10 Best Sneaker Boutiques On The East Coast
Sneaker culture and sneaker heads across the globe invest numerous hours, funds, and creative opinons to some of the biggest releases to ever hit store shelves. Sneaker culture has long been a trending topic in fashion. Here we count down 10 of the hottest sneaker boutiques on the East Coast which have gained a reputation for consistently delivering some of the most exclusives releases in the game. Take a look.
10. Wish ATL
Location: Atlanta, GA
Years: 2006-Present
WISH boutique is located in Atlanta's trendy Little Five Point area. Wish delivers a tremendous selection of edgy and upscale fashion pieces, the boutique has garnered a reputation of staying ahead of the curve when it comes to the hottest sneaker release and street wear brands. Wish stands ahead of most sneaker shops in the US.
9. Flight Club
Location: New York, NY
Years: 2005-Present
Flight Club is a sneaker lovers dream store. With one of the largest sneaker collections of dead-stock and retro releases if there's a sneaker you want, Flight Club probably has it. Designed after sneaker stores in Japan, Flight Club is a one of a kind experience.
8. Shoe Gallery
Location: Miami, FL
Years: 1979-Present
Shoe Gallery opened in 1979. They have become pioneers of Miami’s sneaker culture. At the store you will not only find a number of limited edition kicks, but also a series of cultural and art related events which they host everything from graffiti exhibitions to music performances.
7. Ubiq
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Years: 2007-Present
UBIQ is Philadelphia's most respected sneaker boutique, serving hot releases with an upscale atmosphere. At UBIQ you'll find everything from limited edition collaboration, elite brands to Kaws Toys along with an amazing Nike & Jordan collection. Definitely a great one stop shop.
6. Packer Shoes
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Years: 1907-Present
Packer Shoes founded in Yonkers, NY in 1907. Owner Mike Packer and his shop Packer Shoes stands for integrity, loyalty, heritage and authenticity four things that make the store one of the most respected sneaker stores of all-time. Packer Shoes has been influencing sneaker culture for years and have continued to shape the culture with over 100years of business.
5. Major
Location: Washington D.C.
Years: 2006-Present
MAJOR the DMV's hot spot for all things fashion and sneaker culture related. The brand has established themselves as the regions premiere boutique carrying all of the industries elite brands and executing some pretty notable projects such as their collaboration with: Converse & New Era. The brands focus is to provide consumers with the best product while aiming to educate and grow the style.
4. KITH
Location: New York, NY; Brooklyn, NY
Years: 2011-Present
Ronnie Fieg founder of KITH NYC offers some of the highest quality merchandise along with his highly sought-after collaborations. KITH has two outstanding location, one located blocks away from the new acquired Brooklyn staple "Barclay's Center" and the other in the heart of New York's popular shopping districts SoHo. KITH is a brand that you definitely have to respect what they've done for the culture.
3. ALIFE Rivington Club
Location: New York, NY
Years: 2001- Present
ALIFE Rivington Club gives an ivy league sophisticated feel taking inspiration from the Harvard Club. The store gives a number of exclusive offerings in the sneakers that they sell. Definitely one of the most elite sneaker boutiques in the country.
2. 21 Mercer
Location: New York, NY
Years: 2008-Present
Footwear giant Nike continues to dominate the sneaker culture and have their own boutique location in New York City. 21 Mercer is the first stand-alone Nike Sportswear store and the only place in the world to carry the complete Nike Sportswear collection. Their NikeID studio is also one of the stores many perks. All sneaker heads looking for any exclusive Nike drops or customization of your own NSW, 21 Mercer st. is your destination.
1. Bodega
Location: Boston, MA
Years: 2005-Present
The concept of a luxury sneaker store hidden behind an unmarked door that posses as vending machine is brilliant. At the back of a convenience store that sells home goods and soft drinks from generic bleach and Club soda. Bodega was founded by Oliver Mak, Jay Gordon and Dan Natola, the high-end streetwear boutique specializes in luxury products and high-end kicks.