SoleSearch
by Antonio Wells
Jan 17, 2011 11:00 AM –
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SoleSearch is an android application that enables/fosters sneaker based lifestyle ecosystem. It is the official app from SoleSearch (Pangea Subsidiaries). Using the app, you can search for Sneaker boutiques at the current location or any location in the world via intuitive screens. Additionally, you can interact with your social networks (Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare).
Price: Free, $1.99
Pros & Cons:
Pros
- Find lifestyle sneaker boutiques around the globe or nearby
- Check-in, share, add and bookmark sneaker boutiques
Cons
- Minor user experience quarks
Features:
SoleSearch is an app to locate lifestyle sneaker boutiques around the world or near you. It’s not to be confused with direct purchases within the app, however, it’s geolocation aware to find some of the hottest and most lucrative boutiques. With the app you can search nearby, pick a location or enter store name. Once found get detailed store information such as phone number, website address, store address which opens Google Maps for navigation, save bookmarks, and even add boutiques. The app gets social too by allowing you to check-in with FourSquare, share on Facebook, Twitter or other social sharing Android apps you may have downloaded. Be sure to sign into separate social networks in order to use the sharing features.
Video: SoleSearch
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SoleSearch Splash Screen
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SoleSearch Search Boutiques Nearby
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SoleSearch Sneaker Boutique Search Results
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SoleSearch Sneaker Boutique Details
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SoleSearch Boutique Results on Google Maps
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SoleSearch Boutique Bookmarks
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SoleSearch Search Boutiques Pick Location
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SoleSearch Add a Store
Usefulness:
For “Sneaker Heads” or sneaker collectors, an app like this is a real value add as the typical spend on shoes for them can range from $300 to $3,000+ depending on the item; and finding unique boutiques with limited editions is vital to the collection experience. In speaking with the owners behind SoleSearch, these boutiques also serve as a local social mecca (similar to a neighborhood barbershop) and convenient tourism hub for Sneaker Heads who travel.
Frequently Used:
Depends on if you’re a Sneaker Head in need for finding quality lifestyle sneaker boutiques. Good shopping app while traveling!
Ease of Use & Interface:
For the most part the UI is intuitive with cool feature to add boutiques if missing, however, there are a few quarks when you get the results list and scroll it… the list turns black. On the boutique details page, refrain from clicking the map icon for maps directions (it’ll drop you on a blank map), instead click the linked Address (Note: some entries don’t have addresses highlighted so you lose the one-click Google Maps navigation benefit there).