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Sneakers as Art
It used to be said of art, that is was good or bad art. Now we just ask if it is art at all. I hold that many of the modern athletic footwear are art of a kind. Art can be described as a thiing pleasing to the eye. Many

 

As for what kind of art Athletics Footwear be, I am reluctant to catagorise it by myself. I am content to appresiate and even colect and wear it, I'd rather not catalogue . Perhaps we should call them a branch of Industrial art.

Industrial Art

Strap those feet in so they don't get loose!

The athletic shoe industry, over the years, has dabbled around with the concept of adding one or more strap(s) to improve the biomechanical properties of the shoe.

A strap around the ankle typically improves stability. A strap further down on the foot helps keep the foot in the shoe, similar to the practice of spatting performed by many football players.

 

 

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2005 June 28