Would You Shop At A Fake Sneaker Mall (Photo by Tim Boyle/Newsmakers)
A gigantic sneaker mall is wild, but what is even wilder is a fake sneaker mall. Would you shop at a fake sneaker mall? Let’s be real, the sneaker world is something totally different and very interesting to know about. If you are a true die hard sneakerhead then this type of mall probably would not be the place for you to enjoy or attend.
I can be honest with you, I am not sure if I would shop at a fake sneaker mall. Honestly, everyone is going to go into the fake sneaker mall if they had the opportunity to be able to see exactly what is there. As usual, I was scrolling social media and came across a video. The video was showing off a fake sneaker mall and I really couldn’t believe it. Low and behold it was posted by a reputable account. It was posted by Complex. The fake sneaker mall is in Medellin, Colombia allegedly. I mean this is really set up like an actual mall with actually stores of fake sneakers! What in the world?!
The above video starts by showing the building outside and then inside one of the stores. The main thing I wanted to see inside the fake sneaker mall was how the shoes looked. How fake are we talking? Now, honestly, these shoes don’t look incredibly fake, but the real question are you visiting the fake shoe mall if you had to Colombia?
Check Out These 8 Black-Owned Sneaker Brands
With the holiday season in full gear, it should be no surprise that footwear is one of the hottest items to buy. Google says And not just any footwear — the sneaker game is booming. According to statista.com, the sneaker industry is booming, valued at $21 billion in the U.S. And while the popularity is there, Black-owned sneaker brands still don’t get their just due.
For example, when researching to write this blog, it did not surprise me that the big-named sneaker brands still lead at the top. Consider when you think of a sneaker brand, what’s the first one that pops in your head? Nike? New Balance, or Converse? None of these are black-owned, though they attract millions of Black consumers.
Even the most popular athletes, celebrities, and influencers aren’t wearing sneakers owned by Black folks, but can we blame them? I say not, as most Americans don’t even know where to go to find Black-owned sneaker brands. With a little help from Google, I researched to find these eight Black-owned sneaker brands in the U.S.
And what I like about these brands is the diversity in design and boldness in colors. Some of them even look like statement pieces. They tell a story and challenge the average. Check out these eight Black-owned sneaker brands that may perhaps make someone’s holiday a bit more inspirational.
If you’re a runner and/or enojoy long endurance workouts, then this running shoe brand is made for you. The shoes have a built in mesh, but are firm enough to provide for extra support for your ankle. Across the board, it’s considered one of the best in Black-owned workout footwear.
With this brand, you get the best of both worlds. You get a top-tier design along with high-quality production. And then there’s the commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
This is the first social footwear brand to come out of Africa. It specializes in sizes that range larger than your average sneaker brand with designed for those who don’t mind standing out in a crowd.
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