The emergence of the sneaker culture in Canada can be seen throughout the nation. As the sneaker community in Canada continues to grow, so does the expansion of Canadian sneaker stores. Now, with such a variety of retailers to choose from, you can bid farewell to paying duties on your new kicks!
Here are the best Canadian online sneaker stores:
Livestock
One of the original Canadian boutiques that specialize in sneakers and streetwear, Livestock has been a mainstay in the Canadian sneaker community and is one of the best boutiques in the nation. Their choices in footwear include brands such as Nike, adidas, PUMA, Converse, New Balance, Jordan, Reebok, and Saucony. If you’re looking for a one-stop shop where you can buy a complete outfit, Livestock has you covered with their selection of apparel and accessories.
STAY FRESH
Established in 2014, STAY FRESH is a Vancouver based marketplace boutique that specializes in premium and collector sneakers, streetwear, and accessories. It features a curated catalogue with brands like Nike, adidas, Air Jordon, Yeezy, Supreme, BAPE, Palace, Anti Social Social Club, and more.
HAVEN
This Canadian sneaker store’s name speaks for itself as it is a true haven for those who love footwear, as well as Japanese and other globally recognized fashion labels. You may recognize the name from their latest collaborative project with adidas or highly sought after Yeezy collaborations. In addition to the latest and best from adidas, they also carry an amazing selection from Nike, New Balance, Converse, and more.
Capsule
Since 2003, Capsule has continued to build their reputation as one of the premier boutiques in all of Canada. Capsule was a part of the first Canadian collaboration on the “Canadian Tuxedo” 580MT, complete with three different denims on the upper with a maple syrup sole. In addition, you’ll find brands like Air Jordan, Converse, Nike, New Balance, and more — they also have a selection for women.
Off the Hook
Montreal residents understand the importance of having a boutique like Off the Hook in their city. A significant member of this community since 1999, the team has done a tremendous job with the growth of their store. OTH is Canada’s only Vans partnership store with Canada’s most important selection of Vans products, and this relationship has resulted in numerous OTH x Vans collaborative projects. In addition to Vans, Off the Hook carries an amazing selection of other brands such as Nike, adidas, New Balance, Converse, PUMA, Timberland, Red Wing, and more.
ALDO
ALDO has a huge variety of not only sneakers, but other footwear as well. From casual to dressy, you’ll find it all. It’s also the first fashion footwear and accessories company in the world to be certified climate neutral.
Courtside Sneakers
Courtside Sneakers is the premier boutique in Atlantic Canada, with three stores throughout the Maritimes. It offers a great selection of basketball and retro sneakers, from Nike to PUMA for men, women, and youth, while showing tremendous growth over recent years. Nathan and his team are doing an excellent job with their curation of products and customer service, evident by the interaction with customers both in-store and online.
Less 17
It was about time that the Calgary sneaker community got some love, and this is exactly what happened with the arrival of Less 17. With an excellent selection of menswear and sneakers, this Calgary shop can be your one stop shop for everything from adidas and Nike sneakers to the latest pieces of clothing from the likes of Stone Island, Reigning Champ, and North Face Black Series. For all of their Canadian online shoppers, Less 17 offers free shipping within on all orders over $100!
Call it Spring
The ultimate destination for not only shoes but handbags and accessories as well. Call It Spring is always on top of the latest trends with an affordable price tag.
NRML
Canada’s capital city is the home of NRML, one of Canada’s oldest sneaker shops. Opened in 1997, this shop has been an instrumental part of the Canadian sneaker community for over twenty years with their wide selection of streetwear and sneakers. In addition to their streetwear and sneaker centric shop, they also have NRML Femme and NRML Select. Keep an eye out for the retailer’s killer sales, where you can sometimes score sale items for an additional 50% off.
Solestop
Located in the heart of downtown Markham, Solestop is the embodiment of a success story in the sneaker business. They began their journey as an online shop and have since grown to a full sized storefront with a diverse selection of adidas, New Balance, Asics, Saucony, and more. Along with their men’s sneaker selection, they also carry a full range of sneakers, clothing, and accessories for women and kids as well.
