Sporting goods

Why Visit Sports Shops in New York?

• New York is a sporty city, and you will find shops suited to all sports. You can first find the latest sneakers and running shoes in the New York shoe stores. All major international brands are present, sometimes with exclusive models.
• But, to go further, explore the specialized shops. Our selection highlights both small independent shops and large chains. Bicycle, golf, dance, basketball… Ready, set, shop!

The 7 Best Sports Shops in New York

1. Franks Bike Shop

   Discover New York… by bike! Franks Bike Shop invites you to rent a bike and set off on an adventure. This shop, created in 1976, offers a wide selection of models. An eco-friendly and peaceful way to explore the Big Apple. Another bonus: if you liked your bike, you can even buy the model!

   

   Address: 553 Grand Street

   Neighborhood: Financial District.

   Metro: East Broadway.

2. NBA Store

   Are you a basketball fan? Then don’t miss the NBA Store, the temple of American basketball! This huge store, open since December 2015 on 5th Avenue, offers jerseys, caps and accessories from almost all NBA teams. You will of course find jerseys and merchandise in the colors of the New York teams, the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets.

   

   Address: 545 Fifth Avenue, at the corner of 45th Street.

   Neighborhood: Midtown.

   Metro: Grand Central-42 St.

3. New York City Jet Ski

   Here’s a new way to discover New York: drive your own Jet Ski! New York City Jetski offers several tours in the port of New York, for spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline. You will see the Empire State Building, the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt tower and the One World Trade Center, among others. At the controls of your Kawasaki 15F, you will also have the chance to pass under the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge. Fair winds!

4. New York Golf Center

   Caddy, clubs, balls, accessories… The New York Golf Center has been covering the world of golf equipment since 1982. You will find all the major reference brands there: Callaway, Ping, Mizuno, Taylor Made or Titleist. The store is located right across from the Macy’s department store, on Herald Square.

   

   Address: 131 West 35th Street, between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue.

   Neighborhood: Midtown.

   Metro: 34 St-Herald Sq.

5. New York Yankees

   The New York Yankees baseball team has 2 stores in New York, the Yankee Clubhouses. You can of course buy the famous NY caps and the team’s jerseys. The shelves also display an incredible number of Yankees-colored derivative products. Enough to redo all your interior decoration!

   

   Address: 745 7th Avenue, between 49th Street and 50th Street.

   Neighborhood: Midtown.

   Metro: 50 St.

6. NYC Velo

   NYC Velo is a bike shop that aims to be eclectic. The store caters to both Sunday cyclists and road or mountain bike professionals. The shop even equips some of New York’s couriers! Among the brands sold here: Giro, Moots, Brompton and Felt.

   

   Address: 66 2nd Avenue, between 3rd Street and 4th Street, and 590 West 45th Street/11th Avenue.

   Neighborhood: East Village and Hell’s Kitchen.

   Metro: Astor Pl or 42 St-Port Authority Terminal.

7. On Stage Dancewear NYC

   On Stage Dancewear is a store specializing in dance articles, from modern jazz to classical ballet, including flamenco, tango or Fred Astaire’s tap dancing. Shoes, points, costumes, tutus, tights… On Stage Dancewear also supplies the shoes used by the troupe that performs the Christmas show of the Rockettes. The store also makes several costumes for Broadway musicals, notably for The Lion King.

   

   Address: 49 West 37th Street, between Fifth Avenue and 6th Avenue.

   Neighborhood: Midtown.

   Metro: 5 Av.