Situated in the Les Halles district, our Paris store sits a stones throw away from the famous Centre Pompidou, the eccentric arts space that is said to have inspired Tinker Hatfield while creating the Nike Air Max 1 via it’s innovative design features. As with a lot of european cities we’ve seen on our Selected By travels, Paris has an interesting divide of both modern architecture that has cropped up over the last decade, that sits alongside classic shuttered windows and ornate railings. One of the most esteemed fashion capitals of the world, style is very important to Parisians, a trait visible in every individual area you pass through.

Our Paris store has recently been refurbished with a new size? for women section to cater for the female community in the local area. We headed over to check it out and speak to some of the staff about their favourite products currently available instore now.

Sam Atherton – Store Manager

What are some of your favourite things about Paris? Being an outsider I love how well French people live life, there is so much to do and see here and the architecture and history of the city is just incredible.

Any interesting things to get up to in the local area? At night I love taking my bike out for a spin around Paris when the roads are quiet and everythings lit, and after work it’s also nice to chill along the Seine with friends and get a picnic with a bottle of wine, there’s always someone playing an instrument or two!

Where are the best places to grab something to eat in the city? We are spoilt for choice here, there is so much good food around. For me ‘Le Titi Que Tonne’ does amazing burgers, great music and often holds sneaker gatherings so we go there a lot. Also Little Baobei do incredible Asian Burgers and Holybelly does a killer breakfast!!

What have you been wearing in your footwear rotation lately? Lots of Air Jordans, Diadora x Packer x Raekwon ‘Purple Tape’, Nike Vandal OGs and like everyone else right now can’t hide from the NMD and Yeezy.

Any musical recommendations that you’ve been listening to? Currently exploring a lot of french Hip Hop, a little Rick James and Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King on a Friday night. But my real love is old skool Hip Hop. I went to see Nas recently so I’ve been playing the classic ‘Illmatic’ and ‘It Was Written’ the past week.

Tell us about some of your all time favourite shoes. The pairs that really got me hooked on trainers were the adidas ZX8000 Aqua and Reebok Pump Battleground OG from back in the 90s. My Dad picked them up when I was small and I just remember thinking ‘WOW! The colours back then were crazy! I never found them in junior sizes back then but I do remember having OG Air Max 97s, Nike Veers, Air Penny IIs and loving my Cons Aerojams, so any shoe that brings back nostalgia and reminds me of being young and carefree I will add to the collection!

Sam’s Selection

1.Nike Air Jordan V ‘Metallic’

2. Nike Air Max Classic BW Premium – Shop Now

3. Carhartt WIP Michigan CHore Jacket – Shop Now

4. Stüssy Stock Snapback Cap – Shop Now

David Nébot – Supervisor

What are some of your favourite things about Paris? It’s a very multicultural city, I love its artistic side. There are lots of places to go out to with my friends, including sneaker events and music concerts.

Any interesting things to get up to in the local area? The George Pompidou Center, which was Tinker Hatfield’s inspiration behind the Nike Air Max 1, it’s great for a visit and there are always some interesting events on there.

Where are the best places to grab something to eat in the city? Sucre & Salé near to the Jardin de Luxembourg,  Benedict in the Marais.

What have you been wearing in your footwear rotation lately? Nike x Supreme Air Max 98, Yeezy 350 Pirate Black, Ultra Boost 2.0 and lots of Air max 1s

Any musical recommendations that you’ve been listening to? Maggie Rogers,  Frank Ocean, Booba.

Tell us about some of your all time favourite shoes. The Nike x Atmos Air Max 1 ‘Animal’. I love the colourway and the older shape. If anyone has a UK 9 in deadstock hit me up!

David’s Selection

1.Nike Air Max Classic BW – Shop Now

2. Asics Gel Lyte III Denim – Shop Now

3. The North Face Denali Thermoball Jacket – Shop Now

4. Stüssy Basic logo Strapback – Shop Now

Vani De Almeida – Sales Assistant

What are some of your favourite things about Paris? I love the fact that there’s always tons of things to do in the city, there are always plenty of events going on.

