Where to Buy Trainers in London J.S.O.S ( Just a Step Out from Soho)

Gloria's
6 Dray Walk, The Old Truman Brewery,
E1 London

Gloria's earns its stripes for originality
A unique blend of rare and unusual sneakers, toys clothes and other collectables. Brands include, Nike, Adidas, Converse amongst others.
Owners Matt Paton and Offer Zeloof source their sneakers independently, from stockists in Hong Kong, Japan, New York and Europe. Instead of new models, you'll find classics and imports.

Meteor Sports & Leisure
408 Bethnal Green Rd,
E2 London

This cult East End trainer shop attracts locals and celebrities (including Rio Ferdinand and American gangsta rappers) alike. It's all down to the ultra-exclusive range of trainers from plain Nike Air Rifts (which cost £50-£450) to the sublime and ridiculously expensive limitededition trainers from Rocafella (which have been known to go for more than five figures).

Runner's Need
34 Parkway,
NW1 London

Staffed by runners, this shop sells top trainer brands such as Saucony, Sub 4 and Asics, as well as racing, fell running, cross country and track and field styles. More for the serious runner than the fashion junkie.