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The Best Sneaker Shops in Toronto
- Posted by Gary
- Filed in Best of Toronto
- April 12, 2008
There'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
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
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
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
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
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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