Shop Shout: Corporate Boutique
Posted by Greg Grovey | Oct 20, 2009
Located in Springdale, OH, Corporate has been serving and meeting the needs of local and traveling shoe enthusiasts. Corporate began being the go-to source in Cincinnati for those in need of kicks since June 2008. It was founded by fellow shoe connoisseur and collector Matt Tomamichel. Corporate carries pretty much everything from an indie/urban Nike’s to Jordan’s, to Play Cloths, to G-shock and everything in between. Therefore, next time your in Cincinnati, make sure to stop by and visit the good people at Corporate. With that being said, click here to see pics of the store and learn a little more about the shop and it’s owner. Corporate: Cincinnati’s Sneaker & Clothing boutique |
Name: Matt Tomamichel
Tell us a little about you and your position at the store: I’m 23 years old, and I own Corporate; Cincinnati’s premiere sneaker & clothing boutique. I’m just a cool guy that has been fortunate enough to enjoy what I do day in and day out.
What makes your store special? Customer service. Yeah we get great product(thank you Nike, Jordan, Adidas, DC life), but my team and I hope you enjoy your visit in the shop as well. We’re all laid back and all love the sneaker culture. This isn’t just a hobby, but this is what we have all been around our whole lives, so we take pride in our work. I think a lot of shops ego’s get in the way and they forget that the customer doesn’t have to step one foot in your door.
Shoe that got you hooked: Jordan IV black/cement got me hooked. That shoe literally pulled me out of my Penny Hardaway mode. I missed the ‘99 release and had to track them down but got the Vindicate instead due to Eastbay’s swat program. So I was determined never to miss a release I wanted every again.
Last pair you purchased:I just recently came off a trip from LA where I hit Rif and picked up the French Blue Jordan VII.
Favorite pair you don’t own: Stash Blue Pack Air Force 1 size 8.5 please and thank you. This shoe was stolen from my crib back in the day and I haven’t come across it yet in a pristine condition.
Amount of pairs you own: Now? Around 150+. I am always trading kicks up for the time and getting something new. I hold onto my classics, but to me, its always been quality over quantity.
Top 3 of all-time: 1)Jordan IV blk/cement 2)Air Force Max(Word to the Fab 5) 3)Huarache runner(OG colorway)
Which upcoming release are you looking forward to?: I’m looking forward to the Lebron VII. I think that release is what Nike basketball has been needing for the market. Whether its inline colorways or special make ups this shoe is looking great for the consumer.
If you weren’t a… shop owner I would be an intern somewhere trying to get into the clothing business.
One reason why shoes matter: The only reason shoes have mattered to me is because I’ve met a lot of interesting people through them. I’ve met most of my best friends through shoe contacts or what not.
One reason you love shoes: They helped fuel my drive when I was younger to work hard for the things I wanted most. I took on a 40+ janitorial job just so I could buy my own shoes when I got to men’s sizing. The Jordan XV obsidian/white got my check!
One thing that you dislike about the shoe game: I dislike the competition to say you have the best collection and or sneaker. So what, that’s your opinion and your entitled to it. Enjoy the game!
Anything else you want to tell our readers? Buy what you like! Don’t worry about the hype we put on sneakers. Don’t be afraid to try new styles out, yes we all love the classics but even new product have to become classics at some point! Ya’ll got any questions the site is corpstat.blogspot.com and all my contact info is there for everyone to get at me.
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Nov 17, 2009 at 1:40 pm
If we have question how can we contact you ?
Nov 10, 2009 at 6:42 am
I’m trying to start a shoe spot in los angeles just like this one, how can I contact you to ask some questions ?
Nov 9, 2009 at 8:16 pm
man my DREAM is to own a store like this but i have no blueprint…i live in Louisville and no one wants 2 try 2 let me intern or learn from them i freakin HATE this city. i gotta move to NYC or somethin 2 even have a CHANCE
Oct 23, 2009 at 6:53 pm
cool store
Oct 22, 2009 at 6:24 am
Cincinnati Stand up.
Photos taken by yours truly.
