NBA Jam Presents Sneaker Pimps NYC

The culture of the sneakerhead, which melds elements from the hip-hop and skater scenes, is finally achieving mainstream status. Designer kicks are more popular than ever—see Jeremy Scott’s collaboration with Adidas, or Kanye West’s 2009 line for Louis Vuitton, which sold out in a snap—while blogs like HighSnobiety and Sole Collector chronicle the latest trainer trends. See what all the fuss is about on December 4, when the Sneaker Pimps USA Tour hits New York City. At this stop, you can check out more than 1,500 rare and limited-edition pairs by brands like Vans and New Balance, along with live performances by hip-hop legends Redman and Ghostface Killah.