West NYC

Here and Extra Butter RVC are my favorite locations– great store. They have a tier zero account for most things but every now and again there are kicks they don’t get.
Lester, the owner, Mike, the manager, and Al, the designer are all good dudes. I really like Al’s collabs, and always look forward to them.
The clothes are nice and low key– good looking clothes for regular guys. You can almost always find a good deal in the store also on some Asics, Saucony, or New Balance. I consider this my home boutique.

Hella dope store! One of the best I’ve seen in the city so far. Unique selection of Nikes, Timberlands, Sauconys (including a West exclusive), Vans, hats, Mitchell & Ness jerseys, outerwear, and a really good sale section too! The staff was really friendly — asking where we were from and eager to help when we needed it.
The music was chill too. Added to the cool vibe. Will be back!

Great selection and the staff really knew there sneakers if u look u can find some really great deals.
The guys working were very helpful and honest. I definitely recommend this shop usually workers in sneaker stores are snobby and unhelpful but not here they really know how to make u feel comfortable

I made a visit to this store today because they had a new sneaker that was posted on
. They have some surprise items not found in your normal big box. Very good staff and knowledgeable about sneaker styles.
I will be a frequent visitor to this store.

Awesome selection, even better people. Best customer service I have ever dealt with in my life. Everyone is knowledgeable and will bend over backwards to help you. Also a cool store just to stop in and see what they have. I go in there all the time when I happen to be walking by and always find something awesome I had no intention on buying, most recently a penfield flannel shirt and before that wolverine boots. The owner and manager are also some of the best around as well. Go check them out!

West NYC by far has some of the most interesting items in streetwear and sneakers around this area of New York City, especially from 10 deep, Alife, New Balance. I got a 10 deep turquoise hoodie with arabic lettering on clearance and got an ONLY NYC snapback to boot, not available as easily in other places. Check the sale sections, fire without burning all of your cash. But I would like to address the staff at the store. For whatever reason, maybe that I am young and they stereotype I do not have funds to purchase gear here, the staff today was not good. I did not feel welcome in the store although there were a few employees that attempted to help me which was nice. Instead of talking to each other about how fly the new 574 Made in USAs are while customers are in the store, maybe offer a friendly helping hand in them determining what the want to buy. TL DR; Fire and good sales but the staff has gone down in quality over time and don’t expect much help but obviously other reviewers have had better experiences than I have today, maybe just an off day.

I don’t go to West often but when I do I always purchase something. West doesn’t have the typical «streetwear» you see everywhere else in the city. They always have something exclusive to West. Not an easy task in NYC. Cool shop and cool employees. I’d highly recommend stopping in.

Quality goods. Cool associate. Definitely a spot to check out.

Where does it say «when you own or work at a sneaker/​apparel boutique you must act like an asshole to customers?!» Typical attitude shit at this spot. Unfortunate because they carry great stuff, but I’ll take my $ elsewhere since these dicks can’t be bothered. Avoid and head downtown instead.

If you live in the Upper West Side or even Hell’s Kitchen, you’re a little far from the sneaker shops that get the Tier 0 releases. Luckily, West NYC is here to be your savior. West NYC is pretty convenient to get to by subway, and it’s a quick walk from the station. The shop her isn’t large by any means. Half of the store is dedicated to clothing, and the other half is for shoes. Here, you’ll find all your streetwear brands, as well as their own West NYC brand. Prices range, but are normally around $ 30 a tshirt. Now if you’re coming here for sneaker releases, then prepare to line up.
People from Uptown and Midtown are going to stop by here, so be prepared to camp out early. I’ve walked passed West NYC, and see over 50 people in line for a sneaker release. The staff here is pretty chill, so that’s always a plus.
Not much more to say aside from the fact that if you like streetwear or sneakers, then you’ll probably come to West NYC at some point. Just be prepared to wait in line if you want those exclusive kicks.

