my husband is the sneaker fan in the [...]]]> dunkxchange was nothing like i expected but that’s a good thing. i’ve been to different kinds of conventions & trade shows over the past 10 years and this one had a very chill yet lively vibe. it didn’t feel pretentious like most of them often do.

my husband is the sneaker fan in the family and his love for kicks is growing with the kids. i just thank god that they aren’t that insane over ‘em…yet!!!

to get an idea of what goes down, there’s a lot of sellers just walking around holding boxes or shoes that you can either buy or trade. there wasn’t a shortage of vendor tables either, it was packed with tables inside and outside! there were set prices on most items but i’m sure bartering is welcome. just don’t lowball or you’d probably get laughed outta there! bring cash! so while all this is going on, there’s a couple hosts on stage doing giveaways and the dj is spinnin’. there were a ton of giveaways! i’m sure each and everyone in the building went home with something! C got hooked up with a free shirt from acrylick!

i enjoyed performances by: dj clark kent, jacewon, plus givens and evidence of dilated peoples. i was looking forward to the GZA but he was a no show. the venue wanted everyone to clear out by 7pm, we left at about 710pm and i heard he showed up at 715pm. that’s the breaks. i was even looking forward to DJ MUGGS of cypress hill spin but for some reason he didn’t. he was in the building too!

so would i go again? hell yes! i’d prefer if it wasn’t so hot in there and if GZA actually took the stage. next time i promise to come with a wad of cash to spoil my man. yessir.

next stops for dunkxchange is boston, vegas and SF. thanks curtis!  congratulations to you and your crew on the big four!

the trading floor.

signed ?uestlove

winner of the sneaker battle. LA Gear Michael Jacksons

the prize: custom laser etched 2009 sneaker battle champion

dj clark kent

evidence:dilated peoples

evidence (& others) gave his kicks to a lucky fan. check out his socks!

more fotos here.