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Sneaker Store Guide

Sneaker Store Guide

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Gone are the days when sneakers were only worn to play sports. They're now high-priced investments and social trackers of who is up-to-date in the competitive street scene. Rare Nike Dunks, Air Jordans and even Vans are highly sought after, often prompting crowds to sleep outside stores like the ones below in order to get their hands on exclusive styles.
—Enid Portuguez

 

1.

Undefeated--La Brea

Undefeated's space may be small, but the quality, not quantity, of the shoes make it the definitive sneaker store in LA.

2.

Undefeated--Santa Monica

The larger Westside outpost may be beach-adjacent, but its selection of shoes and apparel is far from laid-back.

3.

Supreme

Nestled between a tiny Jewish grocer and the famous Canter's Deli lies this sleek, stylish and almost intimidating skate boutique, which humbly caters to a niche clientele that seems hard-edged—but they just want to look good while skating.

4.

Kicks--Silver Lake

Grown-ups who crave sneakers from back in the day (remember the first time black-and-white-checkered Vans were hip?) can find modern reproductions here.

5.

Blends

Blends heeds its moniker by supplying colorful, diverse and stylish sneakers to an equally diverse and stylish Downtown crowd.

6.

Sportie L.A.

Be careful not to trip over the Nikes and Reeboks and Chuck Taylors! The abundance of athletic footwear in Sportie L.A. is synonymous to China's overpopulation.

7.

Lions Den

Those with enough panache to sport rainbow camouflage sneakers and Hawaiian print jackets shop at Lions Den.

8.

Conveyor at Fred Segal

Conveyor may sit inside Fred Segal Santa Monica, but its selection of shoes and apparel warrants a separate mention.

9.

Greyone

Fusing a collection of local and international lines for a hip clientele, Greyone is well worth the trip.

10.

Hot Rod

The walls are bare at Westwood sneaker shop Hot Rod, but its shelves are stocked with shoes in every color of the rainbow.

11.

Kendo

Sneaker freaks rejoice: This shop specializes in limited-edition new styles and sought-after classics. Men weep: It's for women only.

12.

BLU-82

This small West LA sneaker store carries nearly every brand that earns a person cool points.

13.

RIF

Spawned from the popular Japanese sneaker store LA Avenue, RIF specializes in consignment for rare sneaker styles. Its location? Little Tokyo, of course.