Any interesting things to get up to in the local area? Our shop is located in the heart of the city so we have many cool shops and attractions near by to see!

Where are the best places to grab something to eat in the city? Bastille is the best place to grab something, and the Fallafel in Marais is delicious, there are so many choices within that area.

What have you been wearing in your footwear rotation lately? Air Max 1 OG, Air Max Sensation, Mayfly woven… basically anything Nike!

Any musical recommendations that you’ve been listening to? I really like American R&B sounds, at the minute I’m enjoying Usher & Young Thug – No Limit.

Tell us about some of your all time favourite shoes. I really love Nike but my all time favourite has to be the Puma Suede, especially in The classic red & white complete with the fat laces.

Vani’s Selection

1.Nike Air Jordan VII Retro ‘Alternate’ GS – Shop Now

2. adidas Originals Superstar Women’s – Shop Now

3. adidas Originals Trefoil T-Shirt – Shop Now

4. Stüssy Camp Palm 5 Panel – Shop Now

Abel Missigbeto – Sales Assistant

What are some of your favourite things about Paris? I like walking by the River Seine, through the little streets when the sun is out.

Any interesting things to get up to in the local area? There’s so much to do and see, I love taking a trip on the boats to see Paris from a different perspective! There are always plenty of great sneaker shops, art galleries and restaurants to see as well.

Where are the best places to grab something to eat in the city? Caldo Freddo, hands down the best Truffle Pizza in the Chatalet area.

What have you been wearing in your footwear rotation lately?
I’m a sucka for a hype shoe, Air Max 1, 90 and 95’s dominate my collection but special shout to the Footscape Woven Chukka, Reebok x Ronnie Fieg ‘Sakura’ R698 and Nike x Fragment Sock Dart’s.

Any musical recommendations that you’ve been listening to? Currently listening on repeat: MHD – Afro party 3, Kanye west – Fade and Drake & Partynextdoor – With You.

Tell us about some of your all time favourite shoes. Nike x Atmos Air Max 1 ‘Safari’, an old pair but Atmos did a really great job on Tinkers masterpiece.

What do you like to do for fun outside of the workplace? Any hidden talents that we should know about? I’m keen on taking photos. There are so many beautiful hidden spots to shout about in this city. I’ve got a pretty cool sneaker collection composed of Nike, Adidas, Puma, Saucony, New Balance… I love rotating them and choosing which one to Unds next!

Abel’s Selection

1.Nike Air Footscape Motion ‘Sakura’ – Shop Now

2. Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Flyknit – Shop Now

3. Stüssy World Tour Long Sleeve T-shirt – Shop Now

4. New Era Mets 9Fifty Cap, size? Exclusive – Shop Now

Jason Okamba – Sales Assistant

What are some of your favourite things about Paris? Aside from the great weather, the shopping is great, there are so many big brands out here.

Where are the best places to grab something to eat in the city? There are quite a few great Italian places locally that do amazing pizza’s, I’m always after a ‘Three Cheese’!

What have you been wearing in your footwear rotation lately? Right now there’s no hesitation in what to put on my foot, adidas Originals NMD! The design is perfect, the shoe is very nice and comfortable, big up adidas!

Any musical recommendations that you’ve been listening to? I love soul and R&B music, in particular Bryson Tiller’s ‘Trapsoul’. My current recommendation is Skrt Remix by Roy Woods.

Tell us about some of your all time favourite shoes. My all time favourite is the Air max 90 because it was my first ever pair of Nike’s, I’ll never forget when my mum gave them to me for my 6th birthday!

Jason’s Selection

1.Nike Footscape Magista – Shop Now

2. Nike Air Max 90 – Shop Now

3. HUF Standard Shell Jacket – Shop Now

4. Nike Heritage Swoosh Cap – Shop Now

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