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The Five Best Stores in Austin, TX
Nice Kicks is one of The Five Best Stores in Austin, TX.

1. Nice Kicks

8.1
2900 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX
Shoe Store · West University · 14 tips and reviews

GQ MagazineGQ Magazine: Nice Kicks is like a sneaker-geek porn house. The shop has a coveted Tier 0 account, which is basically a shoe dealer's Black Card.

By George is one of The Five Best Stores in Austin, TX.

2. By George

7.0
524 N Lamar Blvd (5th St), Austin, TX
Clothing Store · Old West Austin · 9 tips and reviews

GQ MagazineGQ Magazine: Lanvin, Dries Van Noten, and Givenchy. Yes, Givenchy. In the Lone Star State.

Bows + Arrows is one of The Five Best Stores in Austin, TX.

3. Bows + Arrows

215 S Lamar Blvd Ste C, Austin, TX
Boutique · Zilker · 3 tips and reviews

GQ MagazineGQ Magazine: The edit at this store is what you imagine when you think of the South's indie-weird capital. Read more.

Waterloo Records is one of The Five Best Stores in Austin, TX.

4. Waterloo Records

9.4
600 N Lamar Blvd (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Record Store · Old West Austin · 76 tips and reviews

GQ MagazineGQ Magazine: Whether you're looking for a Top 40 jam or an EP from some ragamuffins on the outer ring of Pitchfork's radar, they've got you covered.

Stag is one of The Five Best Stores in Austin, TX.

5. Stag

9.0
1423 S Congress Ave (Elizabeth St. E.), Austin, TX
Men's Store · 35 tips and reviews

GQ MagazineGQ Magazine: Stag's selection of American-designed clothes, antiques, and white-hot grooming lines also bridge that gap between affordable and "come again?" prices.