Sneaker Freaker: Death of the Independent Sneaker Store

Sneaker Freaker launch a fascinating editorial into the current landscape of independent

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Sneaker Freaker launch a fascinating editorial into the current landscape of independent sneaker boutiques. Titled Death of the Independent Sneaker Store, Sneaker Freaker’s Woody asks a number of influential shop owners their take on the whole situation as well as his own thoughts on the perceived elitism of boutiques and the creative run-off of maintaining independent retailers.

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