On Saturday, March 5th Vancouver will be hosting Sneaker Con at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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You can check out over 100 vendors selling authentic sneakers and streetwear. You’re also welcome to bring your own “hype” sneakers to show off or sell/trade. With tickets starting at $36.83.
The eBay sponsored event provides on-site authenticators that verify whether sneakers are “real or fake.”
Sneaker shopping can get pretty pricey. Some buyers have reported spending $15k on one pair of kicks at Sneaker Con Chicago (Jordan 4 Retro Wahlburgers). You’d definitely want an authenticator when you’re dropping that kind of cash.
You can expect to see labels like Jordan, Yeezy, New Balance, Nike and Adidas.
Styles that are hot right now:
Nike Low Dunks
The Nike SB (skateboarding) shoe has become trendy following the popularity of the Jordan 1 in 2020. Chunkier than the Jordan 1, the shoe provides an awesome silhouette with baggy pants. The shape is pretty much a hybrid of an Air Force 1 and a Jordan 1.
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Air Jordan 4
The Air Jordan 4 is a classic 90’s basketball silhouette, even chunkier than the Nike Dunks. Air Jordans have a special place in any sneakerhead’s heart with their cultural history. The shoes were created for basketball Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan during his time with the Chicago Bulls. In 1985, Air Jordans were released to the public and have been a staple in the sports and fashion industry since.
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New Balance 550
Reintroduced in 2020, the New Balance 550’s have become the world’s new Air Force 1. They give a retro feel with a classic shape that goes with any outfit. Some may say these sneakers are “over-hyped” but I think the timeless style is here to stay for another season.
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With Kanye West’s resurgence in the media with Jeen-Yuhs and Donda 2, I wouldn’t be surprised if Yeezys make a big comeback as well.
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