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		jstx1 on Oct 11, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: This Sneaker Does Not Exist Maybe I'm not getting it. What's the benefit of showing people the imaginary sneakers? Why not show them what they can actually buy?

soulmerge on Oct 11, 2021 [–]

I think the experience is more like an employee coming to you and asking you what you're looking for in a shoe, instead of entering an empty store and browsing all available shoes. I would certainly prefer some guidance, as I usually have no clue what I'm looking for.

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