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Leather, pleather, studs and black denim jeans don’t make for the best workout material. Deck yourself out in specialized goods from these Toronto shops or opt for muted tones from Under Armour or Lululemon that suit your brooding Nautilus and free weights routine. Ardith: The west end shop has collected edgier lines of innovative mesh-heavy, tie-dyed and animalprint workout wear from brands such as Michi, Lucas Hugh, Vancouver’s Daub + Design and Toronto’s Hoi Bo. While most are female focused, some could complement a unisex look if you’re willing to go there. 373 Roncesvalles Ave. Nomad: Incorporate the latest Fear of God tanks, Nike Tech Fleece shorts and Raf Simons Velcro sneakers into your training sessions thanks to the Queen West bastion of cutting edge menswear, also known for stocking Japanese Comme Des Garcons scents and sweats for a post-workout glow. 819 Queen St. W. Haven: With their first brick and mortar shop in Edmonton, Haven has Japanese avant-garde and sporty deep in their DNA stocking limited runs of Junya Watanabe contemporary TAKAHIRO MIYASHITA the Soloist’s line, oversized reflective running ponchos from Barbour & White Mountaineering, and the latest collaborative designer supergroup, ACRONYM and Stone Island’s Shadow Project. 145 Berkley St. Adidas Originals: It’s impossible to ignore the originator and first choice for health goth enthusiasts who covet collaborations with designers like Japan’s Neighbourhood and London’s Mary Katrantzou. 389 Queen St. W.