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Sneaker and streetwear boutique founded in 2006 in Lafayette, Louisiana, by Derek Curry; expanded to Baton Rouge in 2012 and now runs six stores across Louisiana and Texas, including New Orleans, Austin and Dallas.
Sneaker Politics is a sneaker and streetwear boutique chain founded in 2006 in Lafayette, Louisiana, by Derek Curry. After six years operating a single Lafayette location, the company opened a second store in Baton Rouge, and has since grown to six locations spanning Louisiana and Texas. The chain is known for limited-release sneaker drops and community-focused store events.