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[PB-20] Change and persistence of sneaker design

An analysis of 157 models sold in Japan between 2002 and 2009

*Hiroki Seki¹, Takeru Kobayashi¹, Yuki Kodama¹, Kenta Suzuki¹ (1. Tokyo City University)

Keywords:Sneaker, Product design, Change and persistence

This study aims to examine the characteristics of sneaker design by analyzing 157 models sold in Japan between 2002 and 2009. The analysis focused on ten criteria regarding sneaker design, such as "material," "shape," and others. Based on the results, the change and persistence of the sneaker design were considered.