BB Branded
Windsor is typically known as one of the main border cities from Canada to the U.S. in Ontario, but the city is so much more than that, it is the home of an amazing sneaker shop called BB Branded. Having overcome its share of ups & downs, the shop grew from a jewellery store that carried apparel to the main sneaker shop in Windsor that carries the latest Air Jordan retros.
Vessi
Vessi creates shoes that can be worn all day, every day, in any weather. Wear them in the snow, rain, or sun, because sneakers that can do it all. It produces products that move you forward, get you out there, and let you live your best life.
SSENSE
Based in Montreal, SSENSE is a no brainer when it comes to all things designer. The retailer carries classic sneaker brands like adidas, Converse, Vans, and Nike, but as more high-end luxury brands move into the sneaker world, you’ll also find those here. If you’re looking for the latest kicks from labels like Off-White, Moschino, Balenciaga, Maison Margiela, Givenchy, and more, be sure to visit SSENSE.
Gravitypope
Founded in Alberta, this Canadian sneaker store, Gravitypope is a high-end boutique that also has locations in British Columbia and Ontario. But if you can’t make it in-store, you can also shop the store online, where you can discover brands like Common Projects, New Balance, Vans, Asics, Clae, and more.
Blacktoe Running
If you’re looking for the best sneakers to train in, you have to check out Blacktoe Running. It has all of the runners you need whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned marathoner. The brand finds the most innovative and best products available on the market today!
Browns
Browns’ mission to search the world for the best brands, and to provide the most unique, head-turning styles for you and your whole family— at the best possible value— since 1940. It even produces its own in-house brand to offer an even larger variety.
Little Burgundy
Little Burgundy was founded in 2008 in Montreal, Quebec. It’s a branded footwear destination with its own unique style for discerning tastes. It operates over 39 stores across Canada and offers the best brands on the market like adidas, Converse, Nike, Vans and Herschel Supply.
The Shoe Company
The Shoe Company first opened in 1992 and the chain has since grown to more than 75 locations across Canada. The brand believes that style shouldn’t demand a huge investment of time or money. Style should be comfortable, accessible, and easy to achieve.
Simons
While the selection of sneakers at this Montreal-based retailer isn’t the largest or rarest to find, it’s still worth a peak for essentials. Online, you’ll find high-end picks from brands like Marni and Versace, as well as favourites from Nike, Vans, adidas, The North Face, and more, as well as a budget-friendly in-house line.
Adrift
This Canadian sneaker store, Adrift, is Toronto’s premier skate and lifestyle boutique, and luckily for you, they ship all across Canada. Founded over 10 years ago, the shop stocks brands like Vans, Nike SB, Converse, and adidas.
Exclucity
Montreal-based Exclucity has carries a collection of sneakers for both men and women. The store originally operated out the back of the CEO’s car and has since evolved into an online destination for streetwear enthusiasts. You’ll find brands like Nike, Jordan, adidas, and Puma on Exclucity’s roster.
Casca
Casca develops sneakers made to last and withstand the test of time. The brand believes that shoes should make you feel good, and enable you to do anything, so Casca was founded to do just that.
Groovy Shoes
Groovy Shoes boasts itself as the number one Canadian sneaker store, so it’d be remiss of us to leave them off this list. The retailer has two locations in Ontario but boasts a huge selection of sneakers for men, women, and kids online. Find brands like Nike, Asics, Saucony, New Balance, and more beyond.
Parlor 23
This Toronto-based consignment shop specializes in deadstock and collectible shoes and accessories. Head here for hard-to-find sneakers or to consign a pair that’s been collecting dust in your closet. Parlor 23 ships worldwide.
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“Jumpman, Jumpman, they gave me my own collection,” as Drake famously says in his song with Future. The Canadian rapper is set to release his third collection with Jordan Brand on February 16th, 2018.
