Stan Smiths: “A look at the history and reasons why they are the classic sneaker!

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Stan Smiths: "A look at the history and reasons why they are the classic sneaker!

It is no exaggeration to say that the Adidas Originals “Stan Smith” is the most recognized sneaker in the world. With a lean design that goes well with any outfit, the brand has many loyal users in the industry, from Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, who is active on the front lines of the fashion world, to regular snappers at the Pitti Uomo. The original model was released under a different name from the Stan Smith, and there are models with different prices depending on the part number. This time, we focus on the “Stan Smiths” and pick up a collection of attractive and noteworthy coordinates!

The “Stan Smith” is a masterpiece created by Adidas, a major sports manufacturer!

The Stan Smith is one of adidas Originals’ most famous sneakers, first introduced in 1971, and as of 1991, 22 million pairs had been sold. It is a classic model that is currently recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the ” World’s Best Selling Sneaker. Many people may know that the model is named after Stanley Roger Smith, a tennis player.

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Who is Stan Smith depicted on the shoe tongue?

Stan Smith, born in California, USA in 1946, is one of the leading professional tennis players in the United States. He is a great man who has an excellent record in both singles and doubles, winning a total of 100 matches in his 10-year career, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987 for his record of success in various tournaments. He is also well known as a famous tennis coach, and cannot be overlooked when talking about tennis. His full name is Stanley Roger Smith. He is also known for his trademark ” mustache,” which he started growing when he was 22 years old and was used in the portrait of his early model Stan Smiths.

Is the Stan Smith really the world’s best-selling sneaker?

People say that the Stan Smith is the best-selling sneaker in the world and ask, “Isn’t the Converse All Star a better seller?” Many people must be asking themselves this question, as it is common to assume that the All Star would naturally sell better if there is a difference in history of more than 50 years. In fact, the All-Star was launched in 1917 and has sold over 500 million pairs to date. In contrast, Stan Smiths were launched in 1971, and as of 1991, 22 million pairs had been sold.

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So why is the Stan Smith recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s best-selling sneaker? The Guinness Book of World Records began in 1955, and there is a rule that no application can be made to be included in the evaluation process. The theory is that the Stance Misses were certified as the Guinness World Records’ best-selling sneakers.

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