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    The Darkside Initiative

    4.5 (115 reviews)
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    Kash S.

    Thank you dark. Side initiative I live in Winchester California and have bought been able to win and buy multiple shoes and clothing great shipping and customer service would definitely recommend .!!!!

    3/26/06 Stash AF1 and AM 95 release.
    Amy D.

    Stash AF1 and AM 95 release- the biggest shoe release of the year. My friend's baby brother spent 17 hours camped out in front of Nort from Saturday around 10 PM until Sunday at noon. (The line started Friday at 8 PM.) He was in the early 100s in line and the store opened at 10AM. He didn't get his kicks until 2 or 3PM. 2 pair limit, each at around $250. Check this: A guy from Texas flew to NYC for the Stash release there, then to SF for the west coast release. That's hardcore.

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    I LOVE this store. Martin & his crew are all so nice and friendly. They have a great selection of sneakers and I love the clothes as well.

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    Just moved back to the bay from L.A. might be the best sneaker store I've been to so far. Great selection!

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