The surprising history of sneakers | BBC Ideas

A speedy look at the history of sneakers (or trainers) and the profound impact that they have had on our culture, economies and the environment, written by Nicholas Smith.
This video is based on 'Sneakernomics' podcast from BBC Radio 4 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/...
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[@bbcideas]

Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video you might find the history of high heels interesting 👉 ua-cam.com/video/DzSaV7ewI6w/v-deo.html

[@tompablo276]

definitely going to try and look for more sustainable shoes next time. such a interesting film !!!

[@JimmyGeorge1]

Wonderful, as usual

[@rohithparashivamurthy3268]

Man this is very informative
P. S: I did not wear sneakers or any outdorsy shoes. I would wear shoes while going to school

[@saisree2511]

Thanks for uploading an informative video.... always creative....all the best.... thank you so much and god bless you....

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Thank you, we're glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Three_Sevens]

Tens of billions of pairs? That's more than a pair for every person... Honestly most people in the world can't afford to buy sneakers every year. Who's buying all these sneakers?

[@hugoepcastro]

Awesome video, thanks! always informative

[@bbcideas]

Thanks very much! Good to hear you liked it 🙂

[@oscarosullivan4513]

@@bbcideas Runners there are environments where runners are not suitable. We should think about going back to a culture where runners are worn only for sports given the waste they produce and lack of repair.

[@sofiya6695]

Intresting!

[@c.t5136]

Unfortunately, this content is inaccurate, but otherwise enjoyable. Trainers go back to the late 1800s.

[@hitenpatel6487]

Wo wo..80 years degradation for rubber and 100 more for rest of the parts...I dint know that...will surely go for bio degradable in my next shop

[@Kateydid18]

Yeezys are so ugly