A festival for sneaker lovers returns to the West End this weekend for a jam-packed day of activities.
On Saturday, August 27 the family-friendly Sole Bloc festival is back for the third edition of the sneaker and lifestyle event.
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The event at SWG3 welcomes thousands of sneaker fans for a day of street food, craft beer, panel talks with industry leaders from sneaker and lifestyle brands, graffiti events and a designated kids area.
Members from the team at Sneakers ER will be offering cleaning services on site for anyone who wants to zhuzh up their trainers.
The biggest private sellers and collectors from the sneaker world will have stalls set up throughout the warehouse to sell and trade rare trainers that can’t be found on the high street.
Street food collective, The Big Feed, will have vendors set up and some of Glasgow’s favourite DJs are scheduled to play throughout the day.
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Magic City, a well-known hiphop and RnB party will be taking over the main room, and a disco party on the outdoor terrace will be soundtracked by Elisco and Craig Moogroove and friends.
Glasgow’s Forty Clothing will be set up in the TV Studio.
Alan Lynn, founder of Sneakers ER and Sole Bloc organiser, said: “We can’t wait to welcome the people to Glasgow for what’s set to be the biggest and best event yet.
“We have so much amazing food, drink and music in store so there’s really something for everyone this year - not just sneaker fans.”
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