A regional fashion footwear retailer will soon open a prime storefront location on Chapel Street in downtown New Haven.
Sneaker Junkies will open a store at 976 Chapel Street, opposite the upper Green, by the end of August, according to a company spokesperson. The Yale property, which formerly housed the Connecticut Running store, is part of the Shops at Yale portfolio and managed by Yale University Properties.
The Providence, R.I.-headquartered retailer specializes in higher-end athletic brands from Adidas and Air Jordan to fashion-forward niche labels such as Billionaire Boys Club and 10 Deep.
Since opening a dozen years ago, Sneaker Junkies specializes in streetwear and limited-edition fashion brands. The store’s niche is sneaker brands not typically found in mall chain retail stores.
Other brands and collections consumers can expect to find on the Sneaker Junkies’ retail racks include Y3, Alife, the Hundreds, Crooks & Castles, Creative Recreation, Clae, Penfield, Staple, Stussy, 10 Deep, Orisue, Mighty Healthy, Reebok, Puma, Hellz Bellz, Married to the Mob and other labels.
The company says it is now interviewing employees for the new store. E-mail info@sneakerjunkiesusa.com to learn more.
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