No matter what season it is, you can never go wrong wearing a pair of sneakers! They’re stylish, comfortable, and practical. What’s not to love? As daunting as the world of sneakers can be in terms of keeping up with new drops and collaborations, there are always some pairs that tend to stand out from the rest – like the classics. We’ve gathered our favourite sneakers that would make a great addition to any shoe collection!
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We love when brands put sustainability as a top priority, so we’re extra obsessed with this one. Allbirds is a footwear and lifestyle brand that you need to have on your radar.
Allbirds just opened its second Canadian location right in Yorkdale Shopping Centre (which follows the store in Vancouver) making this its first-ever Toronto location.
Co-founded in 2016 by Tim Brown, the brand is dedicated to making sustainable products using supernatural materials, designed for everyday life. Its mission is to prove that comfort, design, and sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive.
Tim speaks about the expansion saying, “We are excited to offer a new way for our Toronto customers to experience Allbirds —a city that melds so well with the Allbirds lifestyle – casual, comfortable, and an epicenter for health and wellness.”
Allbirds offers quite a range of sneakers, so you can find exactly what you’re looking for, whether you’re a runner or just searching for a go-to shoe, the brand has you covered.
It uses materials like sugarcane, wool, and eucalyptus to keep production emissions low, without sacrificing quality and style.
Plus, it recently launched an activewear line that’s made out of sustainably sourced materials as well. And let us tell you, the apparel is so sleek and comfortable!
Aside from the footwear and clothing, the store design is eco-conscious too. The service desk is constructed using locally sourced renewable maple plywood as well as featuring a table surface made using recycled paper!
A very interesting concept you’ll find when browsing around the store is that the carbon footprint of each product is clearly displayed right on it. Tim explained it as a nutrition label but for the shoe—you can see the exact carbon impact that the product has. How cool is that?
If you’re interested in learning more about the sustainability efforts that the brand has taken, check out their site. It’s definitely worth the browse.
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Have you been on that never ending search for for the perfect white sneaker to add to your footwear collection? Check out all of these awesome options that’ll pair perfectly with any outfit. From sleek styles, to trendy platforms, browse the list and find which sneaker you like the most.
Here are the best white sneakers to add to your collection.
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It’s not just restaurants that are having a hard time. Popular sneaker store Exclucity is closing the doors to its only Toronto location after five years.
According to BlogTO, the sneaker shop which is located on Queen West is being replaced with cannabis store Cori which is set to open this fall.
Exclucity founder Trent, aka Trent Out Loud, says that the store’s lease was up and operating online was proving to be more profitable.
“As a business owner, I had to think of what the future will be like,” says Trent in a statement to BlogTO. “My customers were already online. I’m not recreating the wheel.”
At one point, Exclucity had eight locations across Canada, with four in the GTA.
The sneaker store isn’t the only place as of late that’s closing its doors. It was just revealed that Mendocino and M Boutique are shutting its stores for good and iconic Queen Street restaurant Cafe Crepe has just sadly closed as well.
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In this day and age where customization is one of the most desired elements of any product, miix footwear is taking the mantle of being the world’s most customizable sneaker. The Toronto-based footwear brand is changing the game with its upcoming launch of a pair of sneakers with over seven million custom possibilities on a single silhouette.
“1 sneaker. 7,429,968 possibilities.”
This near limitless customization process is possible thanks to the seven different components which goes into each sneaker: a base, insole/midsole, heel, heel patch, tongue, strap, and laces. There are three different base designs, three different heel designs (low, mid, and high cuts), and four different tongue options all available in a variety of colourways to go with the insole/midsole, heel patch, strap and laces that will be available in a wide array of colours as well.
Image: miix footwear
miix footwear wants to empower each individual to show off their creativity and unique style through their sneakers and with the customizable options that are available, changes can be made to the design for different occasions without purchasing another pair of shoes. The design of a sneaker can go from a monochromatic low-cut silhouette to a vibrant and colourful high-cut silhouette with some minor adjustments.
With the power of an advanced 3D modeling platform, miix allows each sneaker to be built from the sole-up with the variety of design elements to make each pair unique to its individual creator. “miix footwear is about more than just making one sneaker to your liking” said Mayds Levy, co-founder and CEO of miix footwear. “It’s about being able to express yourself in the moment and creating a living product that can constantly adapt, change and reflect your personality, style
and mood.”
Image: miix footwear
Pre-orders of miix footwear’s upcoming signature sneaker can now be made on the miixfootwear.com, with orders shipping out by July 2018.
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Featured image: Instagram/ @miixfootwear
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When people go sneaker shopping in Toronto, they tend to hit up the trusted faithfuls that have provided them with excellent service and products. Stores such as Capsule and HAVEN come to mind, but Toronto has seen an increase of sneaker shops over the years. We still have new retailers popping up but the landscape of sneaker shopping is evolving. Not only with the rise of online shopping, we are beginning to see the rise of non-traditional retail stores where rare and limited products are being sold well above their retail price.
Here are some of the best new places to shop for sneakers in Toronto:
Livestock Roncesvalles
Image: Livestock
When Livestock first opened in Toronto in 2007, sneakerheads in the city knew what they were getting with one of Canada’s premier boutiques from Vancouver. One of Toronto’s current hidden sneaker shopping spots is Livestock’s second location in the city in the Roncesvalles neighbourhood.
Exclucity Yonge Street
Image: Instagram/@exclucity
Hailing from Montreal, Exclucity recently opened up a new storefront on Yonge street in the heart of downtown Toronto to go alongside its 6 other locations throughout the country. They carry all of your favourite sneaker brands and can become your go-to shop for all of your sneaker needs.
Bond Running
Image: Running Magazine
If you’re in the market for new running shoes, look no further than Bond Running located on Spadina in Chinatown. Whether you’re looking for the Nike VaporFly 4% or the latest adidas Ultra Boost, Bond Running should definitely sit on top of your list for all of your running needs. As an added bonus, there is a coffee shop located inside the store to keep you well-caffeinated throughout your shopping process.
Essential Toronto
Image: The Globe and Mail
Consignment shops are the latest trend in the sneaker world and Essential is one of Toronto’s first large consignment shops with two locations, one in downtown Toronto and the second in North York. Although you may be paying a premium price, they will probably have the pair you missed out on release day or the rare pair that is on your bucket list.
HotBox Toronto
Image: Instagram/@hotbox_to
Another one of Toronto’s consignment shops that popped up recently, HotBox can be found at Yonge and Gerrard in the heart of downtown. They have recently renovated their storefront and it can be argued that although their store and inventory is smaller than their competitor, they make up for it with their prices.
Have you heard of any other new places to shop for sneakers in Toronto? Let us know in the comment section.
Featured image: Instagram/ @livestockcanada
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