RIF San Francisco

Just a few weeks ago, I found out that RIF exists in the Bay Area on Instagram. I saw the RIFSF hoodies and knew I had to get one. I visited here near New Year’s, but too bad they didn’t have my size in the collegiate style, but one of the guys told me to come back in a few weeks for their anniversary, which will have new style of hoodies like the RIF. LA Pushing Weight one. I came back today and copped the grey one in my size. The staff members seem young, but chill and helpful.
Back in the days when I lived in SoCal and when I used to collect dunks and Jordans, I always stopped by RIF store in Japantown of Los Angeles just take a look at some sneakers I’ve been drooling at in real life.
However, I mostly bought my sneakers online through the RIFLA website, always clicking on the dates in the morning to check out new arrivals. My first pair was an OG Jordan Spizike in white cement, which to this date, is one of my favorite Jordans of all time. Overall, I also copped Nike SB Dunk High MF Doom and Brian Anderson. I never sold my shoes through RIFLA consignment because I’m not patient enough, but maybe I will with RIFSF one day.

Please hire staff with more knowledge. These kids don’t have enough experience, to work in a shop like yours. Thanks.

Bag of shit shop
Not a single decent pair of sneaks.
And if you do see anything half decent prepare to remortgage your house. Because they’re charging ridiculous prices.
How’s the guy gna try charging me $ 4000 dollars for a pair of air max. A shitty pair of air max at that.
Stupid fucks need to stay off the weak ass weed y’all got here.

So far in person, customer service has been nothing short of fantastic. Definitely a variety shoes and I’m certain that there is always a shoe on display that makes your hands itchy to reach into your wallet to spend. I’ve seen it the few times I’ve visited. Someone browses and ends up with something. My issue is that they never call me when they say they will. Does this sound like a future Drake song in the making? Or a stage 5 clinger who sends you text, after text? Yucks! Yes, it sure does. In the wise words of Dru Down (Google him, youngsters and/​or you wanna-​be down fools), «And no I don’t mess around, f_​_​_​around, Uh when it comes to my money _​_​_​_​». Yeah. So call me back when my shoes sell! JUST LET ME KNOW WHEN I CAN PICK UP MY $$$$$$$$ AND I’M THERE. Otherwise, I like the employees and this little ounce of shoe heaven. Don’t listen to anyone else’s review, just listen to me. Bring money and a big bag, and personal form of identification.

I’m glad RIF opened up a location in the Bay Area. I have visited the store numerous times now and every time I stop by I enjoy myself. Even if I don’t cop any shoes or gear I have a good time with the staff and talking sneakers. The shelves have double the amount of sneakers now compared to the opening weekend. Good luck to RIF in SF

My friend who has been a RIF LA loyalist since 10 or 11 years ago was telling me how great RIF LA is. RIF SF is underwhelming. Cool wall of shoes. Decent prices for some stuff. Sneakers that were available a month or two ago are just not that appealing to me nor do I see the incentive in paying 35% over retail when I could have just grabbed them myself some time later.
I consigned about 6 pairs to them– they aren’t great at moving products so it sees, but we’ll see if they pick up or flame out. I think it was not the best time to open a new shop and branch out but I’m sure these guys no better than me.
They’re friendly and not hostile like Sole Supremacy but often seem kinda clueless and out of it also. No need for too many repeat visits.

Need to do size swaps! Would set this spot perfect in my opinion. From 3 to 5 star change if they did. Other than that rif has always held it down

This is the spot that San Francisco has needed for a long time! This is the sneaker heaven! Spot by and check out the deals and steals they have daily as well as the great shirts and hoodies!

Stopped by here today with my sons for the first time. We parked in the parking garage at Japan Center Mall and there you were right across the street! Good selection and prices are better than Sole Supremacy.

Good prices on Some sneakers. Really nice and organized store right next to Japan Town.

I feel the knowledge at this location is hit or miss. Some are very knowledgeable and some just aren’t up to speed. I had pointed out a pair of spizike 6s had a red tint to the icey sole and they weren’t quite sure what I meant. I put two side by side and the guy said «oh yeah they’re different» but couldn’t give me a reason why. Some were quite knowledgeable though. I believe I read some IG comments about how the knowledge wasn’t consistent. Inventory when I went was a miss but I know inventory always changes.

Selection is decent. The shelves weren’t filled when I finally stopped in a week after their grand opening. That was pretty disappointing. There were a lot of multiples on the shelves — mainly to make the shelves look full. I don’t recall the LA location doing this often. The case in the counter had the more exclusive and expensive pairs. The grade school selection filled up a little less than 2 shelves. Not bad. Prices were still missing on some pairs I picked up. Shoes are priced as expected from a consignment shop. They’re set at market value.
The main reason I’m giving the shop a 2 star rating right now is for the lacking selection and the employees lack of knowledge of the shoes they’re willing to buy. They’re so young. I’ve seen the same comments on their Instagram account too. But it’s true. I asked about the Boxtroll Roshes (Trollstrikes) and if they’d be willing to buy them. They had no idea what they were. I repeated myself 3x and he still couldn’t understand me. Partly due to my retainers but the bigger problem was the blaring music — expected from a shop like this though. They also didn’t know what the buying price for DB 8s were. Disappointed at the number they threw at me.
All in all, I expected so much more from RIF, especially having visited their store in LA dozens of times when I was still in school in SoCal… But this doesn’t mean I’m not going to give the shop another shot or two. I’ll just have to update my review accordingly.

RIF SF will be a game changer to the sneaker game in the bay. Store is much smaller than the LA one, but still holds a great selection of heat. At this point, they only sell sneakers, although there are rumors of them opening a clothing consignment store in the future.
Situated at a good location in Japantown with a parking garage across the street.
Welcome to San Francisco

Finally Rif opens in the bay! Lots of heat in this shoeporn heaven. It’s great to have a place local now when you deserve to splurge on yourself after a bonus or raise.
Remember the prices here will be crazy. It’s the cost u gotta pay to be the boss!
Someday I will come back and copp those Galaxy foams, but for now I’m cool with my hoodie.
Crazy how the original store in LA is so close to my old elementary school that closed down!
Great friendly staff during this grand opening, let’s hope it stays that way!