In a world where Carrie Bradshaw has encouraged women around the world to invest in as many shoes as she wants, its time to flip the script and realize that a good pair of sneakers on a man can do the same thing as the perfect pair of heels. Guys, sneakers are the best way to show off a little bit of style and personality without changing your whole wardrobe. Below, we’re breaking down the three best places in Denver to find men’s sneakers with some tips on how to style your new additions.
DVSN West
Probably the most popular sneaker right now for men and women are the adidas Sambas. These are a perfect style especially if you are just getting into different kinds of sneakers because they are sleek and come in all kinds of color ways. The best place to go for both unique and basic color ways of this style is DVSN West.
Located at 2033 E Colfax Avenue, DVSN West carries various adidas styles from Sambas and Gazelles (a slimmer and more everyday style) to chunkier special edition collab sneakers. For everyday wear, adidas are a great brand of sneakers for casual wear and they have lots of neutral color options so you can wear them with anything — and DVSN West is a great place to look for your perfect pair.
Impossible Kicks
If you are looking to dive into more hype beast style men’s sneakers, Impossible Kicks is a great place to shop. Their storefront in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center releases new drops every week, so you are guaranteed to get the most recent selection of styles and find something unique to suite your personal style.
Impossible Kicks carries a great selection of Nike Dunk Low’s, which are another good style to start with if you want a chunkier look than the Sambas. Dunk Low’s come in a variety of colorways, and Impossible Kicks is likely to carry numerous variations that fit your closet. They also carry lots of Jordan drops and other unique and rare Nike styles. With a chunkier sneaker, lean into baggy pants or baggy shorts to compliment the wider silhouette.
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Culture Street
If you’re not exactly sure what you’re looking for, Culture Street has the largest selection of rare sneakers in Denver and is sure to inspire you to try something new. Unlike the other two stores, you can’t shop their inventory online. Instead, you must visit their store (located at 1550 S Colorado Blvd) in person to see the full collection of men’s sneakers available. However, you can stay up to date with the newest drops online, as they regularly post on the Culture Street Instagram about the latest shoes hitting their shop.
Culture Street also offers secondhand options for hype brands and vintage tees. If you are looking for a place to sell your rare sneakers (or shop sustainably for your next grab), Culture Street’s got you covered. The shop creates an atmosphered unlike anywhere else with outstanding staff, occasional performances in store and a basketball hoop where customers are sometimes able to snag a discount by showing off their free throw skills.
Denver is a great place to be if you’re in need of some new men’s sneakers. With so many options, rare finds and great atmospheres, you are guaranteed to find your perfect pair and have fun doing it. Shopping and shoe addictions aren’t just for Carrie Bradshaw.