Sneakerheads: Define Sole Serves Up Killer Kicks And More

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In addition to being a street art hot spot, Melrose and Fairfax is also ground zero for killer kicks and sick streetwear. The latest addition to the cool 'hood is Define Sole, which now serving sneakerheads at 7957 Melrose Ave.

Specializing in global footwear finds from up-and-coming and independent lines, the shop stocks merch from New Zealand's Yours, France's Veja, the Netherlands' Filling Pieces, Germany's Naviiv and others, plus US-base brands like Clae, Gourmet, Mitchell & Ness and more. On top of all that, the store also offers a curated selection of watches from G-Shock and and Nooka, plus snapbacks and more by Mint Creations and Norwood, among others.

Define Sole is open Mondays to Sundays from 12pm to 7pm.
· Define Sole [Official Site]
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