Sneaker heads, can I have your attention? On February 4th, 2023, Sneaker Con will make its way to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center for the 2nd annual event in San Antonio, Texas. Sneaker Con San Antonio will feature sneakers, streetwear and a day full of activities and informative literature on the culture of footwear. This year, NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman will make an appearance with his signature t-shirt as he shares his experiences and all exclusive footwear that has made him a legend.
Sneaker Con, known as the world’s premier sneaker conventions, travels throughout the U.S. and abroad bringing sneaker fanatics the ultimate experience. From vendors, enthusiasts, performances and influencers from all corners of the earth, Sneaker Con is necessary to the shoe culture. Attendees are able to buy, sell, and trade some of the most sought after sneakers in the footwear game.
What makes Sneaker Con San Antonio 2023 unique is the Alamo City emerging sneaker climate. Home to the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, SA is fastly becoming diverse in the arts, which includes the love for footwear. From Skateboarders, to Olympic hopefuls, San Antonio has become home to some of the most popular destinations for entertainment. With entertainment, comes the love of footwear. For many in the sneaker space, Sneaker Con gives them the opportunity to network on new brand variations, activations and collaborate on ideas of future improvements.
What to Expect
With over 300+ vendors expected, as soon as the doors open to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, the atmosphere is sure to be electric. Attendees will be amazed with a plethora of options which includes; a 40 for 40 competition where participants will have opportunity to win surprise packages and awards, to exclusive Sneaker Con merch that will be available only at the show. In addition to the vendors, Sneaker Con sponsors Monster Energy Drinks, ONTWRK, MGM Resorts International, along with eBay and their trademark authenticity guarantee team will be in the house.
From exclusive kicks, to the best sneakers available on the market, Sneaker Con will have an array of styles and never seen before pieces. Sneaker Con is notorious for exceeding the expectations of the most avid collectors with some of the most sought after products in the industry. If Sneaker Con San Antonio 2022 was an indicator of what to expect at this year’s epic event, we are in for a treat. Last year the likes of brand pioneers such as Full Fit Larry and Scott Norris of Private Selection (Dallas), Phillip Macias (assistant cobbler) and Jake Danklefs – founder and creative artist of Dank & Co (Sneaker Customizer who has done custom pieces for Lebron James and countless others), Norman Dawson, Reshoevn8r and Snkrglove. Music Entertainment Exec and sneaker enthusiast Keith “Youngin” George II was in attendance as a representative for Snkrglove showcasing the Snkrglove to attendee’s and vendors.
Sneaker Con 2022, brought a well welcome boost to San Antonio’s travel, tourism and convention initiative which was responsible for nearly 16.2 Billion in revenue. With Sneaker Con 2023 approaching, analyst predict the sneaker convention will easily exceed last years attendance numbers.
