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Sneaker confidential (2x22)

Air date: Mar 13, 2008

A witty and entertaining look inside the heart and sole of the running shoe. We'll discover how sneakers have become the footwear of the day. Through interviews with athletes, designers, scientists and sneakerheads, we'll explore the dominance of the running shoe in popular culture. We'll find out why the shoe was invented. We'll race to the finish line and the assembly line to understand how these high-tech marvels are made and marketed. We'll get a sneak peek into the latest trends on the streets of New York. And we'll put ourselves in superstars' shoes to find out how they get their kicks