VOGUE (Italy)

TOP SNEAKER STORES IN THE WORLD

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—— Kith, NYC

Founded by sneaker world celebrity and designer Ronnie Fieg, Kith is one of New York’s best sneaker and lifestyle destinatio­ns. This progressiv­e retail space supplies sneakerhea­ds with a steady stream of exclusive drops.

—— Foot District, Madrid

Visiting for a striking assortment enhanced by a budding offering of Jordans housed inside minimalist yet awe-inspiring gray sponge-painted interiors. The graphic black sneaker wall brims with all the most relevant releases and exclusives.

—— Slam Jam, Milan

Inspired by less-is-more Japanese architectu­re, Slam Jam often doubles up as an art gallery. It boasts a brilliantl­y-curated and well-presented selection of global sneaker brands alongside on-the-rise labels.

—— Solebox, Berlin

Dubbed the ‘store of the future,’ Solebox offers a unique shopping experience where an automatic robotic arm picks up and delivers sneakers r ight from the shelves. Now also open in Amsterdam and Brussels.

—— Round Two, L.A. + Richmond (VA)

Co-founded by Sean Wotherspoo­n, Chris Russow, and Luke Fracher, this once small specialist in vintage clothing and sneakers has become a sneakerhea­d go-to, with a second unit in L.A. A$AP Rocky, Kendall Jenner and Virgil Abloh are all fans.

—— Chapter, Tokyo

Small and discreet yet filled with the hottest silhouette­s and a distinctiv­e up-to-date offering, Chapter Harajuku is a must-visit when in Tokyo, especially for its occasional, exclusive collaborat­ions.

—— Sotf, Florence

Blending legacy and currency, Sotf combines classical Florentine elements with a f uturistic design and a unique in-store experience where customers use iPads to check stock and buy.

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