St. Alfred

Chicago, USA

There’s an old joke in Chicago that St. Alfred is the patron saint of soles. The Chicagoan retailer, located on Milwaukee Avenue, was founded in 2005 by Edward Haus and Ian Ginoza (who are also the brains behind Kicks/Hi). The boutique offers its customers the latest and most coveted kicks and streetwear from around the globe. Even better, Saint Alfred has collaborated with pretty much all the top sneaker companies, including Converse, Reebok, Asics, and New Balance, right from its inception, and is one of the most respected lifestyle shops around today. In addition to the expected sports brands, names on its shelves include Cav Empt, Stussy, Undercover, Vans Vault, Brain Dead, Neighborhood, Sayhello and Acronym.