Kicks Week: News 12 gets an inside look at a Westchester Square sneaker shop open for more than 2 decades
The Hut, located at 1489 Williamsbridge Road, opened 25 years ago initially as a music shop.
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News 12 got an inside look at a Westchester Square sneaker shop that has been serving the community for more than two decades.
The Hut, located at 1489 Williamsbridge Road, opened 25 years ago initially as a music shop.
"We started off as a music store, so we've kind of like got the music culture, the hip-hop culture just in general here. Along with the sneaker store that we are now." said Victor Marquez, the store owner.
Victor Marquez, the owner, says he's been building a brand unlike any other. He says his store offers the newest and hottest styles, even before they hit the market.
Marquez says sneakers are a form of expression and a big part of Bronx culture. Through the help of social media, he's gained thousands of followers, new customers and big name clientele.
The Hut has now opened its second location in Washington Heights. Marquez attributes his success to the community and is grateful for their support the past 25 years.
Marquez says sneaker culture is hustle culture. He encourages young aspiring sneaker hustlers to keep going.
He says he will continue to hustle, hopefully for another 25 years.
