Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Retail & Industry
Published on September 19, 2019
The 5 best shoe stores in BerkeleyPhoto: Road Runner Sports/Yelp

Looking to check out the best shoe stores in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top shoe stores in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for shoe stores.

1. Road Runner Sports

Photo: Road runner Sports/Yelp

Topping the list is Road Runner Sports. Located at 1326 10th St., Gilman District (between Gilman and Camelia streets), the shoe store and sportswear spot is the highest-rated shoe store in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 162 reviews on Yelp.

2. The North Face

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Next up is The North Face, situated at 1238 Fifth St. (between Gilman and Harrison streets). With four stars out of 480 reviews on Yelp, the shoe store, sportswear and outdoor gear spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. LaFoot Plus

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LaFoot Plus, a shoe store and sports medicine specialist and physical therapist spot, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 109 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2917 College Ave. (between Ashby Avenue and Russell Street) to see for yourself.

4. 510 Skateboarding

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Check out 510 Skateboarding, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp. You can find the shoe store, skate shop and men's clothing spot at 2506 Telegraph Ave. (between Blake Street and Dwight Way).

5. Berkeley Sports

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Finally, there's Berkeley Sports, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 54 reviews. Stop by 2254 Bancroft Way (between Ellsworth and Fulton streets) to hit up the shoe store, which offers sporting goods, accessories and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.


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