Sneaker Freaker

Sneaker Freaker was established in 2002 by Simon ‘Woody’ Wood as the first and only international footwear magazine. With a monthly audience reach of 10 million, it documents every colab, custom design, limited edition and retro reissue in exacting detail. Based in Melbourne, Woody is recognised worldwide for his encyclopedic knowledge, inimitable writing style and steadfast role as an authentic ambassador for all things sneakers. Painstakingly produced with lavish production values, Sneaker Freaker magazine is a must-read for footwear aficionados and the entire footwear industry. In 2019, Sneaker Freaker released The Ultimate Sneaker Book, a mammoth 680 page title that outlines the evolution of the footwear industry. Air Max, Air Force, Adi Dassler, Converse, Kanye, Dapper Dan, Dee Brown, MJ and Yeezy – along with obscure treasures like Troop, Airwalk and Vision Street Wear – are all exhaustively documented. Released in 2021, SOLED OUT is an epic compilation of nearly 900 vintage print advertisements sourced from the golden age of sneakers. Featuring sporting and cultural icons such as Andre Agassi, Paula Abdul, Bo Jackson, Michael Jordan, MC Hammer, and Shaquille O’Neal, every page is packed with unforgettable imagery, bold graphics, and outrageous trash talk devised by the footwear industry’s biggest players. This is a 720-page marathon celebration of the rubber, leather, and mesh we wear on our feet!