The Sneaker Phone was popularized in the early 1990s through a Sports Illustrated promotion. It is not to be confused with the TalkShoe ShoePhone.
History
In 1991, Sports Illustrated began a television campaign where consumers subscribing to their magazine received a free Sneaker Phone. Sneaker Phones went on to be parodied in various forms of pop culture. The lead character of the 1960s television series Get Smart used a Shoe Phone. NBA player Shaquille O'Neal showed off his shoe phone in the 2005 NBA All-Star Game.
