![]() ![]() With only one physical location but a massive online footprint, Sneaker District still has a lot of offer in their store. If the Spuistraat area is Sneaker Central, then Zeedijk (near the Red Light District and Chinatown) is the Streetwear Alley of Amsterdam. At Patta, you can also find staples like Nike, adidas, ASIC, Reebok as well Rockwell, Awake, and Patta’s own brand. Since Patta is no stranger to sneaker and clothing collabs, this store is something that should be on the list of any self-respecting sneaker lover. Patta collaborates pretty regularly with big brands like Nike and Carhartt to produce limited collections that sell out pretty quickly. This home-grown streetwear powerhouse eventually evolved into focused on streetwear as a whole creating a very popular brand. This literally meant traveling around to obscure sneaker stores and bring sneakers back in duffle bags. Patta started in 2004 as a way for the founders of the brand to get footwear and gear that was unavailable in the Netherlands. Pattas is a Dutch slang word for shoes, which gives a pretty clear idea of the origins of Patta. | Nieuwe Hoogstraat 24 – van Woustraat 14 – Haarlemmerdijk 55-C Their locations are mainly on the outskirts of the center of town (which really only indicates a separation of locals and tourists in Amsterdam) so it’s a good sneaker shop to go to if you want to discover more about Dutch style. Their sales are pretty good so it’s definitely worth checking them out when you are in town. Aside from sneakers, they do offer some other gear like a sweet Poler backpack I picked up on sale. Seventy5 doesn’t have the largest selection, they do carry a good basis of classic and, from time to time, some exclusive releases. They definitely deserve some props for being one of the founding fathers of the sneaker community and the first sneaker store in Amsterdam. Seventy5 claims to be the first Dutch sneaker store, opening their doors at the Nieuwe Hoogstraat location in 1999. Sadly, the COIVD-19 pandemic has forced the Nederlands oldest sneaker store to shut its doors. Sunika carries some deadstock collections and smaller independent designers so you might find some hidden gems to add to your collection from this local Amsterdam sneaker store. “Further” is quite a relative term here as you can get there from most places in Amsterdam in about 20 minutes. This store isn’t just a room full of Nikes and adidas, they carry brands like Saucony, Puma, and Karhu making it a great place to discover a new brand or silhouette for yourself.ĭue to it being a bit further from the center of town Sunika gets more local traffic. Sunika is a smaller store but with a rather large selection of sneakers and colorways to choose from. I try to not get too stereotypical on this blog, but the sneakers are supported on the walls with chopsticks. Meaning “sneaker” in Japanese, Sunika brings a bit of the Japanese streetwear style vibe to Amsterdam. I guess that last point is a given if you are going to open a sneaker store in Amsterdam. ![]() ![]() This is personally my favorite sneaker store in Amsterdam, as the owner is knowledgeable, friendly, and loves sneakers. Begin your pilgrimage to some of Amsterdam’s holiest of sneaker sites with this list of the 14 best sneaker stores in Amsterdam. Prepare yourself to pay homage to streetwear and sneaker culture in Amsterdam. Spuistraat (pronounce the ‘-ui’ like ‘ow’, as in “Ow, my feet hurt.”) and a few streets running parallel. Amsterdam’s densely packed nature and walkability make it possible to visit all of these locations in a single day, especially with about half of the stores basically located near one street. ![]() The sneakerheads.įor such a small city there are a surprising amount of sneaker stores in Amsterdam making it what some people (me) would call Sneaker Mecca. Amidst the haze of marijuana smoke and obnoxious (mainly British) tourists, there are a few gems that will stand out to a particular group of people. With its beautiful canals, unique architecture, and over 100 museums (not to mention a shit ton of bars and coffeeshops) Amsterdam has a lot of sights to offer tourists and locals alike. ![]()
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