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(212) 375-8128
158 Rivington St
(nr. Clinton St.)
New York,
NY
10002
40.7193
-73.9854
Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown
Hours:
Monday To Saturday From 12:00 PM To 07:00 PM Sunday From 12:00 PM To 06:00 PM
Last updated 8.29.11
Category:
Clothing, Sporting Goods, Shoes
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
What People Are Saying About Alife Rivington Club Inc
Featured Review
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The Scene – Finding this hip sneaker store is no easy task. There's no sign and even the door is opaque, giving no hint of the goodies that lie beyond. (Even the business card says "Members Only" at the bottom.) Still, forge ahead and buzz the discreet doorbell. You'll be let into a foyer that leads to the store's actual entrance--you're in! – – The Goods – The impressive collection of sneakers includes only classic designs, including obscure versions of familiar models. Handsome, polished wood cubbies display one shoe per compartment, and little spotlights keep the…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- The original Alife, which features a broader ranger of hipster toys, is just a few blocks away.
- The Extras:
- Tired of using the loo at McDonald's? Alife has a public restroom. Now that's cool.
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06/02/05
Just about the best trainer shop in the world..
by marcthebaptist
Very hard to find, especially on my first time in New York. The best selection of new kicks but no sign of any vintage, but Im sure they might be out back. Incredibly decorated, great wood and leather. Service outstanding, and prices second only to Stussy. Worth the 2 hours it took to find.
- Pros: Interior, Staff were great
- Cons: Hard to find
05/25/04
Overrated
by junglebunni3
I went awhile back to see what the fuss was about and I was disappointed by the selection. You may find styles that aren't available at chain stores, but they didn't have anything that I didn't see elsewhere. I just walked through Chinatown that day and some of the small stores there had more styles and slightly cheaper. Although those stores are much less glamourous.
09/01/03
Simply The Best
by spinnyc
Alife Rivington Club is simply the best. Best products! Best staff! Best quality!
- Pros: selection, service, quality
04/30/03
Might be worth a trip
by mooney33
Yes, it's hard to find, but the selection of shoes is far better than the other retail shops. However, with the advent of ebay and other hipster shoe shops, their selection isn't as great as previous hype. You might find what you're looking for, but then again the selection is small so you also may not. Their prices are a bit high too, especially for some of their retro adidas runners (i.e. Mexico). Staff is pretty friendly, though they basically just sit there and hang out until you ask them for a size.
- Pros: retro variety, wooden displays, air of exclusivity
- Cons: selection (too small), prices (10-20%markup)
01/23/03
juan discos delta
by grescu
nice sneakers,best shop in town.I,m from Spain and I will go to your shop next 5 of next month.See you there.
The Details on Alife Rivington Club Inc
Place Categories:
- big brand
- outstanding prices
- best trainer shop
- great wood
- pretty friendly staff
- not recommend place
- outstanding service
- great leather
- best alife rivington club
- friendly workers
- ridiculously expensive sneakers
