Sneaker Freaker. World's Greatest Sneaker Collectors

Simon "Woody" Wood, the visionary behind Sneaker Freaker magazine, has dedicated twenty years to exploring the global phenomenon of sneaker enthusiasts. This extensive journey served as the catalyst for "World’s Greatest Sneaker Collectors," an impressive 752-page tome that dives into the invaluable collections and fervent psyches of notable sneaker devotees.Spanning locations from Tokyo to New York, through London, Philadelphia, Melbourne, and Stjørdal, the book meticulously showcases over 2,500 vintage gems, rare athlete-specific sneakers, elusive samples, handcrafted one-of-a-kind prototypes, high-priced collaborations, as well as Player Exclusives and game-worn Jordans, which fetch multi-million-dollar prices. The relentless pursuit of the ultimate "Holy Grail" sneaker proves to be both an exhilarating yet demanding adventure, as collectors continuously strive to unearth that elusive pair that completes their collection.Accompanying the vivid portraits are a series of practical "How-to" guides that are packed with valuable advice on sneaker photography, storage, insurance, cleaning, and steering clear of counterfeit products. The insights offered are indispensable, and the narratives within will captivate readers for hours, unraveling the essence of what it takes to truly identify oneself as a die-hard collector.