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The Sneaker-Restaurant Trend Marches On

Where: 38 Lispenard St. [map], New York, NY, United States, 10013
October 6, 2008 at 11:00 AM | by BS | 1 Comment

Two is a trend when it's this random. What's up with faux-restaurant sneaker shops? First, Philly starts selling sneakers from an undercover Chinese joint, and now New York's latest sneaker shop is disguised as a soul food counter.

At SoleFood NYC, you can check out rare Nikes or bring in your own sneaks to be customized by local graffiti artists. The sneakers are stored in deli-style display cases, and you can try them on while hanging out at diner-style booths.

SoleFood NYC does one-up the Philly joint: On Sundays, they even operate as a bit of a real restaurant, too. You can take your new kicks home along with a takeout container full of collard greens, candied yams, and other soul food goodies.

Related Stories:
· SoleFood NYC [Official Site]
· Secret Sneaker Shopping: The New Speakeasy [Jaunted]
· Sneakers coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Jonathan Sloan]

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  1. pbb

    Jaunted Member

    Make it three...

    At Dave's Quality Meats in the East Village, "Bags hang from meat hooks, tees marinate in a refrigerator and kicks come home in brown paper bags that look like they're holding a pound of brisket."
    October 6, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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