As a creative who’s drawn his entire life, Baton Rouge tattoo artist Devin Hitt (@devinhittart) gravitated towards a more permanent canvas as he grew in his craft. Specializing in fine-line black and grey, Devin is now among the industry’s elite, working with high-profile clients and creating art that is alive and begs for conversation. What’s made him most proud of the industry he’s in, is the direction it has gone—finally being accepted as a fine art versus the old-school stigma. Being able to meet clients from all walks of life who’ve sat in his chair and enable them to feel more confident ..read more

Last night, we had the honor of hosting WMNS PWR HR: a private candlelit dinner centered around a group of women in the Dallas community who are paving the way for future leaders in their respective fields. With this release, we wanted to give women exclusive access to the Air Jordan 11 'Midnight Navy.' Thanks to Jordan Brand (@jumpman23), we gifted these women their pair before their release on Friday, 11/11 ..read more

NOLA GOTTA SHINE. ⚜️⁠ ⁠ New Orleans has always had a special place in our hearts and we'd like to thank everyone for coming by the shop this past weekend and making this release one to remember. Huge thanks to Mannie Fresh (@manniefresh), Digital (@callmedjdigital), Polo Silk (@polonolaphotography) & Hennessy (@hennessyus). Read more about the release in the Nola.com article here ..read more

We believe we’ve done a great job integrating ourselves into the Dallas community, so it was momentous to hear that Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was going to be a part of Sneaker Shopping with Complex at our very own Deep Ellum location. Sneaker Shopping with Complex is a series of short videos starring celebrities across all industries showing off their sneaker selections and sharing information about what footwear means to them. Some guests are certainly more knowledgeable than others about the shoe game, and Cuban definitely knows his stuff. From his history with NBA players a ..read more

The latest installment of the Nike Air Force 1 ‘City Pack’ celebrates a city very important to us: New Orleans, Louisiana. This sneaker pays homage to the Big Easy with a variety of extravagant, eye-catching details. An otherwise all white patent leather silhouette is adorned with metallic gold eyestays, dubraes with the city's area code, a shimmering Swoosh composed of silver glitter, and the word ‘NOLA’ debossed on the heel counter. We invite you to join us at Sneaker Politics New Orleans (226 Decatur St) for an in-store event celebrating AF1’s release. With drinks from Hennessy, a special a ..read more

Growing up in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana, Rico was always surrounded by beading through family and started dancing in the Second Line as young as 2 years old. While intrigued by "Mardi Gras Indians" Rico learned the methods of beading under Big Chief Demond Melancon in 2011. Rico was then introduced to the historical culture of Black Indians also known as “Mardi Gras Indians” and the importance of the beading tradition.  At 13 years old, Rico made his debut with his first suit as Spy Boy of the Young Seminole Hunters, one of many groups that spend months preparing c ..read more

d JA'MARR CHASE From his days at Archbishop Rummel in Metairie, Louisiana, to his National Championship run in 2019 with the LSU Tigers, Ja’Marr Chase only knows one thing: Winning. As the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, Ja'Marr quickly established that he is a force to be reckoned with in the league. With an NFL Rookie of the year award and a Super Bowl appearance under his belt, Ja’Marr is always ready for Gameday. ⁠ ⁠ CEEDEE LAMB Wearing the number 88 comes with great responsibility in Dallas, an honor that Cowboys receiver Ceedee Lamb has never shied aw ..read more

Shake Back Sunday sponsored by @yuenglingbeer is an in-store event we host on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 12 PM at each of our locations. Our goal with Shake Back is for the community to come together and play games for upcoming releases and prizes, talk sneakers, and have a good time hanging out with like-minded people.⁠ Each Sunday includes tunes from our favorite DJs, small bites, and drinks!⁠ ⁠ Be sure to join us for Shake Back Sunday "Labor Day Edition" on Sunday 9/4 from 12-1 PM at all locations!⁠⁠ This month, we will be donating to @losprimosdallas, a group dedicated ..read more

We're proud to announce that D Magazine has recognized us as the best sneaker store in Dallas! When we first arrived in 2019, we wanted to bring the same unique qualities from Louisiana that make us who we are in the sneaker industry to the Triple D and leave a lasting impression on the city. ⁠ ⁠ The city has embraced us to no end by constantly supporting our community events including Shakeback Sunday, our Asics 'Always Ready' Collab, and persistent charity work. Dallasites have made it clear that the city has our backs and for that, we truly cannot thank you enough. We also want to send a sp ..read more

The Lafitte Greenway is a 2.6-mile long linear park and multi-use trail in the heart of New Orleans. The Greenway features recreational facilities, fitness and cultural programming, open green space, and innovative stormwater management features. Managed by New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD), the Greenway opened in 2015 after years of community driven support to turn a formerly abandoned railroad corridor into a public green space that connects an array of diverse New Orleans communities. This project is the combination of art and sport. The greenway saw 325,000 annual users ..read more