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 Soles for the Soul |
3625 Shaganappi Trail Northwest Market Mall Calgary, AB T3A 0E2 Canada +1 403 451 9228 http://www.aerosoles.com/defau... |
With over 200 stores around the globe, few can deny Aerosoles' ever-increasing success. The Calgary store in the Market Mall has the entire catalog of foot-wear lined up: prominent boots and casual slippers alike. You can keep it simple with the classic heels or sport knee-high boots to make a style-statement, the choices are laid out. With various colors to choose from, every stylish dress can well be accompanied by the best footwear. The prices remain reasonable, to boot (pun unintended). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous, comfy footwear |
109-14 Street Northwest Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Canada +1 403 270 8299 http://www.birkenstock.ca/loca... |
German-made Birkenstock footwear has a reputation the world over for the comfort and durability of its product. This unique Birkenstock-exclusive distributor sells nothing but authentic "Birki's" and provides all the information to help you decide on the style that will best suit your lifestyle. The relatively pricey sandals, slip-ons and clogs are designed to be versatile but practical, with excellent foot health being the main focus. The store is located upstairs from Futons for Less in a former residence which has been converted. Well worth the visit if you are looking to invest in pure quality footwear. Parking is available at the rear. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Authentic military surplus store |
1005 11th St SE Inglewood Calgary, AB T2G 3E9 Canada +1 403 265 1754 |
This shop has been serving Calgarians for close to 50 years and is now a city landmark. Even the rich and powerful drop by: the last time singer/actor/diva Cher was in town she picked up a couple of military flight jackets. This is one of the most authentic military surplus stores in North America with a staff conversant in military memorabilia. Crown offers everything from waterproof matches to footwear and binoculars, and most items are very reasonably priced. Even if you don't buy anything, it makes for great browsing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vintage clothing, body piercing and more |
720 17 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2S 0B6 Canada +1 403 228 2540 |
This Alberta-owned store features urban chic, unreal shoes and vintage clothing. Divine has an awesome selection of gear including jewelry and cool sunglasses. There is a range in price from groovy pre-loved items right through to the latest, up-to-date styles in streetwear. Have a blast trying on your new threads in their 70's inspired change rooms. They also do body piercing at great prices and you don't need to make an appointment. Divine is located downstairs, just off 17th Avenue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Just like a day at the beach |
202, 200 Barclay Parade Southwest Eau Claire Market Calgary, AB T2P 0M8 Canada +1 403 237 8326 |
Echo House is reminiscent of all those beach party movies made in the 60s. The walls are adorned with surfboards and snowboards and most of the clothing items are centered around, you guessed it, a day at the beach. It offers a whole range of clothing and accessories including shorts, bikinis, pants and shirts. The trendy sunglasses start around CAD16 and the jewelry is chic and reasonably priced. Echo House is geared to the younger crowd, but check it out; everyone deserves a beach-break. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale clothing for men & women |
100 Toronto Dominion Square Calgary, AB T2P 2Y9 Canada +1 403 261 8706 http://www.eddiebauer.com/eb/c... |
It's an American chain whose original motto was to sell camping gear, tents and outdoor accessories. Today it sells strictly higher-end clothing for both men and women, and this particular location is the largest of its kind in Canada. Located in the heart of downtown, they've recently renovated and knocked out a couple of walls, making it a large store with lots of interesting selections. Eddie Bauer offers name brand boots and shoes for climbing, as well as beautiful fleece-lined vests. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality hemp clothing |
926A - 17th Avenue South-West Calgary, AB T2T 0A2 Canada +1 403 245 3155 http://www.hemporium.ca/ |
Now that hemp has gained a certain amount of respectability, there are many of these like-minded stores opening up. Hemporium was here before hemp was cool. Located on 17th Avenue Southwest, it offers a huge array of products made from hemp including bubble bath, incense and clothing. Although a little on the pricey side, the clothes last much longer than their 'non-hemp' versions because of the stronger fibers. There are also a number of interesting books, jewelry and artwork as well as information on the widespread use of this plant. There are hand blown pipes and tobacco smoking paraphernalia located at the back of the store, and the staff is both friendly and knowledgeable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Golf, golf and more golf |
1140, 33 Heritage Meadows Way Southeast Calgary, AB T2J 0P6 Canada +1 403 255 5726 http://www.nevadabobgolf.ca/ |
Someone once said that playing a round of golf is "a good walk...ruined" but don't you believe it. Along with the usual selection of accessories like gloves, bags and balls, Bob boasts a large selection of golf clubs for kids! There are dozens of selections of clubs for adults including a lady's section offering smaller handles with shorter clubs. There are a number of outfits to choose from including sweaters, shorts, and rain gear. Given the rapidly changing weather in Calgary, they also offer umbrellas and hooded all-weather coats that attach to your golf bag. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical and vintage clothing |
1227 9th Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 0T1 Canada +1 403 262 0041 |
This eclectic collection of classic and vintage clothing is more like a museum, spanning the decades of fashion from the early 1800s right up to the 1980s. Tucked in amongst beige melamine-paneled TVs from 1950 and leopard-print leotards from 1984 is an impressive assortment of business suits, footwear, and accessories like handbags and fur boas. Most of it is either painfully out of style, or just coming back in for a second time. It would be difficult to find a more comprehensive source of fringe fashion and historical clothing in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Funky clothing and shoes |
919-17 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2T 0A4 Canada +1 403 244 7877 |
Located on popular 17th Avenue, this groovy boutique is a must for the hip, young trendsetter. If you are looking for something a little less mainstream, this is the store for you. The focus is mainly casual street wear. Prices can be slightly more expensive than larger retail outlets however the quality is great and they often have sale items at reduced prices. Be sure to check out their collections of affordable, stylish jewelry and funky bags. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Erin Lehtisaari |
