Northampton exhibition tracks history of athletic footwear
10/12/2010
Northampton is home to one of the world’s most famous shoe collections and claims to have in it “the oldest known running shoe”, one worn in the early 1860s by local nobleman Lord Spencer.
The exhibition, which features leading brands including adidas, Nike, Puma, Reebok and New Balance, delves into the relationship between brands and sub-cultures as well as brands and celebrities.
Rebecca Shawcross, Northampton Borough Council museum’s resident shoe expert, said on announcing the event: “The story of the rise of the trainer from its humble beginnings as a simple sports shoe to its status today as one of the coolest items of footwear is fascinating. We are lucky to have what is fast becoming the best trainer collection in the world, and this is the first time we have ever showcased so many in one place at one time.”
The exhibition will run at the museum in the centre of Northampton from January 15 to July 3 2011. Admission is free.
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