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An Annotated Bibliography

Works Cited

Choi, J. W., et al. "Who Are These Sneakerheads?" 2015, doi:10.31274/itaa_proceedings-

180814-201.

The source is informative and it defines and describes who sneakerheads are as a subculture

and what they do. It is an updated source and contains valuable information that will benefit

the study in in answering questions about the origins and purpose of the sneakerhead

subculture. Further, the source will inform about the history and development of the

subculture and its geographic coverage.

Choi, J. W., and M. Kim. "Do the Sneakerheads Just Want to Be Like Mike?" 2014,

doi:10.31274/itaa_proceedings-180814-925.

The source will be helpful in providing information about the origin of sneakerhead as a

subculture, it also explains the development and market expansion of sneakers which reflect

the growing popularity of the subculture. The source also contains reports on various

academic studies regarding the sneakerhead subculture. It also has a conceptual framework

and scientific inquiry into the subculture. The results of the study show the state and

development of the subculture in the last ten years

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Giebelhausen, M., and S. Lawson. "Sneakerheads and Custom Kicks: Insights into Symbolic

Mass Customization." Handbook of Research in Mass Customization and

Personalization, 2009, pp. 226-239, doi:10.1142/9789814280280_0012.

The source analyzes the origin and development of sneakerhead subculture. The source uses

narrative inquiry to conduct empirical research. The researcher provides a chronological

development of the subculture from sneaker wearers to sneakerhead. Further, the source

acknowledges the development of economy and social structures because of the subculture.

Levine, Alaina. "How A Sneaker Geek Landed His Dream Job, One Step at A Time." Science

(2017): n. pag. Web.

Levine provides justification that sneakerhead is a subculture and not just a popular hobby. The

source also provides a personal account of a person who ascribes to the sneakerhead culture. The

account is important as it describes the personal development of a hobby and love for sneakers to

a subculture. It further proves that over time, sneaker loving people ascribe to the sneakerhead

subculture. It also provides information about the dynamic scenario through which the market for

sneakers expands because of the subculture and later reinforces the sneakerhead culture.

Ota, K. et al. "Sneaker Males Are Not Necessarily Similar to Females in Color in A Sexually

Monochromatic Cichlid." Journal of Zoology 293.1 (2014): 63-70. Web.

The source is important as it documents the rise and development of sneakerhead subculture in

respect to gender. The source will help the researcher to explore the differences in the subculture

based on gender. Further, the source will provide information about the different meanings that

both men and women attach to the subculture and its practice. further the source documents the
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difference in the culture as reflected by fashion trends that applause sneakers. The source is an

all-inclusive report.

Laitasalo, Riku. "Sneakerheads: Influencers of Industry or Insignificant Insiders? A Business

History on The Collectible Sneaker Market." Masters. Aalto University, 2013. Print.

The dissertation explores the development of the sneakerhead subculture. It also provides the

economic interpretation that the subculture had had on the sneaker business. Further, the

researcher will acquire data on the role of the internet in development and popularity of the

sneakerhead business. With a chronological account of the birth and growth of the subculture,

the author informs about the marketization of sneakers that result from the subculture.