Anyone who has an issue with this place is a complete and utter moron.
I’ve been coming to WEST since the day it opened, and they have never disappointed me. The owner (Lester) and staff (i.e.- Roger) are the nicest guys in the world. They don’t shrug you off like most other stores would in NYC, they actually care about you and want to get to know their valued customers. At first, WEST received sneakers you would find anywhere, with a couple limited sneakers coming in. Now, it is the top sneaker store in Manhattan. Better than any store in SOHO, where most of the great sneaker stores are.
They have limited sneakers, friendly staff, good times. The atmosphere in there is great. I’m amazed how far this store has come. Celebrities go in and out of there everyday, and Tweet about how great the store is. You would be crazy to say anything negative about this joint. This is a business that is run flawlessly, and Lester is the absolute mensch. (SigDu Cuse baby!)

It’s like a sneaker boutique mixed with a footlocker sale section. Not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but I like it. There’s no pretentiousness or attitude here, just sneakers. A nice selection of running sneakers and new releases along with clothing and hats. I came here for an ONLY NY snapback because I hate paying for shipping and they were cool enough to show me some stuff from older seasons they had in the back as well. Really nice guys.

Pretty crazy how boys can get with their style– particularly when it comes to kicks and hats. Tagged along with the boy to his stores…
Came in here, the staff was super friendly and informative. When I say informative, I mean it in the highest sense. We asked a few questions, since we were west-​coasters visiting NYC for the first time. After all, we don’t want to step on toes. we just want to get along with NYCitziens and know where the finest is. The friendly man helped us so much. I wish I remember what he looked like… he was so helpful. –_​_​–
He told us which way to go for more retail selection AND where to go to spark one up without being hassled by the 50. NOW THAT’S Some help! Thanks, man! If you ever need some help in the yay area, hit us up! :D

Perfect balance of a boutique sneaker shop and discount sneaker store.
Very chill store clerks are super helpful and proactive in helping you find the shoe you are looking for. The back of this place has some solid shoes deeply discounted as well, so if you’re like me and don’t want to spend over $ 100 on sneakers, you can generally find a great pair on the sale rack.
None of the pretentious attitude of a specialty shop, but all of style and selection you’re looking for.

Pretty dope spot. I went here looking for some cool New York apparel (10Deep, Supreme). This store reminded me of a boutique you’d find in LA on Melrose.
They have all the latest urban streetwear, but what surprised me the most was that they carried a lot of Cali streetwear here, particularly there large selection of Crooks & Castles. I ended up buying a fitted cap repping their store’s brand… it was really clean. It was in Mets/​Knicks colorways, and had West inside of a basketball with NYC on the back. The underside of the brim was orange.
Their kicks are pretty cool too, and it spans from AF1s, to Js to Vans.
This was the only store like this in the area and if you’re in the Upper West Side, check it out. Hell, check it out even if you went to SOMA.

I have yet to buy something from here
But I love the atmosphere and staff
I’m trynna get a job there lol

It’s hard to find exclusive kicks in this part of town. Thank God West takes care of that issue.
West carries a very nice selection of sneakers ranging from Nike to vans. However, the clothes shouldn’t be overlooked. They carry tees you can’t find anywhere else.
The staff is cool and knowledgeable. I’m always in the neighborhood, so I always stop by. The store layout pulls you in.

I don’t get to the UWS often, and not being able to get to West as much as i’d like sucks. Working in SoHo, you’d think it’d be a sneakerhead’s dream, but it really isn’t the case.
First and foremost, the staff is great. Truly a rarity when it comes to sneaker/​urban apparel boutiques. Their collection of sneaker brands is very wide, so West isn’t just for the Jordan or Nike-​head. Tons of lifestyle sneakers (Vans, Clae) as well.
The store layout is very easy-​access as well, and even with the pristine décor, there is absolutely no pretentious air about it, unlike the other shoespots downtown.
West also has a blog (
) so you can keep up to date with what they have in stock. Congrats guys, you made the top spot on my list of best shot spots in NY!
* To Jay D., I think you got the wrong place. West does not offer food poisoning.

I love this place. I visit it every time I’m in NYC. Always find something I like.
Staff is very helpful.

Excellent taste. Friendly, helpful staff.
The buyers for this place are doing something right. They have some super rare shoes here, especially for a place tucked away on UWS. The store is not big so they don’t have that many different styles. But they have an eye for good stuff.
The place isn’t cheap. But rare sneaks usually aren’t.