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Sneaker store puts mall Foot Lockers to shame, shame, shame. Same solid kicks, Nike, New Balance, Vans, and Adidas but exclusive and limited edition runs. Wildly open space featuring walls of sneakers next to provocative sponsored art installation pieces. Sneaker kids work with Nike and Oakley corporate giants for killer collaborations only featured at Blends. Partnerships like this are common practice in the world of street art in order for the giants to reach out to a new demographic. End result is limited availability of some of the best kicks to hit the street.
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