Shoes A-Z: Designers, Brands, Manufacturers and Retailers

An encyclopedic look at the most famous shoe designers and brands starting from the 1950s onwards. The book covers most of the known labels in an alphabetic format. The text is clear and informative to give just the right about of information about each designer and his/her sources of inspiration. The book is also loaded with clear color photos representing the creations of the featured designers along with some interesting advertisements. The book is not a complete history, but kind of an illustrated overview and it succeeds in this respect. A worthy addition for any shoe lover and fashion in general.

Purchased this book to add to my design library. Gives good information and pictures. good addition at a decent price.

This book is very comprehensive, but not overwhelming. It goes into the major shoe brands alphabetically, giving a description of the company and the primary designer. Along with the description, there is a picture(s) of a common or popular shoe the company has made. If you enjoy fashion, especially shoe fashion, this is a great book to have. If you are a designer, this book is full of inspirations.

VERY GOOD. WHAT I EXPECTED. HELPS ME IN MY JOB. I SHARE WHAT I'VE LEARNED W/ CUSTOMERS & EMPLOYEES. WILL READ MULTIPLE TIMES TO HIGHLIGHT KEY POINTS.

It's a book to consult, not really that important.

A to Z and lots in-between!

Good book in good shape, as advetised

I received this book as a Christmas gift and it is simply wonderful. As a shoe lover I have been given many 'shoe books' over the years--many of which are simply art books showcasing some wacky designs--but this one is different. It offers a thorough history of shoe manufacturers and retailers (many long gone but nonetheless significant) and highlights brands that everyday women wore or still wear. There are some beautiful photos of the shoe styles of our mothers and grandmothers, as well as many current designers of 2010. I was especially intrigued by the vintage shoe ads from newspapers and magazines scattered throughout. This is not a precious art book but rather a wonderfully illustrated encylopedia that offers some delicious eye candy along with a fascinating history of shoe brands. Please note: The cover of this book is different than pictured above; please see Customer Images for a photo of the actual cover.