All aboard the SNKRS XPRESS! In anticipation of one of the biggest events to ever hit Toronto, Canada, Nike and Jordan are pulling all the stops to create the ultimate experience for residents and visitors alike during All-Star Weekend. It will feature a curated colleciton of footwear including the Nike Air Force 1 Flyknit, Air Jordan XXX, Jordan Cement IV, Kobe 11 Royalty and several surprise drops that basketball fans from around the world would give their left arm to see.
The Toronto SNKRS XPRESS station will be located in the downtown core on Queen Street West. Other similar SNKRS XPRESS stations will be popping up in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. To access the unique streetcar experience, people will have to sign up.
Streetcar Shoe Experiences
The Nike SNKRS XPRESS is a Curated Event for All-Star Weekend
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