Here, I present you the top 5 sneaker stores in New York City with photos inside the stores as well as some honorable mentions. Whether you are sneakerhead visiting NYC or just a local New Yorker, you must check out some of these stores.

At this point, you can pretty much crown NYC as the sneaker capital of the world. From consignment stores like Flight Club and Stadium Goods carrying any hype sneaker that you can think of, to Nike's innovative shopping experiences you can not get elsewhere, here in New York City you will find exactly what you are looking for and maybe even leave some of these stores inspired. I know I did. What sneaker stores do you like in NYC?

1. Flight Club NYC

Flight Club NYC is the best sneaker store in NYC and the world for that matter. The walls at FCNY are lined with shrink-wrapped sneakers. They are divided up into sections like Jordan, Air Max, Nike Basketball, Yeezy, Adidas, and more. Also, get a glimpse of the glass shrine case. All of the rarest sneakers are in there. Some prices in there fetch as high as $40,000 (Yikes). If you are looking to find a deal you are in the wrong place. Prices here are resell so they are high but you can find any shoe in any size and at least you know the sneakers are 100% authentic.

2. Nike Soho

Nike Soho is 5 stories with each floor being a different department. Definitely, spend some time on the first floor where you can create custom Nike ID products that are exclusive to the store. Also, make your way to the basketball department on the top floor. Here, you can try on a pair of the newest hooping shoes and go through a mini basketball workout wearing them at the basketball trial zone. 

3. Nike Flagship Store 5th Avenue

The Nike Flagship store is 68,000 square feet in the heart of NYC. Nike 5th Avenue is the newest Nike store in NYC. The previous Nike store on the prestigious 5th avenue was attached to Trump Towers. Maybe for political reasons Nike chose to move their store to a new location. Definitely check it out because they have some cool sneaker displays like the Nike Air Mag pictured above, a basketball court that you can play on, and some of the newest technology in the retail world. 

4. Stadium Goods

Stadium Goods in another consignment store just like Flight Club so you can expect more of the same thing. A huge selection of all the most exclusive sneakers like sold out Nike, Jordan PE's, Nike x Off White, Yeezy, Supreme, and more. Again, prices of the sneakers are high and the prices vary by size so make sure to ask a worker how much your size is. 

5. Kith NYC

Kith NYC rounds out the top 5 sneaker stores to visit in NYC. The design in the store is top-notch and the owner Ronnie Fieg is always collaborating with the biggest streetwear brands so you can find things in here that you can not find anywhere else. One of the bizarre things about Kith is the Kith Treats where you can buy ice cream and cereal inside the store. 

Honorable Mentions

Dover Street Market

Dover Stree Market or DSM is a luxury fashion store located near the Empire State Building. In here you are going to see luxury brands like Gucci, streetwear goliath Supreme (only place outside Supreme store to buy Supreme for retail), as well as some of the more exclusive Nike and Adidas shoes.

Urban Necessities 

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Having doubts about the authenticity of a pair of Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 Sesame and need a legit check? Follow this resourceful guide full of photos, videos, and notable differences that will help you determine whether a pair is 100% authentic or fake. If you are spending a lot of money on the resell market make sure you are getting a legit pair! If you have any suggestions for determining if your pair is legit please write in the comments to help others out.

Below are photos of a 100% authentic pair Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 Sesame purchased from Yeezysupply.com

• Here is a photo of the box and label
• The style code is F99710
• The colors are SESAME
• Fakes have been seen to not have the correct style, boldness, or size in the fonts

• Here is a photo of the back side panel and the bacl heel tab
• Stitching on the back heel tab has horizontal stitching in the middle. Fakes are known to be off centered
• Translucent outsole with a gum color on the back heel (5 ridges on this shoe)
• Take note of the thickness in the ridges on the midsole and stitching at the top of the sock liner

• The gum color on the toe should be solid not translucent 

• Size tag production date on this pair is 04/18 (note some production dates vary)
• Make sure the UPC number on the front of the box matches the UPC on the size tag
• Fakes are known to have different fonts and boldness and some UPC's do not match

• Here is a photo of the bottom of the shoe
• Key features to look at are the boost. These have circles made up of 4 vertical lines
• Fakes are known to mess up the boost material and the thickness of the boost font written on the bottom

The Nike React Element 87 is a brand new Nike Lifestyle sneaker design that has sparked a lot of interest since photos began to surface in early 2018. There has already been 4 different colorways released, all of which sold out immediately. So, you can expect Nike to release a lot more colors and easier access to buy them for retail price. The sneaker's unique features and details make the sneaker look great but how does the sneaker feel on foot.  Below is a review of the Nike React Element 87. Is this the most comfortable Nike React sneaker to date?

Details

• US Retail: $160
• Insole: Cork
• Outsole: React
• Weight: 9 ounces

Sizing: True to size. Wide foot friendly.

Nike React Outsole. Difference between flyknit is they added extra translucent rubber traction on the outsole. The rubber tractions are placed on the parts of the foot that you place the most pressure on.

Midsole: Comfortable, softer than other React sneakers, React very thick on the heel

Cushioning: Exceptional cushioning

Upper: Breathable, see-through upper. Do not go barefoot. Clear woven plastic seen on the Nike Zoom Fly. You will see your socks when you wear these. Added layers of suede and leather near the laces.

Ratings

• Breathability: 4 out of 5
• Cushioning 5 out of 5
• Durability 4 out of 5
• Stability 3 out of 5
• Traction 4 out of 5
• Style: 5 out of 5

Cons

• The upper is see-through
• Uppers not stretchy
• Not as attractive after it has been worn
• Loses all shape when a foot is not inside
• Collects a lot of dust in the clear upper plastic material
• The tongue is so thin it gets twisted or folded over very easily
• The heel collar can dig into your ankle if you are wearing heel socks
• Not weatherproof, if it is raining your foot will get wet

Videos 

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Video by MR FOAMER SIMPSON

Summer 2018 is coming to an end and for all of you students out there, that means it is time to do a little back to school shopping. Having a pair of new sneakers is a must for the start of any school year.

While the inner sneakerhead in yourself may want to come to school the first day in an expensive hyped up sneaker costing over $300, you do not have to break the bank to find a pair of dope sneakers. In fact, there are a ton of sneakers out there that you can buy for less than $100 that will look great and impress on the first day of school. 

Below is a list of 10 sneakers for less than $100. The list is made up of comfortable, affordable, and good looking sneakers that do not cost that much money. The prices range from $50-$99.

NIKE MENS AIR MAX 1 ULTRA MOIRE 

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ADIDAS PUREBOOST DPR

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NIKE AIR JORDAN 1 I LOW 

NIKE STEFAN JANOSKI MAX

NIKE JORDAN AIR 6 RETRO PREM HC GG KID'S

NIKE VANDAL HIGH SUPREME MEN'S

NIKE AIR FORCE 1 HIGH '07 LV8

NIKE W ROSHE TWO SI

Details: The Nike Roshe Two is the follow-up to the flagship model in the Roshe line-up. They are crafted stretchy textile upper, feature bootie construction, heel pull tabs, a structural overlay, and a triple-layer of cushioning that contain different densities for a softer, more comfortable ride.

NIKE AIR HUARACHE RUN PRM