EG: Thick Laces started during the pandemic. I was scrolling on social media and really getting into sneakers, but a lot of the popular sneaker pages didn't feature anyone who looks like me. I lived in New York for a very long time. I see plus-size women killing it in sneakers and streetwear, so it didn't make sense to me that they weren't represented on social media anywhere. I believe that everyone deserves to see themselves, and I don't wait for anyone to give me permission to be seen. So I reached out to Katie, and we decided to start a page to feature what we see in our everyday life.
PS: What does Thick Laces aim to do, and what does your day-to-day look like?
EG: This community has turned into something so much bigger than we thought it could be, and it's really started to change how brands see and view plus-size women in the sneaker and streetwear space. Thick Laces has been community based since the beginning. We are answering questions about the latest sneaker. We are making sure that women know where to shop for a wide width and for larger sizes in shoes and clothing. It's been really fun to educate and show women how to wear sneakers. We want them to be comfortable in the sneaker space and give them a safe space to ask questions.
