The Solexchange National Sneaker Convention at Meadowlands in Secaucus, NJ

The Solexchange (www.thesolexchange.com) National Sneaker Convention, a two-day extravaganza for sneaker-lovers and all things food-for-the-sole is set for Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (355 Plaza Drive) in Secaucus, New Jersey from 12 noon to 6:00 pm on both days.

LIVE Performances by Hip Hop super stars Waka Flocka (August 27/5-6pm PM) and Lil' Uzi Vert (August 28/3-4pm), a meet and greet with NBA legend and Slam Dunk champion Spud Webb (August 27/2-3pm), and music by HOT 97's - DJ Bobby Trends (August 27/3-4pm) will be among the many highlights.

The two-day sole-ful experience will feature 25,000 pairs of rare sneakers for sale/trade, 300 vendors, FREE sneakers giveaways every hour, adidas Yeezy Boost 350's for retail, a 20,000 square foot trading floor, NBA-style free throw contests for FREE sneakers, and much, much more.

Guest speakers, all on August 27, will include Steiner Sports founder Brandon Steiner, Sneaker Collector "Mayor," and Sneaker Curator Suraj Kaufman, beginning at 2:00 pm.

Tickets are priced at $40, and can be purchased at www.thesolexchange.com.

The website is www.thesolexchange.com is "The Stock Market of Sneakers," one-half market place and one-half news-blog, where people can sell their sneakers 100% commission free and get all of their sneaker/culture news.

Appearance schedule:

August 27

2-3 pm – Spud Webb – meet and greet with NBA legend

3-4 pm – HOT 97's - DJ Bobby Trends

5-6 pm – Waka Flocka – (live music by hip hop artist)

August 28

3-4 pm – Lil' Uzi Vert (live music by hip hop artist)