> "Car dealers are important for the same reason a shoe store is important." Interesting comparison. Are there any laws preventing sneaker companies from sell

> "Car dealers are important for the same reason a shoe store is important." Interesting comparison. Are there any laws preventing sneaker companies from selling directly to the consumer in Texas? Do shoe dealers have their own special little protectionist laws? Or could Nike open their own corporate owned and operated store to sell Nike brand merchandise, if they were so inclined?