Where’d You Get Those? New York City Sneaker Culture: 1960–1987

Step into the origins of modern sneaker culture with Where'd You Get Those?, the definitive history of New York City's sneaker scene during its most influential years. Written by sneaker historian, DJ, and cultural icon Bobbito Garcia, this celebrated volume traces the evolution of athletic footwear from practical sports equipment to one of the most recognizable symbols of fashion, music, and street culture.

Featuring nearly 400 sneaker models released between 1970 and 1987 and illustrated with almost 500 photographs, the book explores the brands, athletes, collectors, and enthusiasts who helped shape today's global sneaker phenomenon. Packed with historical insights, model details, original colorways, athlete endorsements, and entertaining commentary, it offers a fascinating look at the shoes that defined a generation and transformed popular culture.

Whether you're a longtime sneaker collector, sports enthusiast, fashion lover, or design fan, Where'd You Get Those? is an essential reference and a nostalgic celebration of one of the most influential movements in contemporary style.

• Full Title: Where'd You Get Those?: New York City's Sneaker Culture: 1960–1987
• Author: Bobbito Garcia
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Testify Books
• Category: Fashion, Sneakers, Street Culture & Design
• Pages: 264
• Features: Nearly 400 sneaker models, almost 500 photographs, historical commentary, athlete endorsements, original colorways, and New York sneaker culture history
• Dimensions: 8" W × 10" H × 0.75" D
• Weight: 2.25 lbs