Listen to Episode 8 of 'The Complex Sneakers Podcast': The Truth About Owning a Sneaker Store With Mike Packer

On this episode our hosts are joined by Packer Shoes owner Mike Packer to talk sneaker business, the state of retail, and the glory days of sneaker boutiques.

January 10, 2020

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne, and this week they're joined by Packer Shoes owner Mike Packer to talk the ins and outs of running a sneaker business, the current state of sneaker retail, and to reminisce on the glory days of owning a sneaker boutique.

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