Foot Locker Presents 'The Sole List' Class of 2021

The inaugural list celebrates the next generation of Black innovators & creators shaping the future of sneaker culture

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Feb 16, 2021, 12:08 ET

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Foot Locker is celebrating Black History Month by debuting "The Sole List," which honors the next generation of Black innovators who are shaping the future of sneaker culture. To celebrate the Class of 2021, we're amplifying their voices and platforms with content that highlights the different areas of their lives — Black excellence, community and kicks.

Foot Locker Presents ‘The Sole List’ Class of 2021

The inaugural Sole List celebrates Black sneakerheads who have positioned themselves to be a prominent voice in cultural conversations, contributed to meaningful moments that have shifted sneaker culture and opened doors for others through collaborations and community. This list not only credits the Black creators who have contributed to sneaker culture but to pop culture, streetwear and more.

"We recognize that Black culture plays a pivotal role in shaping sneaker culture — the foundation of our business at Foot Locker," said Jason Brown, Vice President of Marketing for Foot Locker North America. "We aim to continue driving meaningful and lasting change across our company and within the communities we serve."

In June 2020, Foot Locker, Inc. committed $200 million over the next five years towards enhancing the lives of our team members and our customers in the Black community through education and economic development. In alignment with this mission is to inspire and empower youth culture, Foot Locker is utilizing its platform to champion lasting change.

The Sole List Class of 2021 will be amplified across Foot Locker's social channels and will include video introductions for this year's honorees, showcasing their work, impact and what inspires them. To learn more about this year's honorees follow @footlocker on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

The official list of the 2021 honorees include:

Ari Chambers, Founder of Highlight Her
Che'Keita Jones, Founder of Kicks 4 Kids Foundation
Dex Robinson, Celebrity/Athlete Stylist and Brand Manager
Dion Walcott, VP of Brand Partnerships at Yellowbrick and Founder of Martk'd
Grey Skye Evans, Multi-Talented Child Influencer
Jeff Harris, Founder of #JeffsShoeChallenge
Justin Johnson, Founder of Kicks 4 the City
Channing Beumer, Founder of CNK Daily
Nikki Boutte, Photographer
Tausha Sanders, Founder of Her Grails

About Foot Locker and Foot Locker, Inc.:
Foot Locker is a part of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL). The company leads the celebration of sneaker and youth culture around the globe through a portfolio of brands including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Eastbay, Footaction, and Sidestep. With approximately 3,100 retail stores in 27 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, as well as websites and mobile apps, the Company's purpose is to inspire and empower youth around the world, by fueling a shared passion for self-expression and creating unrivaled experiences at the heart of the global sneaker community. Foot Locker, Inc. has a corporate headquarters in New York. For additional information please visit www.footlocker-inc.com.

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