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SHOES
Brook's Shoes for Kids Stylish European and inter esting American brands ar e on
offer here, and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. 3307 Sacramento St. & 415/440-7599.
www.brooksshoesforkids.com.
Niketown If it takes a village to shoe y our children, this multilevel giant will fill the
bill. 278 Post St. & 415/392-6453. www.niketown.com.
Shoe Biz Think tennis shoes, skate shoes, and bright r ed boots with thick r ubber
soles. This is where area teens find the latest footwear. 1420, 1446, and 1553 Haight St. & 415/
864-0990; 3810 24th St. & 415/821-2528; 877 Valencia St. & 415/550-8655. www.shoebizsf.com.
Striderite Comfortable, fashionable shoes for babies, tots, and young kids—in extra-
wide sizes as well. 3555 California St. & 415/751-5444. www.striderite.com.
SPORTS STUFF
Aqua Surf Shop A cool sur f shop with two locations in the city
243
. 2830 Sloat Blv d.
& 415/242-9283; 1742 Haight St. & 415/876-2782. www.aquasurfshop.com.
Boardsports S chool Rent or pur chase y our windsur f boar ds, kitesur f boar d, or
stand-up paddle board here. 1200 Clay St. & 415/385-1224. www.boardsportsschool.com.
City Cycle Although mostly for adults, this shop at the corner of U nion Street also
stocks bikes for the younger set. 3001 Steiner St. & 415/346-2242. www.citycycle.com.
Hi's Tackle Box This all-purpose supplier of fishing gear was scheduled to mo ve out
of town to South San Francisco after this went to press, but it's still sure to draw enthu-
siasts from around the B ay Area. 40 Chestnut Ave., South San Francisco. & 650/588-1200.
www.histacklebox.com.
Lombardi Sports This big store stocks clothing and equipment for teens and adults,
with a fe w kids' items as w ell. The good ne ws is v alidated parking underground. 1600
Jackson St. & 415/771-0600. www.lombardisports.com.
Purple Skunk The hot spot for longboar ds, skateboar ds, and sno wboards, with a
helpful yet hip staff. 5820 Geary Blvd. & 415/668-7905. www.purpleskunk.com.
REI Nature lovers will be delighted with the S an Francisco branch of this pr eeminent
sporting goods/outdoor adv enture stor e. 840 Brannan St. & 415/934-1938. w ww.rei.com/
stores/83.
Skates on Haight A premier site for skates, skateboar ds, and skate r entals. 1818
Haight St. & 415/752-8375. www.skatesonhaight.com.
Sports Basement Never mind that signs on the walls still r ead “Frozen Foods”
and “Bakery” at this former militar y PX in the Presidio. This place now stocks the best-
priced selection of sporting goods in town and has a huge parking lot to boot. A second
location is near AT&T Park. 610 Old Mason St. & 415/437-0100; 1590 Bryant St. & 415/437-
0100. www.sportsbasement.com.
Valencia Cyclery San Francisco's favorite bicycle shop also has the biggest selection
in town. 1065 and 1077 Valencia St. & 415/550-6600. www.valenciacyclery.com.
Wise Surfboards You'll find the biggest collection of sur f stuff her e: short boards,
long boards, wet suits, and some cool clothes. 800 Great Hwy. & 415/750-9473. www.wise
surfboards.com.
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