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The Shanghai Sneaker Guide

Nine shops around Shanghai to find sneakers, fitted hats, white-T's, and other non-essentials.
Last updated: 2015-11-09
Those fake Jordans for 150rmb on Qipu Lu might look passable to the untrained eye, but the real heads can tell, and you don't want your damn soles to fall off when you're running down the court (seen it happen). Here's nine shops to find everything from Air Max's and Air Force 1's to some grown-and-sexy shoes that will set you back a few G's. While Shanghai's sneaker game still doesn't compare to LA, Tokyo, NYC, or even Hong Kong, we have some spots, and companies like Nike do release Shanghai exclusives from time to time. And if that all sounds too expensive (or pointless), you can always drop 50rmb on a pair of brand new Feiyues.

Unfortunately, expect to pay at least 25% more for gear here. A pair of Air Max's that would cost 90 USD in America will run about 800rmb (125 USD) in the Nike shop here.


704 Changle Lu, near Fumin Lu | 长乐路704号, 近富民路



District: Jing'an
Metro Stop: 7 min walk from Exit 1, Changshu Lu Station, Line 1
Good For: Nike SBs, skateboards, Fly gear, the skate community
Hours: 11am-9.30pm



A skater named Jeff Han who used to work in a milk factory opened Shanghai's first skate shop way back in 1999. Though he never turned pro, a lot of Chinese skaters in his clique did, and you'll still find sponsored skaters hanging out there in 2015. This is where you go in Shanghai to find Nike SB's, as well as VANS, Converse, Adidas (the only shop in China with the Adidas skateboarding collection), HUF, and the Levi's skateboarding collection. They also stock decks, wheels, bearings, completes, and Fly's line of original clothing. This places comes first on our list because of the history and the community around this place, and their staff is really down to earth, probably because they actually skate. Sometimes FLY hosts events like photo exhibitions, too.

For more on Fly, peep this .



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15 Dongping Lu, near Hengshan Lu | 东平路15号, 近衡山路



District: Xuhui
Metro Stop: 5 min walk from Exit 4, Hengshan Lu Station, Line 1
Good For: OG Feiyue, Warrior -- iconic Chinese sneakers
Hours: 11am-9pm



Coming straight outta' Shanghai, Feiyue is a classic Chinese sneaker brand that started in the 1920s. If you're looking to practice kung fu, these are ideal. They're also comfortable, unique, and only 50-100rmb for a pair. That's cheaper than fake shoes! While Feiyue are comfortable for walking around in, they don't provide the best support for running. Culture Matters is a tiny, tiny shop on Dongping Lu, right by where Not Me club used to be. Note these are the real OG Feiyues, not the French remix.

For more about Feiyue, this local dude named Steward kept a pretty insightful until around 2010.



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158 Xinle Lu, near Xiangyang Bei Lu | 新乐路158号, 近襄阳北路



District: Xuhui
Metro Stop: 8 min walk from Exit 1, Changshu Lu Station, Line 1
Good For: Exclusive Nike releases and collaborations
Hours: 12-9.45pm



What used to be a streetwear and sneaker shop called became one of six Nike Labs in the world in 2014 (the others are in NYC, Paris, London, Hong Kong, and Milan). Kids often camp outside of this spot overnight to cop the latest collabo between Nike and some Japanese designer. it's set up almost like an art gallery and they often host [exclusive] events. While this is definitely one of the more expensive spots, they do stock items you can't find anywhere else in the world, including other Nike Labs. Each Nike Lab shop has their own sneaker, but sadly the Shanghai edition is far from fresh.




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L105, 88 Tongren Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu | 铜仁路88号, L105 近南京西路



District: Jing'an
Metro Stop: 5 min walk from Exit 6, Jing'an Temple Station, Line 7
Good For: Coffee, original Doe gear
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-9.30pm | Sat-Sun, 12pm-10pm



Doe (Dou, 豆) means "bean" in Chinese, and Doe the streetwear shop slangs their own roasts and makes slow drip coffee on site. The space itself is lovely (feels a bit like the old Source but less industrial) but the sneaker selection is lackluster. Maybe they don't want other brands to outshine their own Doe collection, which is quite dope. Their branding and logo design is on point (that Tiger drinking a coffee on the coffee bags is a nice touch), and I'd come here for a coffee, especially on a rainy day. Staff don't seem like sneakerheads though and weren't particularly outgoing.

