Best Sneaker Shops In Los Angeles
Fashion isn't just couture and runway. Today, both women and men are making fashion statements wearing sneakers with just about everything. Girls are wearing sneaks with midi skirts and guys are wearing them with slacks and suits. Just like the music and fashion industries, designer collaborations are a hit in the sneaker world. For individuality, or the latest trendy design, pop into any of these five L.A. stores to check out the best fashion sneakers on the street. Just don't be shocked by the expensive price tags.
Sportie LA
7753 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 651-1553
www.sportiela.com
Sportie LA makes shopping for sneakers easy and chic. Located on the hipster Melrose Ave, Sportie LA has pretty much every shoe and style, including exclusive limited editions. Popular brands available in the store include Superga, Gola, Vans, Onitsuka Tiger, Pro KEDS, PF Flyers and lots of other unique brands. Athletic manufacturers that bring L.A.'s workout-crazed community are Adidas, New Balance, Saucony, Reebok, Asics and Nike. Also, shoppers can expect to find getting around town shoes from Toms, UGG, Birkenstock, Teva, Frye, Simple and Minnetonka. The store also features an apparel and accessories department with stylish tees from Junk Food, sweatshirts by California Crown, Vestal watches and other fun gear by Kangol, Ben Sherman and more.
Blends
217 S Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 550-0601
www.blendsus.com
Blends is a shoe store with a Twitter handle @BLENDSLA — it's how the specialty boutique lets their fans know when the latest shoe releases have arrived in store (like…Nike's “What The” XII and Jordan 1 Pinnacles). Owners Tak Kato and Mike Toe, both from Japan, bring their unique international eye to the Blends store. Sneaker brands featured include WTAPS, the ultra-cool street-style men's shoe line from Japan; Vans Vault, an eclectic shoe line by Vans inspired by street fashion and art; a variety of Converse styles — Chuck Taylor lo and hi, Comme des Garcons, Nikelab Gyakusou Lunaracer's in bright colors — Adidas Stan Smiths; Nike Blazers; Nikecourt; Puma and Alexander McQueen. Blends also has apparel including pre-and-post workout sweats, shirts and pants. Branded tees by Carhartt, Blends, Vans Vault x Murakami and Wood Wood.
Holy Grail
604 Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 746-6405
www.holygrailgoods.com
Shoppers can count on Holy Grail for its integrity and authenticity policies. Every shoe here is specially curated — Holy Grail's appreciation of fashion is reflected in the hundreds of sneakers and style available to guys and gals. Featuring the full line of Air Jordans 1-23, Jordan Spiz'ikes, Air Jordan Futures, Holy Grail also carries the Nike Basketball line including Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Charles Barkley, Penny Hardaway and Kevin Durant styles, Dunk, Airforce, Running and Air Trainers. Find Patrick Ewings, Balenciagas, Converse, Vans, Louis Vuitton don “Kanye,” Marimekko, which are all on the trendy side of sneaker wearing. Holy Grail has a consignment program, which enables individual consignors to set prices, and when the store sells the item the owner pays a 20 percent fee to Holy Grail. Resale items are usually dead-stock or brand new. The used and “non-mint condition” shoes have minor irregularities.
Supreme LA
439 N Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 655-6205
www.supremenewyork.com
Supreme LA comes from NYC. The overall retail vibe draws from the skater culture and lifestyle. At this specialty shoe store, L.A.'s happening skater, shredder, biker and surfer dudes come to shop for their favorite sneaker brand including Vans, an exclusive Eat Me style made just for Supreme. Shows are shown in a deep purple, sand and black with a signature white stripe. Supreme's fall 2015 collection is now available in-store - guys will find shearling jackets by Schott, Varsity crew jackets, Supreme/Playboy leather puffy jackets, denim hooded pullovers, Comme des Garcons long sleeve T-shirts, Twill baseball shirts, Supreme camo sweatpants and work pants, printed pinpoint long sleeve button downs and argyle crewnecks.
Undefeated
111 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 937-6077
undefeated.com
Considered to have one of the best selections of sneakers in Los Angeles, Undefeated caters to men, women and kids seeking to express their unique sense of style. Prices may range from the hefty $700 and up shoe to the more practical $70 slip on sneaker. Guys will find perfect gym or training footwear along with street styles by Nike, New Balance, suede Asics, leather hi top Chuck Taylors and Pumas. Women who like a pop of color when they take a morning run will appreciate Nike's extensive line. For dressing up a casual denim day, Vans classic slip-ons in metallic silver or gold do the trick. Stan Smiths by Adidas, Nike Air Force and Air Max and Old Skool Vans are cute and teeny tiny for toddlers.
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