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Sneaker Con New York will be on August 09 and 10, 2025 in Brooklyn, New York!

Sneaker Con is a global traveling event known as the “Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth,” where sneaker enthusiasts, or “sneakerheads,” gather to buy, sell, and trade rare and sought-after sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles. Founded in 2009 in New York City by Alan Vinogradov, Barris Vinogradov, and Yu-Ming Wu, it has grown into the world’s largest sneaker convention, hosting over 100 events in more than 30 cities worldwide, including New York, Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, and Singapore, with over 1 million attendees to date.

The event features a massive marketplace with hundreds of vendors offering thousands of sneakers, from vintage classics to limited-edition releases like Air Jordans and Yeezys. Attendees can participate in the Trading Pit, where they can bring sneakers to sell or trade without buyer or seller fees. Sneaker Con also offers free authentication services in partnership with eBay to ensure the legitimacy of sneakers, addressing the issue of counterfeits in the high-demand sneaker market. Additional attractions include special guest appearances, stage games like “40 for 40,” giveaways, and opportunities to meet influencers and content creators. It’s a family-friendly event open to all ages, with tickets typically costing $30-$35, and no ID or age restrictions.Sneaker Con also has a digital platform for online sneaker transactions and has expanded its reach through partnerships, such as with eBay for authentication services. The event emphasizes sneaker culture, bringing together a diverse community of collectors, resellers, and enthusiasts who view sneakers as art, fashion, and investment.

For more information and tickets: https://sneakercon.com/

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