What Got Sole does

Got Sole LLC is a privately held, founder-controlled event production company founded in 2013 and headquartered at 319 Centre Avenue, Unit 244, Rockland, Massachusetts. The company operates a touring multi-category 'Culture Festival' series — branded 'The World's Greatest Culture Festival' — that convenes attendees, vendors, special guests, and sponsors around five verticals under one roof: Sneakers (presented by Got Sole), Cards & Collectibles (presented by Goldin), Streetwear (presented by Superline), Vintage (presented by Sean Wotherspoon), and Luxury (presented by Ben Baller). Each event draws 5,000+ attendees and hundreds of vendors for buy-sell-trade activity, giveaways, contests, exclusive drops, live performances, and games. The 2026 tour schedule includes Chicago (July 25), Tokyo (August 29), Los Angeles (September 19), and Miami (October 24).

The underlying technology is a conventional event ticketing and marketing stack rather than a proprietary platform. Core operations run on Wix-hosted web properties (gotsole.com), etix.com for ticket distribution, Typeform for vendor applications, and Klaviyo for SMS and email programs. Customer data collection and advertising attribution rely on a broad third-party pixel and tag layer (Meta, TikTok, Google, Pinterest, Snap, Reddit, LinkedIn, X). Live commerce extensions operate on Whatnot and TikTok Shop. Limited proprietary technology is disclosed beyond a unified multi-vertical 'Culture Festival Event Platform' described as integrating the five category presentations with live commerce.

The business model is event-driven and multi-streamed. Revenue is generated from (1) ticket sales via gotsole.com and etix.com across GA and VIP tiers, (2) vendor space rental through Typeform-gated applications with non-refundable, non-transferable fees, (3) sponsorship packages encompassing category exclusivity (Goldin, Sean Wotherspoon, Superline, Ben Baller) and general tiers (TikTok, Monster Energy, Next Level Apparel, Entrupy, Premier Card Grading, Paired, EZ Pawn), (4) limited-edition merchandise collaborations such as the 2026 Got Sole x Next Level Apparel custom sneaker boxes, and (5) live commerce sales on Whatnot and TikTok Shop. Customer segments include individual sneaker/collectibles enthusiasts (primary consumer attendees), streetwear vendors and resellers (B2B booth renters), brand sponsors (B2B sponsorship buyers), and general pop-culture consumers. Headcount is reported at 1–10 employees, and no external institutional investors, venture capital, or private equity backing is identified in the source materials.

Name

Got Sole

Legal name

Got Sole LLC

Website

https://gotsole.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Got Sole LLC is a privately held event production company founded in 2013 that operates a touring multi-category 'Culture Festival' across Sneakers, Cards & Collectibles, Streetwear, Vintage, and Luxury, drawing 5,000+ attendees and hundreds of vendors per stop in major U.S. and international cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Production / Collectibles Trade Shows

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912), Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945), Retail-Shoe Stores (5661)

akta.pro primary industry

Merchandising & Onsite Retail (Concert Merch, Pop-ups) (MPAGAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports, Concert & Venue Gift Shops (CRALAJAH)

Keywords

• Live culture festivals
• Sneaker conventions
• Collectibles trade shows
• Vendor event production
• Streetwear vintage luxury expos