The relationship between Drake and Jordan Brand began when he signed a shoe deal in the winter of 2013 and their collaborative projects are some of the most coveted shoes on the market. The designs from the collection are inspired by the logo of Drake’s OVO brand, specifically the three major colours: black, white, and gold.
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The collaborative collections feature both apparel and shoes, and they release during NBA All-Star weekend, beginning in 2016 All-Star festivities in Toronto. The first collection featured the Air Jordan 10, the second featured the Air Jordan 12, and the upcoming third silhouette will feature the Air Jordan 8. There will be two colourways of the shoes as seen in the past, with one being white and the other being black.
Alongside the shoes, there are also two colourways of OVO x Jordan track jacket and track pants that will be released as separate items. The third collection will be available for purchase at the OVO stores and the Air Jordan store at 306 Yonge Street in Toronto.
What do you think about Drake’s Next Air Jordan Collection? Let us know in the comment section.
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2017 was one of the craziest years in recent memory for sneakerheads. All of the brands from the footwear industry stepped it up this year with the introduction of new technologies, execution of unique collaborative projects, and the return of many sought-after classic silhouettes. There were some amazing collaborations throughout the year with fashion designers, contemporary artists, musicians, retail boutiques, and even an owner of a buy/sell/trade store!
As difficult as it was to narrow down the ten best sneaker releases of this year, it was even harder to put them in order. Some shoes were more widely available, whereas certain ones were extremely limited and difficult to acquire.
Here are our ten best sneaker releases of 2017:
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Off-White x Air Jordan 1
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Virgil Abloh, the man behind the luxury fashion brand Off-White, unveiled his collaborative project with Nike called “The 10” this year featuring his take on ten different silhouettes. His take on the iconic Air Jordan 1 was arguably the highlight of the entire collection and it was rightfully awarded the 2017 Shoe of the Year by Footwear News.
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Kaws x Air Jordan 4
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American pop artist Brian Donnelly, better known as Kaws, is best known for his sculptures and toys, but it was his collaboration with Jordan Brand on a pair of Air Jordan 4s that received the majority of the attention. Kaws gave the Air Jordan 4 a facelift with a full suede construction and notes of his artwork throughout the entire silhouette.
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Sean Wotherspoon x Nike Air Max 97/1
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On Air Max Day 2017, Nike ran a campaign that gave twelve individuals from throughout the world an opportunity to create and design their own sneakers. Sean Wotherspoon, owner of Round Two, won the campaign with a hybrid design featuring a corduroy Air Max 97 upper with an Air Max 1 sole.
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N.E.R.D. x adidas NMD Hu Trail
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Continuing to build off the success of Pharrell Williams and his work with adidas, this ComplexCon exclusive release of the adidas NMD Hu Trail is a collaboration with Pharrell’s music group, N.E.R.D. This all-black design with extremely limited availability was the most sought after release of ComplexCon and it instantly became the most coveted NMD Hu Trail.
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Off-White x Nike Air Presto
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Although the Air Jordan 1 by Virgil Abloh from ‘The 10’ collection took home the hardware for shoe of the year, the Air Presto was another highly coveted shoe from the collaboration. It followed the deconstructed theme of ‘The 10’ and it is arguably the second most sought-after pair from the collection.
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Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner
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Kanye West was able to ride the wave of the dad shoes movement and released a stylish pair featuring the Boost technology from adidas. The Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner features vibrant colours and it is intentionally bulky by design, making it one of the most controversial sneaker releases of the year.
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UNDFTD x Nike Air Max 97
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2017 was a big year for the Nike Air Max 97, celebrating its 20th anniversary, and it was celebrated through a collaboration with streetwear mainstay, UNDEFEATED. The first release of the collaboration saw two colourways of the Air Max 97, one black and the other white, featuring patent leather hits on the mudguard. The final colourway released at ComplexCon was the most coveted, featuring UNDFTD’s signature olive and orange colourway.
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Tom Sachs x Nike Mars Yard 2.0
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Originally released in 2012, contemporary artist Tom Sachs collaborated with Nike on an updated version of the highly sought after Mars Yard shoe. After thorough wear-testing since its initial launch, the second iteration of the shoes features an update to the materials that are used to make it more durable, making this updated model a grail for many sneaker collectors.
