In The First Pair, Christyna Pourhabib sits down with sneaker enthusiasts as they remember the first pair of sneakers that made them feel fly. Featuring interviews and photographs taken on the streets of Los Angeles and New York, The First Pair considers how shoes embody and evoke the past. It brings to life the dynamic and diverse world of sneaker culture and considers how sneakers transcend cultural boundaries.
Softcover | 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 | 176 pages | color
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“Her love of sneakers sparked an idea in her mind that quickly transformed into a full-fledged physical masterpiece.
And she has opened the door for women of color to plant themselves in a community that often forgets about one of its biggest sources of inspiration.” - Hypebae