Air Jordan, Yeezy, Airmax and Uptempo shoes are some of the sneakers that line the walls at Duke City Heat’s Cottonwood location.
Fifteen-year-old Sonny Roberts owns and runs the store with his father, David Roberts. The pair buy, sell and trade sneakers, with price tags from $200 to $25,000. The store also carries designer street clothing brands.
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