Snipes

Snipes in downtown Boston is a branch of the German-born sneaker and streetwear chain, selling shoes, sportswear, streetwear and designer clothing. Its range includes major names such as Nike, Jordan, adidas and New Balance, and the company is an authorized retailer for more than 74 brands. Snipes says it has always maintained a strong focus on moving streetwear culture forward, and it pitches itself to shoppers looking for sneakers and urban apparel.

The chain opened its first store in Essen, Germany, in 1998 and grew into one of Europe’s largest providers of sneakers and urban apparel, with more than 450 stores across the continent. In the United States it has expanded to more than 300 stores across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Snipes also works with well-known partners from music, including Meek Mill, 21 Savage and DJ Khaled, giving shoppers a link to tastemakers in the culture.

What to Know

• Shoppers can check online whether an item is in stock at a nearby store.
• The company has been in the sneaker and streetwear business for more than 20 years.
• The store is listed by the Downtown Boston Alliance.