Kickin’ it in style: Sneaker Con Phoenix draws large crowd to revel in basketball culture


Sneakers are so much more than simple shoes. Sneakers are swag, a fashion statement, an important piece of gear for athletes, a collector’s item as rare as stamps or coins.

And they were on display in abundance when Sneaker Con rolled into the Phoenix Convention Center recently and people from all over, including some big names, came to buy, sell and trade shoes and other items at the event.

There were about 5,000 in attendance, including vendors, at this year’s Phoenix event, which also featured…

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