In case you missed Kanye’s collection for Adidas or Chanel’s foray into sporty footwear, take note: athleisure is a thing. Along with relaxed silhouettes and muted colors, the casual-sporty trend also means—bonus!—fresh kicks go with everything. Here are the best places to get your sneaker fix locally:
Corporate
Head here for the latest releases of cult favorites and soon-to-be classics. Remember to sign up for the newsletter to stay up to date—they sell out fast. 2643 Erie Ave., corporategotem.com
Anonymous Skateshop
A local skate shop with a solid selection of brands like Vans and Nike for the Travis Birkenstocks of the world. 5334 Sydney Rd., anonymousskateshop.com
Bob Roncker’s Running Spot
This well-known local mecca for running shoes boasts plenty of sneakers in bright colors to perk up your neutrals. Multiple locations, runningspot.com
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UNheardOf
The best place to find kooky Jeremy Scott for Adidas be-winged hightops and all the Nike gear you could ever want. 341 W. 4th Street, UNheardofbrand.com
The Galaxie Skateshop
Galaxie’s selection of skater-worthy brands like HUF, Adidas, and Converse share space with an admirable assortment of decks. Multiple locations, facebook.com/galaxieskateshop
City Gear
The original spot for trendy urban footwear (remember when it was Deveroes?) is still a major player, offering everything from classic Jordans to slick leather and suede high-tops. Multiple locations, citygear.com
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