The Best Sneaker Shops in Toronto

Sneakers TorontoThere's nothing like stomping around the city in a new pair of kicks, is there? When it comes to sneakers it's all about Cookstown and SoHo, but unless you're taking a trip down to New York City or heading up north to a cottage, Toronto has some amazing places to go for serious sneaker shoppers.

So, let's take a look at the best sneaker shops in Toronto, as voted by blogTO readers.

Get Outside

Get Outside

This store is the sneaker capital of Toronto. Its Queen/Spadina location is the centre of hipster shopping and everybody at least peeks their head into the place to see what the latest and greatest Chuck Taylors look like. You don't even have to go inside, as these sneaker pimps put displays right outside on the street. More...

Goodfoot

Goodfoot

Just west of Spadina on Richmond sits this hip hop-inspired sneaker mirage amongst lots of quick eats. Specializing in hard to find Nike and Adidas as well their own clothing line, Goodfoot also puts their own metallic shoelace ornaments on the sneakers they sell. The sign above is no longer there but a fancier, back-lit sign is on the way. The highlight of their collection has to be the classic Andre Agassi Nike Airs. More...

Da Zone

Da Zone

A relatively new kid on the block, this large and well-stocked sneaker zone is a few blocks west of Get Outside on Queen West. They have neatly organized walls of shoes and racks of clothes, with lots of brands and styles to choose from. Da Zone might deserve the best variety award because the other shops on this list tend to cater more to specific clientele. More...

Groovy

Groovy

Perhaps the higher prices in this little shop is the reason it ranked fourth in our poll, but Groovy boasts the most exotic selection of sneakers in town. The store is rammed from floor to ceiling with hard to find Puma, Adidas and Tiger sneakers - many of them imports from over seas. With shelves featuring lesser known brands and a small section of rare athletic apparel, Groovy is definitely worth checking out. More...

Stolen Riches

Stolen Riches

This well-styled sneaker haven is footsteps away from Trinity Bellwoods (one of the best places to take your sneakers for a stroll). Stolen Riches specializes in throwback Nike and Adidas with an impressive amount of highly trendy T-shirts and hoodies, including a good selection of Kid Robot pieces. Remember those amazing Dee Brown Reebok Pumps? Stolen Riches currently has a Dee Brown shrine in the middle section of their store with loads of those shoes. More...

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Nobody voted for Live Stock?

Posted by: Eli Budd at April 12, 2008 12:56 PM

Where's the love for Van-city import, Livestock?

Posted by: twentythreeseven at April 12, 2008 1:23 PM

Uh oh. Looks like Saturday readers are into Livestock. We'll look into this people. Thanks for the feedback.

Posted by: Gary at April 12, 2008 1:46 PM

Okay, not for nothing, but how come a store like the sneaker shop near the northwest corner of Spadina and Dundas can get away with selling counterfeit shoes but the DVD shops get constantly raided.

You know the one...where the shoes are shrinkwrapped in plastic and all look like they come from the same sweatshop?

Posted by: sellout at April 12, 2008 3:18 PM

T.O. is the only place I've been able to find Johnny Fluevogs since I left Vancouver.

Posted by: Lee at April 12, 2008 3:31 PM

Really? Get Outside? I do not agree.

Posted by: Sarah at April 12, 2008 5:36 PM

My favorite shoe shop is The Shoe Tree, at 352 Yonge (between Dundas and College). They might not have all the latest styles in stock, but their prices are WAY cheaper than the stores mentioned above. They're best known for their dizzying array of Chuck Taylor's.

Posted by: Elle Driver at April 12, 2008 6:01 PM

queen st. = worst street for shoes

goodfoot sucks

Posted by: anonymous at April 13, 2008 2:23 AM

How can we let stores do not sell fake shoes?

Posted by: clothdeal.com at April 13, 2008 7:19 AM

Yo i know its a little north of the city, but what about - The Vault? http://www.vaultstyle.ca/

Talk to Benny over there - he'll always hook you up. Plus one of only 3 stores in Canada to carry the new Jordan 23 Titaniums? Come on gotta give props to The Vault.

Posted by: Gianni at April 14, 2008 10:31 AM

Athletic Stop (kind of hidden on queen west) has great deals on last years models. As the name says... mostly athletic shoes.

http://www.athletic-stop.com/

Posted by: Mark at April 15, 2008 12:36 AM

Honestly the vault should be there because its way better 123 combine

Posted by: Santos Mendoza at August 1, 2008 11:43 PM

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