[dsevern]

According to 'Pitch Invasion' by Barbara Smit (cracking read by the way), the guy credited with inventing the adidas Superstar basket ball shoe is a bloke called Chris Severn. Mr Dassler had the sneaker ready but it was Severn who added the now iconic rubber "shell toe", back in 1969. I know the 35th Anniversary was based on 1970, but that's what the book says.

Wonder if he's still alive? He certainly deserves to be honored/knighted/cannonised the whole kaboodle!!

fc

Indeed, Chris Severn is still alive and well. He is my father and was the designer of the Superstar, Pro-model, and Stan Smith shoes. He was also the Executive Director of Adidas USA in the mid 70's.