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SneakerZone – Leeds – Jan 2023
We arrive In Leeds on a windy day, Lucas Skywalker and I are here for Sneaker Zone. Its my theory that It doesn’t matter what part of the world you attend a sneaker event, the comradery is always the same, that love for the works of art we wear on our feet overpowers any of the everyday issues that drive us apart.
In the queue you clock what people have on their feet and I have to say i expected to see more adidas but i think although adidas is strong in the north, sneaker events with reseller being a buyers market the majority if items/sneakers on show are of the Swoosh persuasion.
Get scanned In and tagged up and were In, you’ve got the usual set up of lots of stalls covered in sneakers, and sneaker related goods, putters drifting from table to table, admiring the kicks, looking for a bargain or like myself just taking In the atmosphere and enjoying the energy In the room.
I’m at the event with my son Skywlaker and he’s on the lookout for something to buy, i just leave him to it and do my thing while he’s bartering with resellers, I’m talking to people and taking pictures, networking and soaking up all SneakerZone has to offer.
JMJ would like to take a moment to thank everyone that gave us a little bit of their time on the day, we appreciate you all, your kind words of support your willingness to participate was/Is very much appreciated.
Have to say SneakerZone did not disappoint, got to meet some really cool fellow sneakerheads, spoke to the one of the organisers and he told me to get In touch about being part of the press-core for future events.
Got to meet Jermaine Jenas, who was pretty cool about giving his time to take a few pics. Sneakerheads are just comfortable around other sneakerheads, its a relaxed, respectful energy that just always feels like a safe space, call it a sneaker place, that’s always easy to embrace.