Where'd You Get Those? - New York City's Sneaker Culture 1960-1987

"The definitive book on the rise of sneaker fanaticism." - Paper magazine Twenty years after its first publication, and a decade since the last edition, this timeless, definitive volume on sneaker culture is finally back in print. Lavishly illustrated and remarkably comprehensive, Where'd You Got Those? is an insider's account that traces New York City's sneaker culture back to its earliest days. Sneaker enthusiast Bobbito Garcia describes how a small and dedicated group of sneaker consumers in the 1970s and early '80s proved crucial in establishing today's corporate giants like Nike and Adidas, and writes with precision and love.

The book chronicles the rise of sneakers through the lean years of the '60s and examines the bulk of the nearly 400 sneakers released during the golden years of 1970-87, through information-packed entries for each model, including all available colorways, nicknames for specific shoe models, relevant athlete recommendations, and ongoing commentary and stories from a gallery of fanatics who weigh in on the pros and cons of each sneaker. Through lifestyle chapters like "Arts and Crafts" (which details the process of customizing sneakers) and "Thou Shalt Not" ("The No-Nos of New York Sneakers"), Where'd You Get Those? examines this enduring subculture from every angle. This classic 20th anniversary edition features the cover art from the first edition as well as essays collected from the 10th anniversary edition.

Bobbito Garcia (born 1966), born in New York City, is a writer, DJ, photographer, filmmaker, and basketball player. Often credited as the first sneaker journalist, Garcia wrote his seminal Source article "Confessions of a Sneaker Addict" in 1990 and has been documenting the culture ever since.

Hardcover 280 pages

ISBN 9780972592079