Next Level Apparel has been named the official apparel partner of Got Sole’s 2026 U.S. festival tour, expanding the company’s presence within the sneaker, streetwear, and live customization communities. The partnership will connect the premium blank apparel manufacturer with one of the industry’s largest sneaker culture events, bringing exclusive merchandise and branded experiences to tour stops across the United States.
Connecting Apparel Decoration with Sneaker Culture
Known for bringing together collectors, designers, vendors, and enthusiasts, the Got Sole festival series has become a destination for sneaker culture, streetwear, vintage apparel, trading cards, and luxury goods. The 2026 U.S. tour includes stops in Chicago (July 25), Los Angeles (Sept. 19), and Miami (Oct. 24), while the broader festival platform also includes events in New York City and international markets.
As part of the collaboration, Next Level Apparel will showcase its premium blank garments to an audience that embraces customization, limited-edition products, and creative self-expression.
Exclusive Limited-Edition Merchandise
The partnership also expands Next Level Apparel’s collaboration with graffiti and pop artist Kever Ones (Gene Michael). Artwork originally created for a Florida brand activation has been reimagined into a series of limited-edition sneaker boxes featuring city-specific designs for each tour stop.
Produced in partnership with Hittn’ Skins, the collectible boxes will include Next Level Apparel’s 7200 Heavyweight T-Shirt, selected for its relaxed streetwear-inspired fit, premium construction, and print-ready surface. The limited-edition boxes will be available while supplies last at each festival stop.
Supporting the Custom Apparel Community
According to Next Level Apparel, the partnership reflects the growing connection between premium blank apparel and today’s customization-driven marketplace, where decorators, artists, and entrepreneurs transform blank garments into finished retail products.
“Next Level Apparel exists at the intersection of quality, craft, and creative expression,” said Etienne Houseknecht, head of marketing for Next Level Apparel. “Got Sole is a live marketplace built on customization and culture—where sneakers and streetwear are not only collected, but remade and reinterpreted by the community. Our products are already a core part of that ecosystem as the blank canvas behind much of that creativity, and this partnership brings that connection directly to the event floor.”
Jonathan DiModica, founder and CEO of Got Sole, said the collaboration brings together product, storytelling, and community to enhance the attendee experience while celebrating sneaker and streetwear culture.