NeweraxCorporategotem release Oct.24th midnight…
Oct 22, 2009 at 12:20 am
yo hook one up in Orlando, nice shop.
Oct 21, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Always good to see the city being put on the map. Keep doing ya thing Matt, the success is well deserved. Corporate Got em!
Oct 21, 2009 at 11:20 am
Corporate Gotem
Oct 21, 2009 at 11:12 am
The homie is BigTime! The shop is dope and Matt is one of the coolest cats I’ve met from the Nati and always breaks necks. Put that 7 1/2 NE on ice for me fam!
Oct 21, 2009 at 11:03 am
My homie is def BigTime! The shop is dope, put that 7 1/2 NE on ice for me fam!
Oct 21, 2009 at 11:02 am
Matt, Great look on the store man.. I have some questions that I wanna ask you though about your store. I am the same age and have been wanting to do the same thing in my city so hopefully I can get some insight from you…
Oct 21, 2009 at 9:40 am
nice matt…props..
sneakershow in cleveland(beachwood) april 10th !!!!! details coming soon!!!
Oct 21, 2009 at 7:07 am
matt is family. and another enemy. much love my little brother from another!
Oct 20, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Trey they take phone orders, hit them up. Mat will hook you up right; You will not meet a better guy. If anyone is gonna put cincinnati culture on the map be glad its Matt.
Oct 20, 2009 at 11:34 pm
damn you cant shop at this store online the pics make me wana drive from texas
Oct 20, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Thank you everyone for the comments!its been great for not only me but the city and culture! Let’s continue to make history in Cincy! Thank you everyone for your support! Anyone with any questions/comments hit me up! Many have reached out tonight and I am glad I could talk to all of you. Thank you all for helping my dream come true!
Oct 20, 2009 at 11:17 pm
MATTY MAT CORPORATE STAT!!!!! WHATS UP HOMIE!!! SHOP LOOKIN DOPE!!! THOSE FITTEDS ARE LOOKING CRACK!!!! OCT 24th EVERYONE NEW ERAS LIMITED RELEASE !!!! LETS GO!!!
Oct 20, 2009 at 11:17 pm
matt always hooks me up cuz he knows i drive hours to get to his store. dude is always mad appreciative and looks out for his customers. one of my favorite streetwear stops by far.
i was just at his store last week, got one of his new fitteds early.
corporate got em!
Oct 20, 2009 at 10:27 pm
I see you…
Oct 20, 2009 at 8:52 pm
When i was in cincy i stop by there, great shop and Matt was way cool and nice!
Oct 20, 2009 at 8:49 pm
yo! matt im soo proud ov you! you kno ill be in! gotta support!!!!
Oct 20, 2009 at 8:31 pm
im from ohio i got to go there
Oct 20, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Dope Couture, bloomington, in!!!
Oct 20, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Next their will be a house of hoops in the nati
Oct 20, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Great article, even better shop. Congrats homie.
Oct 20, 2009 at 7:23 pm
corporate got em! thats wassup cinci!
matt ill be seein you soon about those parra air maxims.
Oct 20, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Great shop…live right across the river Matt hold his own.?
Oct 20, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Damn 23 yrs old.. thats great man… Good Luck..
Oct 20, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Matt keep doin your thang, you know Cincy gonna hold you down. Now the rest know whats up..
Oct 20, 2009 at 6:07 pm
that’s wassup!
Oct 20, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Good to see the homie puttin the Nati on the map once again. We are NO LONGER behind the curve. Keep doin your thing Matt, Sneaker Dave, Skavenger B
Oct 20, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Sounds like a sweet place from what you guys are saying. I’m about a 3-4 hour drive from Cincy I may have to stop by sometime.
Oct 20, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Seen Scav Brandon Rep It On NT. Looks Nice
Oct 20, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Matt holds it down for Cincy. Great shop even better owner.
Oct 20, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Let me be the 1st to say, Corporate got em!
Oct 20, 2009 at 5:20 pm
This article is legit. I live in cincinnati and this is my shop of choice. One of the best places in cincinnati.And its true Matt holds it down for everyone best customer service around.