 A Calgary shopping institution. |
318 11th Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 0Y2 Canada +1 403 262 6994 / +1 800 909 6994 http://www.ribtor.com/ |
Remember that funny little corner store when you were growing up as a kid? The one that had everything? Well, Ribtor is its big brother. It's been part of the Calgary shopping landscape for close to fifty years and offers thousands of items at very reasonable prices. This is especially important if you have children and are looking to stay on a budget. The Army Surplus section is worth a visit just to check out some of the archaic and somewhat frightening military ware. Ribtor stocks everything from Coleman stoves to fishing poles; garden hoses to basketballs. In fact, if they don't have it, they promise to find it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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High-end outdoor style |
202, 200 Barclay Parade Southwest Eau Claire Market Calgary, AB T2P 4R5 Canada +1 403 266 3606 |
This shop deals exclusively in the trendiest items of outdoor gear. With brand names like North Face, Salomon and Nike. Nothing is cheap, but all the items are guaranteed to be of the highest quality and latest style. There is a large selection of outdoor shoes, hiking boots, Gore-Tex outerwear and down jackets. Located in Eau Claire Market, they cater to affluent outdoors—people who don't have time to research the latest trends but still want the best gear and don't mind paying a little extra for it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Remember the shoe? |
317 7th Avenue Southwest Suite 212, Toronto Dominion Square Calgary, AB T2P 2Y9 Canada +1 403 264 2580 http://canada.roots.com/ |
Roots began in 1973 selling the shoe that everyone wore for years in high school. The original Roots were a mix between a desert boot and running shoe, and everyone from thirteen years old and onward had a pair. Since that universal start in the early 1970's, Roots has grown and expanded, and now carries sweatshirts, sweatpants, boots and a whole line of comfortable and reasonably priced clothing. There are 5 locations in Calgary, and each location plans to begin selling jeans, cotton shirts and more accessible apparel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Racing or recreational? |
321 10th Street Northwest Calgary, AB T2N 1V7 Canada +1 403 270 7317 http://www.runningroom.com/ |
Hardcore racers and couch potatoes hoping to burn off some extra pounds will find a full complement of running gear and paraphernalia at the Running Room. Clothing, shoes, energy foods and even seminars on nutrition and healthy competition can be found on the shelves or tacked to bulletin boards. The hi-tech clothing is tailored to the motions of both recreational runners and racers. Whether you are just thinking of taking up running or looking forward to your first marathon, this store can set you off on the right foot. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip women's boutique |
801 17 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2T 0A1 Canada +1 403 229 0200 |
This sunny boutique on hip 17th Ave offers a stylish selection of women's fashions. The second floor, reached by a precariously steep flight of stairs (use the handrail!), is reserved for consignment articles while racks of new clothing fill the main level. The store also sells a variety of locally produced artisan soaps, bath oils and incense, as well as note cards, ceramics and jewellery. The son of the owner is an award-winning music video director and many of his trophies are on display. Unfortunately, they are not for sale. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A warehouse filled with shoes |
8228 Macleod Trail Southeast Unit 144 Calgary, AB T2H 2B8 Canada +1 403 258 1717 http://www.shoewarehouse.ca |
The warehouse concept of selling shoes seems to be quickly catching on in Calgary. Warehouse means warehouse, however, and gone are the days when a salesperson would sit with you for twenty minutes while you tried on shoes. There are some great prices here, particularly for ladies shoes and they offer a full range of sizes - from the very petite to the very large. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sophisticated outdoor footwear |
1113 Kensington Road Northwest Calgary, AB T2N 3P2 Canada +1 403 283 6174 |
This foot-pampering store is well stocked in both casual and formal shoes, including sandals, hiking boots and runners. The staff are more concerned with ensuring that customers have the right shoes than with making a sale, and will spend as much time as is needed to do that. For travelers going hiking in Banff or Jasper, this is an excellent place to get outfitted with proper footwear. Specializing in Rockport rugged walking shoes, Ecco dress-boots, and Birkenstock sandals, the prices are high, but long-lasting quality is certain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For whatever you're looking for |
100 Anderson Road SE Calgary, AB T2J 3V1 Canada +1 403 225 0123 |
Southcentre, one of Calgary's largest shopping malls, has over 192 different stores and services. It serves a large section of the city's Southwest. The mall encloses more than one million square feet of retail space and a brand new underground parkade. The mall now features local retailers like McLeod Brothers and Thomas Jeffrey. Plus, there are a number of high-end national stores like The Gap, Club Monaco and Sport Check. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Second-hand Heaven |
120 10st. NW Calgary, AB T2N 1V3 Canada +1 403 283 1167 |
Owner Donna Riopel operates this fabulous second-hand shopping gem with the purpose of providing great brand name items at a much lower cost than you would pay for new. Located close to the trendy Kensington Road area, it caters to the more fashion-conscious customer and is jammed full of clothes, shoes and jewelry. You can also bring in your old clothing accessories and buy new items with the credit. The store is situated just off Memorial Drive NW and there is free meter parking in the alley to the rear on Sundays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For the business executive |
174 Toronto Dominion Square Calgary, AB T2P 2Z1 Canada +1 403 233 8086 |
If you've ever heard the complaint that men don't have the variety that women do when it comes to clothes, then they haven't visited Urban Men. Located on the bottom floor of TD Square, it offers all kinds of choices for the "up and coming" business executive, including some cool after-hours clothes. There are a number of fine suits available from designers such as DKNY and Thomas Cole, and although they don't come cheap, they are extremely well made and of course, very fashionable. If you're looking for more casual attire, Urban Men offers khaki pants, cotton shirts and name-brand jeans. It's a nice change from the more austere shops for men, and the selection alone is worth checking it out. Review © 2007, Wcities |