06-02-2025
Hype, style, and culture collide as Sneaker Con strides into Riyadh
Do you know your Air Jordans from your Yeezys? Well, we have some exciting news. Sneaker Con takes place across the world, and is now coming to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Running from 7 to 9 February at anb Arena, the event is part of Riyadh Season and celebrates all things sneakers.
Sneaker Con was founded in 2008 by Alan Vinogradov, Barris Vinogradov and Yu-Ming Wu, and aims to be a must-visit destination for the sneaker community. Today, the event brings together more than 4,000 exhibitors and takes place across 30 cities, ranging from America to Asia. Plus, the event attracts more than 300,000 visitors.
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Sneaker Con in Riyadh will combine entertainment, culture, and sporting events to create the region's ultimate sneaker trading marketplace. More than 150 vendors from the United States, the Middle East, and beyond will participate. Shoppers can expect collectables, rare finds, and new releases. Visitors will also have the opportunity to buy, sell, and trade at the Trading Pit.
The convention features its trademark Trading Pit, where visitors can buy, sell, and trade some of the most coveted sneakers and collectables. Plus, there are auctions of exclusive sneakers. All of the events have special guests, including fashion influencers. Previous events have welcomed industry influencers, such as Jeff Staple, SBTG, and TwoJsKicks.
Get there early – the first 10 people to get to the stage can join games and win prizes, and there will be special guests throughout the event.
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