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832 Julu Lu, near Changshu Lu | 巨鹿路832号, 近常熟路



District: Jing'an
Metro Stop: 5 min walk from Exit 9, Jing'an Temple Station, Line 7
Good For: CLOT, other streetwear
Hours: 12.30pm-9.30pm



Edison Chen's streetwear brand CLOT has had a three-story shop on Julu Lu since 2009. The selection is decent, staff are friendly, and they get some exclusives. Brands include HBA, Been Trill, Odd Future, Raised By Wolves, SSUR, Undefeated, and Herschel. This one also has outposts in Beijing, Taipei, and HK.






1 Taojiang Lu, near Dongping Lu | 桃江路1号, 近东平路



District: Xuhui
Metro Stop: 8 min walk from Exit 4, Changshu Lu Station, Line 1
Good For: Grown-up gear.
Hours: 10am-10pm



Alright this is the most expensive option on our list, but if you're looking for nice, grown-and-sexy men's clothing that doesn't come from Zara, H&M, Uniclo, or the fabric market, this is the spot. Aside from sneakers (not their forte), loafers, and other footwear, they stock brands like Rag & Bone, Creep, Surface To Air, Steven Alan, Norse Projects, Public School, and lots more. There's also accessories like laptop bags, wallets, yuppie lifestyle toys, draft beer and some snacks. This is one of the few places in Shanghai that does really good seasonal sales, so watch out for those because prices can get slashed to half-off or less.




Suite 427, 4/F, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu | 环贸广场, 淮海中路999号4楼427室, 近陕西南路



District: Huangpu
Metro Stop: 2 min walk from Shaanxi Nan Lu Station, Line 10
Good For: Jordans, Air Force 1's, Air Max 90s, Nike Basketball
Hours: 10am-11pm



The selection at a lot of Nike shops in Shanghai* is more like that of an outlet store -- you won't find much. But this flagship in the IAPM is a definite exception. Not only do they have most of the latest Jordans and Nike Basketball / Running kicks, their apparel game is strong, with lots of nice shorts, T-shirts, and gym gear. Guess this is the closest thing to a Niketown in Shanghai, and you'll even find a few Nike Shanghai pieces sometimes. Good service and shop design, too.

*Note: There are dozens of Nike shops in Shanghai, including one , and another . Those are OK options for standard Nikes, but they're similar to Nike shops you'll find in any other big city. The Kicks Lounge and the Xinle Lu shop are a bit more unique.




438-4 Shanxi Nan Lu, near Yongjia Lu | 陕西南路438-4号, 近永嘉路



District: Xuhui
Metro Stop: 7 min walk from Exit 6, Shanxi Nan Lu Station, Line 10
Good For: Rare kicks, luxury sneakers, Jordans.
Hours: 11.30am-9.30pm



WZK has the most impressive sneaker collection I've seen in Shanghai. Whether it's Dunks or Air Max's, they have colorways you won't find at any other shop downtown. But even more impressive is their Jordan selection. They have pretty much every pair ever made, all shrink-wrapped and hidden behind a case. Lots of New Balances and Reeboks in here too, and many options for ladies. One point of annoyance though, on our visit, four staff followed us all over the whole store like we were about to go all Winona Ryder in there.



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150 Shanxi Nan Lu, near Changle Lu | 陕西南路150号, 近长乐路



District: Jing'an
Metro Stop: 7 min walk from Exit 2, Shanxi Nan Lu Station, Line 1
Good For: Fitted hats, plain T-shirts, streetwear, local designers.
Hours: 11am-9.30pm

Finally, if you need hats and shirts to go with those new kicks, SoCal is the place. Originally just a Taobao shop, their storefront has a huge collection of [legit] fitted hats for like 150-200rmb each. That's about half the price of the official MLB shops, which charge something ridiculous like 400rmb for a hat. Taxing...

SoCal feels more like a spot in Beijing or NYC. The staff are friendly and they're always bumping some rap or trap on the speakers. They also stock heavyweight plain T-Shirts -- the same kind you'll find at the Korean shops in LA -- in at least a dozen colors, shirts by brands like Stussy, Carhartt, and Trukfit, and even some gear by local brands like Operation Chinchilla.



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