“Swoosh: 40 Years Fly By” 

Steven Heller looks back on the interesting history and “DNA” of the iconic Nike logo, the evolution from a “stripe” to a “swoosh,” and that infamous “bargain brand” first designed in 1969 by Carolyn Davidson, supposedly for a mere $35. She was a graphic design student at the time.

The final variation of the design was launched to the public in June 1971.

Converse x Marimekko
(first discovered via Cool Hunting)

redesignrelated:

NIKE78: 78 sneaker redesigns by 78 different designers

Paul Jenkins, founder of Nike78, asked 78 designers to redesign a pair of Nike shoes. Talents including This is Studio, W+K Tokyo Lab, Andy Miller, and Jean Jullien participated in the challenge… (continued via re:dr)

Miniature Paper Shoes sculptures designed by Carlos N. Molina

Addidas Gazelle shoes inspired by Mexico’s ‘El Dia De Los Muertos’ (discovered via Creativeroots)

designgallery:

Favourite Shoes print
By Karena Colquhoun

Onitsuka Tiger x Tokidoki Sneaker Collaboration
(via format)

Converse 100th anniversary shoes in a box
(via design boom)