Shoes

Whether you like sneakers or more formal shoes, you will what your need for your foot in New York City. You will also discover brands and models before their arrival in Europe.

Shoes

Do you love sneakers ? So do New York City ! (Photo Brooke Fishwick)

Why Buy Shoes in New York?

  • If you love shoes, New York will make your head spin! The shoe stores in New York offer an incredible range of choices. But that’s not all: you’ll find models that you won’t find in Europe. This is particularly true for sneakers and running shoes. Brands like Nike, Asics, or Adidas offer models in the USA that will sometimes arrive much later in Europe, if at all.
  • The major sports shoe brands have even opened flagship stores in New York, unique boutiques that serve as showcases. Follow our list below to find the perfect shoe for you!

The 4 Best Shoe Stores in New York

  1. Adidas

    The famous German brand Adidas has set up its flagship store on New York’s 5th Avenue. The store spans 4 floors and offers a wide selection of sneakers and sports shoes. You will also find special editions that cannot be found elsewhere.

    Facade of the Adidas store in New York
    Adidas has set up shop on New York's 5th Avenue. (Photo Ajay Suresh)

    Address: 565 Fifth Avenue, between 46th Street and 47th Street.

    Neighborhood: Midtown.

    Metro: Grand Central.

  2. Nike

    The brand with the swoosh is displayed on a 6-story building located just steps from the Rockefeller Center. Nike calls it the House of Innovation, or house of innovation. The American brand indeed presents all its new products, including models not yet released in Europe. You can return with sneakers that no one wears on the old continent!

    Facade of the Nike store in New York
    Nike has designed a very stylish building in New York. (Photo Ajay Suresh)

    Address: 650 5th Avenue/52nd Street.

    Neighborhood: Midtown.

    Metro: 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.

  3. Puma

    The German brand Puma has set up its flagship store on 5th Avenue, just a few streets from its competitor Adidas. This makes it easy for you to compare and try on the different models. You will find original sneakers and sports shoes. The icing on the cake, the store even houses video game consoles!

    Address: 609 5th Avenue, between 48th Street and 49th Street.

    Neighborhood: Midtown.

    Metro: 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.

  4. Hoka

    Founded in 2009 in Annecy, the running shoe brand Hoka was bought in 2013 by the American group Deckers. This allowed it to cross the Atlantic! Hoka now has a store on 5th Avenue. This flagship store presents the best of the brand on 2 floors.

    Address: 579 Fifth Avenue, between 47th Street and 48th Street.

    Neighborhood: Midtown.

    Metro: 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.