Five sneaker stores everyone should visit when in London

For almost a decade, shoppers witnessed the ebb and flow of the ever-growing London sneaker scene. For hardcore sneakerheads or those new to the game, the English capital is the go-to place to visit for the next trainer pick-up. One of the most stylish cities on Earth, all 32 boroughs are filled with an abundance of trainer treasure troves. This article showcases five of the best retail locations that the city has to offer.

Whether a resident of the Big Smoke or just visiting for the weekend, these sneaker stores are the places to hit up for the latest and greatest products. There’s everything from classic Air Force 1s to hyped Yeezys, so anyone looking to their collection is in the right place.

END. Clothing

Not only has END. Clothing completely dominated the online sneaker shopping space, their bricks-and-mortar presence simply cannot be missed. Located just around the corner from the world-famous Carnaby Street and smack bang in the middle of Soho, the shelves of the Newcastle-born retailer are filled with nothing but hype. From the hottest new releases from Nike and Adidas to must-have streetwear from Carhartt and Stussy, there’s something for everyone here.

For shoppers who are feeling particularly bouji, towards the back of the second floor there’s a vast selection of luxury items too. Whether it’s Balenciaga or Off-White that’s on the hit-list, they have it all here. Couple this with world-class customer service, and it’s one of the must-visit locations in London.

END. Clothing is at 59 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 9QS

Footpatrol

Just a three-minute walk away from END. footwear fans will find Footpatrol, who have been serving the community for 20 years now. While the store itself is pretty small, it’s packed with the latest and greatest sneakers and clothing from some of today’s most popular brands, like New Balance and Jordan Brand.

In comparison to many of these other stores, the Footpatrol experience is easy and relaxed. Due to its long design, shopping in the space is a breeze, so it’s easy to find something perfect.

Footpatrol is at 80 Berwick Street, London, W1F 8TU

OFFSPRING

Sneakerheads would be hard pressed to find a sneaker community quite like OFFSPRING’s. Serving some of the most passionate trainer fans since 1996, OFFSPRING are at the forefront of the UK sneaker scene. Starting out at Covent Garden, the brand now has a total of 12 spaces across Great Britain and Ireland, each one inspired by their original “sneaker boutique” ethos. Whether the plan is a hunt for the latest Converse collaborations or to get hold of some Nike drops, this is the place to go.

For even hotter releases, it’s a good idea to follow OFFSPRING over on Instagram, where they hold regular raffles and competitions.

OFFSPRING is at Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London, W1A 2LR

Size?

One can’t talk about sneaker stores to visit without mentioning Size?. One of the best places to go to for the best creps available, their store over on Carnaby Street needs checking out. Nestled away in the hustle and bustle of the renowned shopping district, the flagship store is celebrating its 20^th anniversary this year. Over the past two decades, they’ve dropped some of the hottest Yeezy and Jumpman sneakers ever made, and fans are looking forward to seeing what else they’ve got planned in the next few decades.

An unbeatable sneaker shopping experience, for anyone not based in the UK, Size? also have 30 boutiques in Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands. This international presence has not gone unnoticed, and they’ll almost certainly be expanding outside of Europe very soon.

Size? is at 32-34 Carnaby Street, London, W1F 7DW

Sneakersnstuff

Last but not least: Sneakersnstuff. The only store listed here that’s not made in Great Britain, Sneakersnstuff’s journey actually began back in 1999 when they opened their very first store in Stockholm. Since then, the Scandinavian retailer has expanded across the globe with six more locations in Berlin, New York City, Los Angeles, Paris, Tokyo and, of course, London.

Home to some of the most sought-after collaborations in the game, such as Off-White x Nike and Yeezy, their Shoreditch space is beautifully designed and welcoming, and is definitely worth a visit.

Sneakersnstuff is at 107-108 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6JN

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