shoe industry

This book tells the story of Tony Hsieh, an American entrepreneur who was the CEO of the online shoe and clothing company Zappos.

"This title focuses on the feud between the companies Adidas and Puma while offering information related to their histories, combative relationships, and the legacies they leave behind. This hi-lo title includes photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index"--OCLC.

Provides information about Nike, including its history, merchandise, and the ways it has touched lives around the world.

"Before a product ever reaches store shelves, it first has to be made. Learn about the steps of production to making shoes."--Amazon.

Explains the different materials used in shoes, discusses how shoes are put together and shaped in a factory, and how shoes become available to consumers.

Chronicles the history of the sneaker industry and discusses how sneakers are made, who designs the logos, why styles change, and other related topics.

Text and photographs describe the steps involved in manufacturing sneakers.

New York shoemaker Valentine Roncalli is at her grandmother's wedding in Tuscany when she learns that her brother has been made partner with her in the family business. Valentine escapes the drama by re-igniting her relationship with Gianluca. When Valentine takes a business trip to Buenos Aires, she discovers a family secret that threatens to destroy the Roncallis. Valentine struggles to keep the family together while debating her future with Gianluca.

Explains how sneakers are designed, cut, sewn, embroidered, assembled, inspected, laced, and boxed for shipping.

Follows the familiar materials of rubber, cotton, nylon and leather through the steps of manufacturing and marketing them as sneakers.