Goodfoot

CLOSED earlier this year — along with the Toronto flagship store. Unsure if business was bad (recession has hit these type of stores hard) or the owners are just moving in a new direction. Wasn’t too surprised to hear the Vancouver branch was closing as they had a hard time against the incumbent shops in Vancouver. However, I was floored that they closed up shop in Toronto as well — as Goodfoot was the first sneaker shop of it’s type in Canada.
For me, Goodfoot is like Hudson’s Bay Company of sneakers — I rarely shop there but would be sad if it went out of business. I will take care of, my now ‘vintage’/defunct, GDFT fitted.
RIP Goodfoot — support your independent shops.

A couple months ago, I was making a trip through the northwest which included a trip through Vancouver. As a sneakerhead for over 12+ years, of course I had to check out a few of the shops. Goodfoot was actually directed to me by the friendly folks over at Livestock, which is also pretty dope.
The décor was clean and crisp. Not too busy on the eyes, yet not over minimalist as some places I’ve seen. Place was huge by the way. Easily one of the largest spaces for sneakers I’ve come across. Coming from California, the shoes selection wasn’t anything that you couldn’t find in Los Angeles or Orange County. The prices were a little marked up in my opinion, and a very small fraction shoes were slightly dated by about 6 months. Vintage Nike Blazers (the all suede in red, green, or blue) for $ 120+ that I later picked up at Nordstrom Rack the next day in Seattle. But overall, an up to date stock/​If i lived in Vancouver, this would probably be my #1 spot to pick up kicks.
Clothing-​wise, they carried Undefeated and other brands like that, stuff that you could easily find in Cali but hard to find in Vancouver I’m assuming.
What they do have, however, is an extensive collection from Ransom, which is a big plus because I have yet to see it down in California. Either way, Ransom is a solid brand and you can find it here.
Guy at the counter was really friendly and I chatted it up with him a little. Also asked him for places to check out. Seems like everyone in the streetwear/​kicks scene in Vancouver know each other and support each other’s shops which is pretty dope in my opinion. Shows a sense of community. Great store, great selection, great place to check out if you’re from out of town!

The impression that this place gave me was extremely clean, well designed and modern. Although it feels so hallow inside that when you walk around you feel like you’re making a rukus because you’re making so much noise!
I love their sneaker shelf because it was definitely designed with a sneakers fanatic in mind. There’s a 45 degree mirror on the bottom side of each shelf so you can actually see the underside of the sneakers at the same time as looking at the overall design.
This place also has a lot of cool concept clothing along with cool sneakers and they actually have … surprisingly … a great selection of hats that I find to be pretty clever (play off of The North Face). A must visit while on Water St in Vancouver!

I’m a big fan of this store. As the name suggests, they definitely focus on the sneaks. The selection was impressive, when compared to almost streetwear boutiques on the West Coast. I was definitely pleased with their selection, and the buy one get one ½ off deal they had the last time I visited. They do need to step it up a bit with the clothes, as far as more styles and sizes, but if they don’t, that’s ok. I’ll stay happy as long as they keep it up with the quality/​quantity of sneaks on the wall.

I agree with the fellow Unilocalers this is a must stop for those who are sneaker fanatics. But if your a clothing fan like myself a non nudist well they are very limited on sizes! The boyfriend wanted 2 different shirts but they didn’t carry his sizes in either of em. On the other hand the one chica that was working here was hella nice, she gave his input on where all the best boutiques and on where to eat! So great customer service to her!
Oh yeah in one of the rooms there’s this big hole in the ground and to this day I really wanna know where it leads to.

again with the limited size selection! GRRRR! would it kill you to stock double XL? haha. a bunch of limited or harder to find sneakers here — nike sb, supra, adidas collabos. they also carry their own goodfoot brand tee’s and some stuff by ransom. this place is pretty nice if a bit bare.

Must stop for sneaker fans living in, or visiting Vancouver. Cool interior, good selection. Keeping it simple with this one.

Those sneakerheads that find themselves yearning for a fresh new pair of kicks while in Vancouver, must pay a visit to Goodfoot. They are stocking Canada’s own Ransom and in-​house Goodfoot apparel to accompany the walls of sneakers that range from Adidas to Visvim. A great staff that will help with both clothing and stuff to check out around the city.

i liked picking up boys in front of Goodfoot.
hi-​end sneakers.
hi-​end boys.
i first knew of Goodfoot from visiting Toronto.
the space here is phenomenal and quite impressive. you almost don’t want to buy anything or take shoes off their display areas. everything is just so neat and beautifully showcased. the in-​store brand Goodfoot is well known in Canada…
this is the hot spot where i would take the boy that i fancy.

An urban footware only store, this is shoe-​heaven for boys that like shoes. Very smooth wall-​to-​wall shoe displays and bright lights, not to mention the tunes keep you in the mood to shop, shop and shop. Apparently, the store is really successful in Toronto and that’s where it was based in the beginning. And we all know Toronto is the hubbub of the fashion scene. But if you want to impress your sneaker loving dude, go visit this store and do some serious damage on the C card. He (or she) will love you for it.

Very dope setup, Definitely a spot to go to when visiting Van City. Loving the exclusive shoes, State-​of-​the-​Art shoe display, and excellent customer service.

Goodfoot is definitely a must visit place for higher end street wear fashionistas visiting Vancouver. It’s a beautiful space, with the shoe wall when you first walk in to the dressing rooms and the cage with the limited edition collections hiding in a walk through room. The selection of brands is very mind boggling, and the instore brand is extremely strong as well. This is definitely one of the places on my hit list whenever I come up to Vancouver.