SoleCon Sneaker Festival/Tour Kicks Off September 14th

SNEAKER ENTHUSIASTS LACE UP FOR THE NATIONAL SOLECON SNEAKER FESTIVAL AND TOUR PRESENTED BY SOULCHASERS

CONVENTION KICKS OFF IN CONEY ISLAND WITH “WARRIORS” THEMED SHOW SEPTEMBER 14TH

Tour has footprints in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Boston and Orlando
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SoleChasers, LLC. (www.solechasers.com) announces the return of the SoleCon Sneaker Festival and National Tour, a vibrant celebration of the footwear staple, providing enthusiasts with show-stopping fashion exhibitions, exclusive shopping, celebrity appearances, musical performances, buy/sell/trade opportunities and family activities. The first installment of the multi-city tour is an all-ages event themed after the cult classic movie, “The Warriors,” taking place at Coney Island’s MCU Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, on September 14, 2014 from noon until 6 P.M. General admission tickets cost $15 and are available nationwide via Eventbrite.

Spectators and collectors will be able to participate in a thrilling marketplace, allowing buying, selling and trading of a vast array of quality merchandise. Buzz-worthy brands will be on display, as well as live customizations, stylish clothing, unique accessories and rare collections from international vendors and local buffs, all being showcased during the festival. The agenda also includes sneaker crew competitions, where participants go toe-to-toe to vie for the title of “Best Sneaker Crew,” as well as receive a $1,000 cash prize.

The SoleChasers brand is the brainchild of sneaker culture expert, entrepreneur and owner of Brooklyn’s Pounds Boutique, Christopher Lee. The hub serves as an authority on all subjects related to the sporty footwear, through their namesake media platforms, the SoleChasers.com blog and SoleChasers, smartphone application.

The SoleCon event, which has sold out each year since its 2010 inception, attracts notable trendsetters, such as celebrity party-starter DJ Whoo Kid, who has been tapped to keep the crowd swaying during the Brooklyn show. Football star Victor Cruz and television personality Bow Wow are among the list of past supporters and attendees.

SOLECON TOUR SCHEDULE
• Brooklyn, NY- Sunday, September 14, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at MCU Park
• Atlanta, GA- Sunday, September 21, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at George State University
• Orlando, FL- Sunday, September 15, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the University of Central Florida’s Pegasus Ballroom
• Boston, MA- Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Naga Night Club
• New York, NY- Sunday, December 21, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Stage 48
• Los Angeles, CA- Sunday, March 22, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at CMC California Market Center

SoleChasers has teamed up with The Allen Kinard Impact Foundation to continue their tradition of giving, with a special presentation by their philanthropic leg, Sneakers For Scholars. The platform works in tandem with community leaders to help kids get a firm academic footing by offering support, school supplies, footwear and incentives, while raising awareness for the national anti-bullying campaign, Stop Bullying. Organizers will be accepting donations of new or gently worn sneakers for elementary aged students at each SoleCon event, which will be awarded to deserving students.

For more information about SoleCon or to purchase tickets, log on to www.SoleChasers.com and follow #SoleConTour.

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