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Nike Air VaporMax
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Nike introduced one of its most controversial shoe design on this year’s Air Max Day, the Air VaporMax. This new design, dubbed the pinnacle of Nike’s ‘Air’ cushioning system, features a Flyknit upper which sits on exposed ‘Air’ units that compose the entire sole. The controversial design eventually won over numerous sceptics and became one of the best shoes of the year.
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HAVEN x adidas Consortium Ultra Boost Uncaged
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Canadian retailer, HAVEN, collaborated with adidas on one of the best Consortium releases of the year with their Ultra Boost Uncaged. The collaboration features one of adidas’ most popular silhouettes, the Ultra Boost, done in the ever-popular triple black colourway. Through excellent execution, the HAVEN Ultra Boost Uncaged quickly became one of the most coveted adidas collaborations of the year.
What is your favourite sneaker release of 2017?
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There is always a tough decision to be faced when buying a new pair of shoes. Do you go for the pair that is readily available that other people may have or do you go out to find a specific pair that will help you stand out? If you decide to go on the hunt for rare sneakers, where do you even start the search? Do you search for a limited pair that released recently or do you go hunt for a pair that released years ago?
We were able to sit down with Sean Go, a photographer and YouTuber, and spoke with him about how to get your hands on rare sneakers.
What are some of the rarest shoes that you own?
I’m the type that wears 99% of my shoes, so I tend to gravitate away from absurdly “rare” shoes that can either fall apart due to their age, or are worth the price of a new car. However, some of my personal gems in my collection include the Nike Air Max Lunar 90 “Moon Landing”, Air Jordan 10 “OVO”, Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 “Turtle Dove”, Nike Air Max 1 Atmos “Elephant”, and Nike x Off White Zoom Fly.
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How were you able to get your hands on them?
I’m able to obtain my shoes through various means. Sometimes, this means being lucky in a store raffle, other times require that I camp out overnight in the cold, and in the worst case, I bite the bullet and pay a reseller. Luckily, I have friends both in the US and Canada that often look out for me and help me out when I strike out on my own.
Where would you search for your sought after grails?
I consider grails to be the one shoe I would keep if I was forced to get rid of all the other pairs in my collection. Currently, I already own my “grail”, which are the Air Jordan 3 ’88 “White/Cement”. It isn’t the most rare, nor is it worth that much on the secondary market, but it is a shoe that’s resonated with me since I can remember, and something I would hold on to over all the other more hyped sneakers that I own. In this case, I lucked out and grabbed them from Footaction, but if I did not own the pair today, I would search through consignment shops or sites (i.e. Flight Club & StockX), on sneaker marketplaces on Facebook, and attending sneaker conventions where rare shoes are often put up for sale.
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What are some of the best ways to find rare sneakers locally?
In Toronto, we have a few sneaker consignment shops, including Essential Toronto and Re-Run that stock some of the most sought-after shoes on the market. In addition, there are a wide variety of Facebook sneaker marketplaces (i.e. Toronto Shoe Game, Toronto Sneakerhead Marketplace, and Canada Sneaker Xchange) where every day people are able to post shoes for sale and trade. In addition, we are fortunate to have quite a few independent boutiques, such as Livestock, Capsule and Haven, which carry a lot of rare sneakers that people often camp overnight for, along with big-box retailers like Foot Locker, Footaction, and Champs.
What are your thoughts on sneaker purchasing apps such as StockX and GOAT?
I personally have purchased from both, and it’s a good method to feel assured that the product is going to be legitimate, without dealing with the risk or dangers of face-to-face meetups, and inconvenience of travelling to physically pick up the sneakers. However, coming from the US, these purchases are usually accompanied with duties due to the high price of these sneakers that we are importing into Canada. So with that said, I usually use StockX and GOAT as a last resort when I can’t find the shoe anywhere else in the city, and am prepared to pay the extra 30% or so on top of the purchase price for duties.
