But now I was going back the way I had come. As I raced back into the sports field, my rocket shoes exploded with a loud BANG, and I tumbled to a halt. "Still last" I thought. "Darn".

Famously snooker’s great entertainer of modern times, even Ronnie O’Sullivan’s shoes are capable of stealing the show. Known as ‘The Rocket’ for his extraordinarily speedy play and ability to rack ...