For over 40 years, Jan Jansen has been designing and selling shoes. His designs include the clog of 1969, the bamboo shoe of 1973 and the floating wedge of 1989. He has worked with some of the world's most renowned designers, such as Dior, Manolo Blahnik, Stephnae Kelian and Charles Joudan. He has received many prestigious awards - including the Grand Seigneur Prize by the Fashion Association in 1996 - and his work has been exhibited all over the world. This book illustrates fifty of the very best Jan Jansen designs, offering an insight into the life and the inspiration of this top designer. 160 colour & 28 b/w illustrations