Sneaker Stores You Must Visit in Milan
Playing home to some of the world's biggest fashion houses, Milan is synonymous with quality, elegance and style – they don’t call it the ‘Fashion Capital of the World’ for nothing. Birthplace of haute houses like Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Prada, the Lombardian city has expanded its sartorial horizons to the realm of streetwear and sneakers. Check out our other to find the best stores near you, and if you’re heading to Milan any time soon, keep reading – we’ve got your sneaker fix covered.
World of Flight
Designed to be 'at the forefront of streetwear and basketball culture', the Milan 'World of Flight' store was the very first of its kind when it opened in 2022. Hosting 360 square metres of Jordan apparel, sneakers, and accessories, the Jumpman-dedicated store also prioritises art, culture and community. It's a must-visit destination for Jordanheads looking for a guaranteed cop.
Patta
Netherlands-born brand have ventured over to Italy for their next activation. Coinciding with the start of Milan Fashion Week 2024, the label have opened a new store within the city, which complements their existing Galleria Union location. Patta started off as a humble sneaker store back in 2004 before becoming their own fully-fledged brand, so it's always exciting to see them expand their retail empire. Expect the store to stock the brand’s usual streetwear offerings alongside a selection of sneakers and collaborations.
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Retailer is an all-conquering force in the fashion space and sneakersphere, housing almost every respected brand under the sun. The British-born retail destination has expanded rapidly over the past decade, and after nailing their brick-and-mortar presence in their UK homeland, END. are going international, blessing Milan with a stunning location. Their new location is a multi-levelled wonderland: the basement and ground floors house a swathe of menswear brands and a fully-stocked sneaker area. There is also a lifestyle section, chock-a-block with skincare, fragrances, home goods, books and magazines (including the ). The top floor is entirely dedicated to womenswear, stocked with a curated selection of brands.