this book is an exhaustive look at the enduring love affair between the youth of new york city and sneakers. lavishly illustrated and fully comprehensive,
where'd you get those? is an insider's account that traces new york city sneaker culture back to its earliest days, chronicling the rise of sneakers in the 1960s through the golden years of 1970 to 1987.
information-packed entries for each model include all of the color combinations available, nicknames of particular models, any relevant athlete endorsement, and (often hilarious) running commentary and stories from a rogues' gallery of fanatics who weigh in on the pros and cons of each sneaker. via ancillary lifestyle chapters like "arts and crafts", (which details the elaborate process of customizing sneakers ) and "the sock hop" (which introduces the unfortunates who had their shoes stolen off their feet, and the sneakers junkies who took them), where'd you get those? examines sneaker culture from every angle. aficionado bobbito garcia – who penned one of the first articles on sneakers in a national magazine – writes with an exactitude and affection that only a true believer could bring.
english. hardcover. 280 pages. 8”w x 10”h.
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