The event was created by Duke neuroscientist Kayla Nwachukwu almost 10 years ago as a way for shoe fanatics to buy, sell and trade sneakers.
She said the event is a way for her to share her passion with strangers who have found a family in iconic footwear. For Nwachukwu, sneakers are just a hobby.
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The event featured over 100 vendors, a trading floor and, for the first time, a live auction.
"I think it's the community. I think just that connection over if you look down at somebody's feet and see what they have on. I think that brings them back every time," Nwachukwu said.