilitarian. Hardly the stuff of fetishes and exotic collections. But that's changing. Retro collectible sneakers, until recently the domain of fashionistas and fanatical sneakerheads, are now a growing force in the athletic-shoe game. The field boasts its own websites, and exclusive, often unmarked rare-sneaker shops are popping up nationwide. These vintage kicks are even the stuff of urban art, with former pro skateboarder Chris Hall planning to display his collection this month at the Aurora Gallery in New York City. In addition, "Sneaker Pimps," an exhibition featuring rare...
...school sneaker collecting first took off in the early '90s as dealers bought out the leftovers of old and discontinued models from the major shoe companies. These pristine, never worn, never even laced shoes are known as deadstock to sneaker freaks, and a particularly sought-after pair (like original Nike Air Jordans) can easily fetch as much as $1,000 on eBay or the sneakerhead websites. At those prices, these prized pairs stay off the feet to maintain their mint condition...
...many shoe nerds, Nike rules. Since it first issued a retro Air Jordan in 1994, Nike has consistently created some of the rarest, most coveted sneakers. In 2001 in a Sacramento, Calif., mall, 60 police officers in riot gear faced a tense crowd of 200 people ready to battle over 80 pairs of Nike Jordan Retro XIs that were being put up for sale. This summer the most coveted shoe is the Nike Heineken Dunk, the first in a six-pack of collectible Dunks. Riot cops, beware. There were reportedly only 1,000 pairs made. --By Lisa McLaughlin
...THESE SHOES WERE MADE FOR ... WALKING? This extensive collection of shoes from around the world concentrate on the rise from sensiblity to the height of fashion. 60 pairs of shoes, sandals and boots are exhibited from different cultures and different times. The ethnographic collection from the Peabody Library should appeal to shoe and fashion aficianados alike. Through Feb. 2004. Tozzer Library, 21 Divinity Ave. Free with Harvard...
...reason Logan decided to reinvent its security is not just that it had to live down its role as a jumping-off point for the 9/11 hijackers. It was also the place where the shoe bomber, Richard Reid, landed on Dec. 22. Aviation director Thomas Kinton, a 27-year veteran at Logan, remembers the phone call he got alerting him to the explosives that were found in Reid's shoes: "We knew from that moment on that we weren't waiting for anyone to make Logan secure." Within hours, Kinton and Major Robbins ordered the screeners--who were still airline...