For those of you that simply do not understand how it works, unless you're within a 2 block radius of Kith when the tweet goes out, it doesn't matter where in NY you live, it's not even worth it for you. Yes we live in the most cultured and fashion focused place in all of the United States but we also live in the most highly populated area in the country. For every 1 Tennessee sneakerhead, we have 1000. There's a reason why we have all the shops and you don't, cuz there's 1000x more of us than there are of you. So try not to judge us when we say it's close to impossible to get releases, because it is. Unless you're willing to camp for hours on end, internet is the best/only option for ANYONE not living right NEXT to Kith or anyone not willing to camp out for hours.
I simply don't love sneakers enough to camp, but if that's the opportunity you're talking about when referring to us NYers, fine you got me. We have camping spots and you don't. We also have 1000 goons show up, cut the line, pick pocket you, or just straight rob and beat kids in the line.
If it was a cake walk to camp at Kith, Mercer, Niketown, etc. ... We wouldn't be having this conversation. But sadly, it's literally the worst experience a sneakerhead can go through, short of being scammed. Which is why I stay home and e-cop.
Frankly, you out of staters have it good. You don't have to pay NY tax... srs.