Sneaker Con is the world’s biggest sneaker convention, and it features all sorts of vendors from sneakers to accessories. I just attended my fourth Washington DC convention as a vendor, and once again I had no complaints. In my opinion anyone who likes sneakers should attend the event. The price for attendees is a little steep at $28, but there are hundreds of vendors, over 100,000 pairs of sneakers and all sorts of entertainment including my favorite, Ace of Customs. Ace of Customs is a live show they film at each event where three sneaker customizers come and compete live.

This past event was my favorite for many reasons including the location. It was held at the Gaylord Marriott in National Harbor, Maryland. As a vendor it was an easy, process of loading and unloading. There was also a ton of parking available near by. I liked the layout of the event, and they always do a good job to keep everyone happy. I always enjoy getting to meet new customers and new vendors. The event is a great place to network, which is the key to success in my opinion.

There is really no other convention like it that will give you the experience you get; it is kind of like a sneakerheads heaven. If you go as an attendee, you will be stuck in a long, neverending line to get in, but it is definitely worth the wait. Even if you don’t want to spend $1,000 on a pair of shoes, there are endless options for below $100, plus their is other clothing and accessories for cheap.

Another aspect I like about Sneaker Con is that it draws a lot of celebrities and athletes. At this past event, I saw a lot of famous Youtubers and a handful of Washington Redskins players including Kirk Cousins, the quarterback. If you want to be involved in the sneaker industry or streetwear, Sneaker Con events are a great place to learn about the business and ask questions. Most of the vendors are good people willing to answer questions.

There is almost a weird feeling when you attend the event because everyone has respect for one another since everyone shares the same interest. Plus, you get to see shoes that you would have no other way to see in your life since they are so limited.

If you want to attend the next event, you can head up to New York for the two day event Nov. 5 and 6.

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Sneaker Con 2016