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After more than four decades on Marshall Street, J. Michael Shoes is undergoing an ownership change. In Dec. 2024, StreeTgame, a sneaker store with multiple locations across upstate New York, took over the business, marking the end of generations of local ownership.
The transition has left many longtime customers and staff reminiscing on the cozy, welcoming atmosphere that has defined the store since it opened in the 1980s. Despite the change, J. Michael employees said they’re working to maintain its close-knit identity while catering to a broader community across Syracuse…