It’s finally here.
The NBA Finals.
In my opinion, it’s one of the best events every year, for basketball fans and diehard sneakerheads. It brings back memories of your favorite player delivering on the biggest stage in the freshest sneakers.
With the NBA Finals bringing in so many media, fans, and tourists to the participating cities, we put together a helpful resource so you can go sneaker shopping in between each game day.
Here is our guide to the best places to buy sneakers in both NBA Finals Cities.
Denver
Steadbrook
A lifestyle boutique located in the River North Arts District. They carry brands like ASICS, Salomon, Hoka, Converse to name a few. This is also one of the best places to go shopping for the rest of your fit with big apparel names like Stussy, Stone Island, AWAKE, and more.
Sole Street Shoes
Located in the heart of downtown right off 16th Street Mall, Sole Street Shoes has been around for nearly 20 years. If you’re looking for the latest Jordan retros, this is the place to go.
BAIT
With x locations across the West Coast, BAIT is cemented in Denver right across from Coors Field. The popular boutique carries all the major releases from Jordan, Nike, and adidas as well as an impressive collection of toys, t-shirts, and streetwear brands.
DVSN West
Back again for the first time since shutting its doors in 2019, DVSN West is located on Denver’s most famous street, Colfax. The 3 roomed boutique is meant to represent the passions many people in Denver share in common: Streetwear, hiphop, and the outdoors.
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Bonus pick: a unique consignment store that sells exotic snacks to go along with some of the best releases, and collectibles. If you’re looking to trade or pick up a hype pair for a fair price, hit them up!
Miami
Kith Miami
One of the largest, if not the largest, sneaker boutiques in the world, now has TWO physical locations in Miami. The most recent location in the design district has a Sadelle’s, and Kith Treats included in the two-story building. If you’re in the area, this is a must-stop for any sneakerhead.
SoleFly
You’ve probably heard of this boutique primarily through their sought-after Jordan collaborations, which have been an Art Basel staple for years now. Solefly has called Miami home for 10 years now and is a great place to find the latest Jordan retros and new Nike releases.
Shoe Gallery
Launched in 1979, Shoe Gallery is a family-run business that offers everything from streetwear to Jordans to New Balance. Located in the heart of Miami, customers always rave about the positive interactions and experiences when coming into the store.
UNKNWN
Located in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, UNKNWN is one of the more unique boutiques as it also doubles as an event space for the local community. UNKNWN is co-founded by LeBron James, and is worth the visit if you’re a diehard basketball fan as well.
Addict
Addict is located inside of Miami’s Brickell City Centre. Their roots date back to 1995, but were established in the US in 2004. On top of carrying well-known brands such as New Balance, Jordan, and Adidas, they also host local events and have exclusive in-store releases.