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Got Sole generates revenue through direct ticket sales to attendees for culture festival events across multiple cities. Tickets are sold via gotsole.com and etix.com with options for general admission and VIP tiers.
2. Vendor Space Rental: Individual vendors and businesses can purchase exhibition space at events through a Typeform application process. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once paid.
3. Sponsorship Packages: Got Sole offers category partnerships (Goldin for Cards, Sean Wotherspoon for Vintage, Superline for Streetwear, Ben Baller for Luxury, Got Sole for Sneakers) and general sponsorship tiers. Sponsorship deliverables are defined in individual Sponsorship Agreements with non-refundable fees upon receipt.
4. Limited Edition Merchandise: Collaborative products including limited-edition custom sneaker boxes with partner artwork (e.g., Next Level Apparel partnership featuring 7200 Heavyweight T-Shirts with Kever Ones artwork), sold at tour stops.
5. Live Commerce: Got Sole conducts live commerce activations on Whatnot and TikTok Shop platforms for merchandise drops and event-related sales.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Got Sole produces touring live culture festivals that bring together hundreds of vendors and 5,000+ attendees to buy, sell, and trade sneakers, trading cards and collectibles, streetwear, vintage items, and luxury goods. Events include vendor exhibitions, special guest appearances, giveaways, contests, exclusive drops, live performances, and games, and are anchored by category partners Goldin (Cards), Sean Wotherspoon (Vintage), Superline (Streetwear), and Ben Baller (Luxury). The company also produces limited-edition collaborative merchandise and runs live commerce drops on Whatnot and TikTok Shop.

Product overview

Got Sole is a live event company offering a multi-category culture festival as its core product. The festival combines five distinct verticals — Sneakers (presented by Got Sole), Trading Cards & Collectibles (presented by Goldin), Streetwear (presented by Superline), Vintage (presented by Sean Wotherspoon), and Luxury (presented by Ben Baller) — under one roof. Each event features vendor exhibitions, live performances, giveaways, contests, and special guests. The company also produces limited-edition merchandise collaborations such as the Got Sole x Next Level Apparel custom sneaker boxes. Events tour major cities including Chicago, Tokyo, Los Angeles, and Miami. The product operates as a live marketplace rather than a software platform, with live commerce extensions through Whatnot and TikTok Shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Got Sole Culture Festival A live multi-category culture festival experience featuring five verticals — Sneakers, Trading Cards & Collectibles, Streetwear, Vintage, and Luxury — held across major U.S. cities (2026: Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami) and Tokyo. Events include vendor exhibitions, special guests, giveaways, live performances, and contests with 5,000+ attendees per event.
• Event Tickets (General Admission and VIP) General admission and VIP tickets to Got Sole culture festival events, distributed via gotsole.com and etix.com for attendees across the multi-city tour.
• Vendor Exhibition Space Exhibition space at Got Sole events for vendors selling sneakers, trading cards & collectibles, streetwear, vintage, and luxury. Applied for via Typeform; non-refundable, non-transferable once paid.
• Sponsorship Packages Category partnerships (Goldin/Cards & Collectibles, Sean Wotherspoon/Vintage, Superline/Streetwear, Ben Baller/Luxury, Got Sole/Sneakers) and general sponsorship tiers with deliverables defined in individual Sponsorship Agreements.
• Got Sole x Next Level Apparel Custom Sneaker Boxes Limited-edition custom sneaker boxes featuring artwork by Brooklyn-born artist Kever Ones with Next Level Apparel 7200 Heavyweight T-Shirts, sold at 2026 tour stops as part of the official apparel partnership.
• Live Commerce Drops Virtual merchandise drops streamed on Whatnot and TikTok Shop featuring Got Sole merchandise and event-related products.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Next Level ApparelcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2026Next Level Apparel has been named the official apparel partner for Got Sole's 2026 U.S. Culture Festival Series. The partnership includes limited-edition custom sneaker boxes with city-specific designs containing Next Level Apparel's 7200 Heavyweight T-Shirts, featuring artwork by Brooklyn-born artist Kever Ones. Boxes are available at tour stops in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami. This collaboration connects Next Level Apparel's blank apparel products directly with sneaker enthusiasts, streetwear collectors, and fashion creators at live events.
• GoldincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGoldin is the presenter for Cards & Collectibles at Got Sole culture festivals. As the leading trading card and collectibles auction house, Goldin's partnership validates the authenticity and quality positioning of Got Sole's collectibles category. The partnership was listed as one of the 'biggest names in each industry' coming together for the event series.
• Sean WotherspooncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSean Wotherspoon is the presenter for Vintage at Got Sole culture festivals. The renowned designer and vintage specialist brings credibility and programming expertise to the vintage category. His involvement includes category presentation and curation for vintage collectibles at events.
• Ben BallercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBen Baller is the presenter for Luxury at Got Sole culture festivals. The prominent jewelry and luxury designer brings expertise and industry connections to the luxury category. His involvement includes category presentation and curation for luxury goods at events.
• SuperlinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSuperline is the presenter for Streetwear at Got Sole culture festivals. The partnership brings streetwear expertise and industry connections to this category, complementing Got Sole's sneaker-focused heritage with broader streetwear programming.
• TikTokminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTikTok is listed as a sponsor of Got Sole culture festivals, providing social media platform support and promotional exposure to the youth demographic. Got Sole maintains an active presence on TikTok (@gotsole) for event promotion and community engagement.
• Monster EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMonster Energy is listed as a sponsor of Got Sole culture festivals, providing energy drink sponsorship and promotional support for event activations.
• Kever OnesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrooklyn-born graffiti artist Kever Ones creates custom artwork for Got Sole merchandise collaborations, including the Next Level Apparel limited-edition sneaker boxes for the 2026 tour series.
• Hittn' SkinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHittn' Skins handles creative production for Got Sole merchandise collaborations, including the Next Level Apparel partnership featuring artwork by Kever Ones.
• WhatnotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWhatnot is a live commerce platform used by Got Sole for virtual merchandise sales, including event-related drops and exclusive products. Got Sole conducts live commerce activations on this platform as part of its distribution strategy.
• TikTok ShopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTikTok Shop is a live commerce and social shopping platform used by Got Sole for virtual merchandise sales and event-related promotions, integrated with the company's TikTok presence.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• StockX: Leading online resale marketplace for sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles with authentication. Comparable as the digital, year-round counterpart to Got Sole's live sneaker/streetwear marketplace.
• GOAT: Major authenticated sneaker and apparel resale marketplace. Comparable to Got Sole's sneaker buy-sell-trade flywheel and its reliance on authentication partners like Entrupy.
• Heritage Auctions: One of the largest collectibles auction houses covering trading cards, sports memorabilia, luxury, and vintage. Comparable to Got Sole's Cards & Collectibles and Luxury category programming anchored by Goldin.
• Fanatics Collect: Fanatics' trading card and collectibles marketplace with grading, vaulting, and live buying experiences. Adjacent competitor for the collector-attendee wallet that Got Sole's Goldin-presented cards category targets.

