Nike : Chaussures de football

In this book, published to mark the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the history of Nike football boots is told for the first time, from the first model launched in 1971 – which introduced the famous Swoosh – to the present day, via the four key models that embody its design philosophy: Tiempo, Mercurial, Total 90 and Phantom. It explores the myths surrounding the Nike boots worn by legendary footballers such as Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, Francesco Totti, and even Megan Rapinoe and Mia Hamm (the only female footballer to have inspired a signature boot).

Writer Caleb Azumah Nelson sets the scene for each chapter, historian Thomas Turner explains the technical innovations behind each range, whilst Eleanor Watson provides a general introduction to football boot design. This groundbreaking book highlights how football boots have become an integral part of popular culture, at the crossroads of performance and trends, and demonstrates that football boots are just as iconic as those who wear them.