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

Bobbito Garcia (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2006

Finally in paperback! This critically acclaimed, best-selling insider's account of New York's sneaker culture chronicles the rise of the mighty gym shoe, with the bulk of the book examining nearly 400 models released during the golden years of 1970-1987. Bobbito Garcia, a DJ, a VIBE columnist and the host of ESPN2's "It's the Shoes," describes how a small and dedicated group of consumers in the 1970s and early 80s were instrumental in creating the trends that have made athletic shoes ubiquitous today and in establishing current corporate giants like Nike and Adidas. Information-packed entries for each model include available color combinations, athletic endorsements and often hilarious running commentary and stories from a rogues' gallery of fanatics who weigh in on the pros and cons of each shoe. It's all here, fully illustrated with almost 500 photographs: everything you ever wanted to know about the production, distribution and consumption of sneakers in New York City during the seminal years that set the stage for their worldwide dominance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Testify Books (September 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972592032
• ISBN-13: 978-0972592031
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.8 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,221,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, it's the shoes! August 10, 2008

By Timothy Gallagher

Format:Paperback

If you love hoops and played any serious ball in the 60's or 70's this is a must read. It has become a coffee table book in our home and I find myself picking it up often to look at the classic pictures of BBall shoes or to get a laugh from the dead on observations and memories. I was in the thick of the changing world from canvas Chuck's to adidas, Puma, Pro Keds... the pre-Nike era.

5.0 out of 5 stars "Back in the days..." June 22, 2008

By LXO

Format:Paperback

Yes, Yes Y'all,

I'm not a sneaker fiend (not that it is a negative term), but this book is "DOPE"! If you are a sneaker addict, then this book is for you. Buy this joint NOW!

Peeese!

Mr. J.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but biased October 24, 2007

By Nia

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Bobbito's little tour of the history and evolution of the sneaker culture gives us a personal look into what made the sneaker game what it is today. Although Bobbito should be well respected for his knowledge and contribution to the sneaker culture his elitist attitude towards shoes made post 1980s is somewhat off-putting to the generation that came after his.