Sneakers (New York City Gay Bar/1977-1999) Size:M uncompromising spirit of the leather

uncompromising spirit of the leather scene at a time when queer visibility meant defiance

unforgettably macho scent that practically defined every locker room

drank there

“meat racks

Sneakers (New York City Gay Bar/1977-1999) Size:M uncompromising spirit of the leatherSneakers (New York City) late 1970s to 1999 A gritty, beloved fixture of Greenwich Villages post Stonewall nightlife, Sneakers was part of the raw, free spirited era when the West Village and the nearby piers pulsed with queer energy. From the late 1970s through 1999, it served as a hangout for a mix of disco kids, leather men, and downtown regulars, reflecting the diversity and edge of the neighborhood at its height.