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Can you give us three pieces of advice on purchasing rare sneakers?
- Stay up to date on release information.
(i.e. which stores are receiving them, what time, raffle or first come first serve, etc.) - Be prepared to put in work.
(whether that means lining up for hours, running from store to store to enter raffles, or being quick on your fingers to check out online, etc.) - Missing out isn’t the end of the world – there will always be another “hot” shoe coming out sooner rather than later.
Would you be interested in purchasing rare sneakers?
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Labour day weekend is right around the corner and we all know what that means, it’s back-to-school season! The weeks leading up to the beginning of September is the time of the year when we refresh our wardrobe, and what better way to start that process than with a fresh pair of sneakers?
From sneakers with the latest technology to the classic timeless silhouettes, here are the ten hottest men’s sneakers for back-to-school:
adidas Ultra Boost
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Arguably the most popular sneakers in recent years, adidas truly hit a home run with the Ultra Boost. What started off as a performance focused running shoe has become one of the best lifestyle sneakers with its variety of colours to choose from.
adidas EQT Boost 93/17
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Proclaimed by some enthusiasts as “even more comfortable than the Ultra Boost”, the EQT Boost 93/17 features a sleek upper with the most Boost cushioning that can be seen on any adidas shoe.
Air Jordan 1 Retro OG High
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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The Air Jordan 1 transcends fashion trends and has become a pair of shoes that can be worn with absolutely anything at any time. This classic design from 1985 continues to live strong through the countless retro versions of the model.
Air Jordan 4 Retro
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If you’re not a fan of high-cut sneakers but are a fan of the Jordan retros, the Air Jordan 4 is the perfect pair for you. This model released in several colours throughout 2017 and its versatility makes it one of those shoes that can be worn with just about anything.
Converse Fastbreak Mid
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Reaching back into their basketball archives, Converse brought back the Fastbreak in 2017 in a variety of colours to suit your needs. It provides exceptional comfort with the addition of the Lunarlon insoles that was not in place in the original design from 1983.
Converse One Star
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Everyone knows about the Chuck Taylor and how great the shoes are, but the One Star is another model from Converse that deserves some attention. It features a minimalistic design with clean aesthetics that allows it to be just as versatile as the classic Chuck Taylor.
PUMA Tsugi Netfit
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One of the newest offerings from PUMA, the Tsugi Netfit is a great lightweight shoe with some of the latest technologies from PUMA, their evoKNIT upper and IGNITE foam midsoles. The caged netting on the side allows the user to lace them up in any way that they desire.
New Balance 574 Sport
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A fresh take on the classic 574 model, New Balance gave a modern update to the design with a sleek upper and some alterations to the materials that are used throughout the shoes. The New Balance 574 Sport is offered in numerous colourways and can be a staple in your rotation.
Nike Air Max 97 Ultra ‘17
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Celebrating the 20 year anniversary of the original design, the Air Max 97 receives the Ultra update from Nike that features an overall lighter construction with the single layer upper. The Air Max 97 Ultra ‘17 features the same aesthetics as the original design in many original colourways with a modern twist.
Nike VaporMax
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The shoe that was unveiled by Nike during Air Max Day 2017, the VaporMax has been one of the hottest shoes of the year. The Flyknit upper combined with the exposed Air units on the sole makes this a truly interesting design that has become a mainstay in many collections.
Which sneakers will you pick up for back-to-school?
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Michael Jordan had a big impact on the footwear industry. You can say that he revolutionized it and completely changed the landscape of how sneakers were marketed and sold. He transcended the world of sports and became an international fashion icon with the help of his Air Jordan line, as well as his trademark Jumpman logo.
The Air Jordan line saw immense success as a performance product, but it also began tapping into the lifestyle market as people were wearing their Jordan shoes not only on the court, but on the streets as well. This had every other footwear company scrambling to find their own MJ throughout the 90s and early-2000s.