Others

• Goldin: Leading trading card and collectibles auction house and the named presenter of Got Sole's Cards & Collectibles category. Comparable as a collectibles marketplace player, and strategically linked as a partner rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Hypefest (Hypebeast): Hypebeast's streetwear and sneaker culture event series. Comparable multi-category culture festival format targeting overlapping collector and streetwear audiences.
• ComplexCon: Multi-category culture festival combining sneakers, streetwear, music, art, and food with high-profile brand activations. Operated by Complex Media, it is the closest scaled analog to Got Sole's 'five cultures under one roof' format.
• Whatnot: Live commerce marketplace for collectibles including sneakers, trading cards, streetwear, and vintage. Directly comparable to Got Sole's live commerce activations on the same platform, competing for the same collector seller-buyer pairs.
• Sneaker Con: The largest dedicated sneaker convention series globally, touring major cities and bringing together buyers, sellers, and traders. Directly comparable to Got Sole's sneaker-focused origin and live marketplace format.

Emerging players

• Nice Kicks: Sneaker culture media brand that runs community events and pop-ups. Comparable as a smaller, community-led player in the sneaker event space with overlapping audience demographics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GotSole
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/GotSole
• Facebookfacebook.com/gotsole
• Instagraminstagram.com/gotsole?utm_medium=copy_link
• TikToktiktok.com/@gotsole?lang=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bostongotsole

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Investors

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Investments

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