KicksBy: Nicholas Smith A vivid picture of how what we wear on our feet can tell us what it really means to be an American.Vanity Fair Expansive, thorough, and entertaining . . . a comprehensive look at how much the sneaker became a signature indicator of cool.The Wall Street Journal A cultural history of sneakers, tracing the footprint of one of our most iconic fashions across sports, business, pop culture, and American identity Its gotta be the shoes.