The best sneaker shops in Toronto isn't an easy list to compile in a city whose shopping epicentres seem to be growing and shifting at a rapid pace. Over the last few years, the city has witnessed a surge in menswear stores for the fashion-conscious gentleman, and as such, collector items (much more common in the men's fashion oeuvre) are becoming a hot commodity. In the lexicon of cult-like apparel and accessories, sneakers, above almost all other items of collectable clothing, reigns supreme.
Sure, there are baseball caps and Japanese denim. Maybe even concert tees and beat up Levi's. But the sneaker has most certainly become an ingrained part of our cultural history since they first stepped into the spotlight in the 1980s a la Air Jordan. Whether you're a skateboarder, basketball player or simply revel in the comfort and class of a slick new pair of kicks, sneaker culture is alive and well in Toronto.
Here's a list of the best sneaker shops in Toronto.
See also:
The best shoe stores in Toronto
The best skateboard shops in Toronto