Sneakers That Defined 1980s Hardcore
During the late 1970s, punk’s DNA began to mutate. Across San Francisco and Southern California, the beats-per-minute accelerated, and understated sneakers replaced cultural linchpins like Dr. Martens.
The perceived nihilism of early punk gave way to a new philosophical disposition articulated by bands like Youth Of Today, and the choices they made below the heel.
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