Sneakerheads flocked to St. John’s University Thursday night for a new exhibit celebrating New York City’s special relationship to custom-made kicks — including their influence on hip hop and…
Sneakerheads flocked to St. Johns University Thursday night for a new exhibit celebrating New York City's special relationship to custom-made kicks.Sneakerheads flocked to St. John’s University Thursday night for a new exhibit celebrating New York City’s special relationship toDubbed “We Are Shoe York City,” the special event amounted to the Met Gala of sneakerdom — complete with rare and classic kicks on display in glass cases.
“There’s all these different communities that have been built around sneakers — from people that are going out and trying to find those really rare sneakers, to people that are now customizing,” she said. “It’s just a really cool way, I think, to express yourself through your outfit.”Sneakers on display include a pair of Adidas Superstars, like the ones worn by RUN-DMC, to represent Queens along with Nike Dunk High “Wu Tangs” dedicated to Staten Island.
“People are taking way more risks when it comes to sneakers. And I feel like that’s New York at its core,” said Lee, who attended the event Thursday.
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