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Looking for a new investment? Check your shoe closet

Sep 2, 2016
StockX is the world's first sneaker stock market.
Shoes like the Nike Air Yeezy 2 can be found on the new sneaker stock market...for thousands of dollars.
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Portland economy runs with the sneaker set

Nov 26, 2015
Big name sports apparel companies bring benefits to the city.

Portland: Sneaker hub of the universe

Nov 17, 2015
Portland has emerged as the sneaker mecca at the heart of a $20 billion industry.

The economic evolution of streetwear

Dec 11, 2014
Catering to a fashion hungry crowd with a penchant for the newest of the new.

30 years ago, the Air Jordan brought celebrity to sneakers

Apr 24, 2014
Air Jordans started a sneaker collecting culture.

Sneakers on the runway

Feb 4, 2014
This Fashion Week, gym wear goes couture

For public good, not for profit.

The old-school basketball shoes that stepped up endorsement deals

Dec 27, 2013
Sales of basketball shoes hit $3.7 billion dollars last year. A look back at two athletes' endorsement deals that changed the industry.