About this Event
Don't miss THE ART OF SNEAKERS, an unprecedented 3 day celebration of sneaker culture and it's impact on fashion and society. The first exhibit to emphasize customized kicks and sustainability, you'll love the world-class designs, hands-on activities, and talks with top artists from The Town and beyond.
Kick things off Friday night with our Opening Reception and Preview, featuring a conversation between Oakland's own Adarius Bell - Lead Designer at Nike - and Vicky Vuong, a legendary customizer and co-host of the Apple podcast Best Foot Forward.
THE ART OF SNEAKERS opens to the public Saturday and Sunday 12-6pm with mind-bending displays from Oakland customizers Stepwise510 and Scratch Customs; Future of Footwear design students from California College of the Arts; rare kicks by The Bakari Company and Sneaker Musuem Oakland; plus customs by Sirron Norris, Joshua Mays, Katt Davis and much, much more.
We are honored that the Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) are sponsoring our SneakHER Initiative activities during the weekend, teaming up with SoleSpace Lab to elevate emerging and existing female leadership in this male-dominated field.
THANK YOU to our Sponsors - Contact us to join the list!
Visit Oakland, The Golden State Valkyries (WNBA), Oakland Venue Management, Circle Ahead Magazine, Oakland Roots & Soul Sports Clubs, Sneaker Museum Oakland, ROOR, and Oakland Style Lab.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Downtown Oakland, 1955 Broadway, Oakland, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 50.00