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We have seen a rising emphasis on the importance of artists and lifestyle influencers in sneakers, as athletes began taking a backseat in the footwear industry. Run-DMC and their contribution to this movement cannot be understated, as they hold a special place in history with what they did with adidas and the Superstars.
Some may say that the Artist’s Series collection by Nike featuring the likes of Futura, Stash, Pharrell, and ESPO was vital to this shift in the industry. Some may say that this shift occurred when Jay-Z and 50 Cent got their own signature lines at Reebok, the S. Carter and the G-Unit. There will always be those who say that nothing mattered until Kanye released his first signature silhouette with Nike.
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Regardless of what catapulted this change in the influence within the footwear industry from athletes to artists, all that matters is that the change did happen. When Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Kanye received their signature line from Reebok and Nike, it was a very big deal to those who remember those years. Jay-Z and Kanye were the first non-athletes to get their own signature shoes at their respective brands.
Throughout this decade, we have seen many artists collaborating with different brands to help usher in this new age of sneaker culture that we are now in the midst of. We saw adidas working with artists such as Big Sean and 2 Chainz on classic silhouettes during their pre-Boost era, followed by their introduction of Kanye and Pharrell’s signature series during their Boost era.
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Jordan Brand is very well represented with Drake and his ever-popular OVO collection. Reebok has made a concentrated effort in gaining back traction within the lifestyle market with Kendrick Lamar and Future on their roster. adidas not only has Kanye and Pharrell on their roster, they also work with Pusha T on their EQT line and Desiigner on their XbyO line.
PUMA is one of the brands that is truly embracing this shift towards influential artists and it is safe to say that their hard work paid off. The Fenty by Rihanna collection is one of the best-selling collaborations on the market, and they also made a big splash with the signing of The Weeknd, who will be receiving his own signature XO collection. In addition to The Weeknd and Rihanna, they also have some of the most influential style icons, Kylie Jenner and Big Sean, as faces for some of their other campaigns.
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It has been truly amazing to see the shift of influence in the sneaker industry and to witness the transformation of the culture from what it was many years ago. Call them musicians or singers, but at the end of their day, they are artists and these footwear designs can be seen as an extension of their artistic craft.
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Our neighbours south of the border have shops such as Flight Club and Stadium Goods when it comes to finding those rare and limited edition sneakers. They even have apps and websites, such as StockX and GOAT, as trusted secondary marketplaces for those sneakers that you may have missed on release day. Unfortunately for Canadian shoppers, shopping at these outlets have become increasingly hard due to the value of the Canadian dollar and the potential 35% duty rate that we may face in addition to all other costs.
Canadian sneakerheads have been longing for a shop like Flight Club or Stadium Goods to open in the country, and soon they’ll have their wish granted with the upcoming release of Overdose Toronto. Also known as OD Toronto, you may have seen them on Instagram getting featured on Hypebeast or giving away rare collectibles on contests hosted with the likes of Modern Notoriety.
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OD is gaining the reputation of “OD-ing” on their well-curated Instagram account, each post typically seen with a ridiculous stock of the most hyped and limited items, such as the KAWS x Air Jordan 4s and just about every highly sought after item from Supreme. They have it all from the best Air Jordan 1s, Yeezys galore, Bape NMDs, Acronym Prestos, and the self-lacing Nike Mag!
Their Instagram page consists of all original content made with the items that they have in their inventory, and it is safe to say that they will not only be one of the best stocked shops in Canada, but they will be in competition with other shops of similar caliber throughout the world.
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Along with all of the different types of sneakers that you will be able to find at OD, you will also be able to find the best selection of Supreme box logos, accessories, Kaws Companion Bearbricks of all sizes, and more.
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They have created such a buzz throughout the sneaker world that one of the questions that the proprietors most frequently get asked is, “When is OD opening?”
Summer 2017 is the time frame that we have been given regarding the grand opening of the store, with the exact storefront location yet to be announced. Here’s a hint though, let’s just say that the space will be somewhere on Queen Street West. Stay tuned to their Instagram page @ODToronto for all information regarding their location and grand opening date!
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