Foot Locker

This packed artery location boasts a decent selection and a lot of events, or at least used to.

I make the pilgrimage to come here anytime I’m back to visit. Employees are always chatting about what’s going on in the hood, but they’re more than willing to help if you need something in stock.
If you’re expecting some exclusive stuff, you just might come up on something special. Biggest thing I regret not buying was a special KD 66 Rucker t-​shirt that was dropped right after his infamous Rucker Park game with 66 points that summer. Probably make a killing on eBay now if I had it. Word to hypebeasts!
If you’re expecting a sale or clearance items, no chance.
Shout out to the bad mami’s ringing me up though! Love the negative attitude and hoop earrings! Haha

The Harlem house of hoops is a gift and a curse.
It’s a gift if you wanna find some nice sneakers or apparel on a normal day. If your tryna buy a limited release sneaker, better yet a retro Jordan you better be on line on Saturday by at least 7am prompt.
As some of the other Unilocalers have mentioned there’s an ungodly amount of line skipping that takes place so try your best to let the person in front running the line see your face several times throughout and you should be able to keep a good spot. If not you probably will fall to the back and let all the resellers and house of hoop favs (that’s what I call the people that are allowed to skip every single week) get all the kicks.
PS. Most of the prized sneakers are given out through raffles now which to me is worst because then the employees just rig them so they’re friends and family get them.

I had a ticket for the upcoming release of the 2014 Air Jordan 6’s black infrared. The store opens at 8am and I was waiting all night since 12am that day. It was 23 degrees all night and I was the 15^th person on line. When it was time to open the door, it was very clear that the door man was letting people, who literally skipped the line, in the store with out a problem, which highly upsets me. I went from being the 15^th person to becoming the 50^th person, in the blink of an eye, which is not fair to me and everyone who righteously waited 7+ hours in the cold for the release.
It is evident that there is favoritism to this «first come, first serve» method, however, it should be more organized. It was very strange how the dozens of who people skipped the line, all knew each other and the staff was more friendly to them than everyone else.
Knowing that the Black Infrared 6’s are a highly anticipated shoe, it should require at least a honest staff member (or two) conducting the line. I love Jordan’s and I don’t mind camping out but I will make sure me to never do any business or recommend my friends and family to this House of Hoops on 125^th street.

This place is okay when there isn’t some limited release going on… other than that they need to step their game up for the waiting process of getting limited kicks on launch days. I haven’t gone back here for limited releases since like 2010 because of that so maybe its better but other than that its kool. Im sure employees here get first dibs like all foot lockers.

I never had a security guard follow me all day and I’m white. Now I feel how other races feel. Btw I spent $ 230 on sneakers.

House of Hoops is ok. They don’t carry everything but they do have a nice selection. I would only buy from them in a pinch because the kicks I bought, I found cheaper elsewhere. All in all, I’m still a fan of theirs.

This House of Hoops is awesome. The store is spacious and clean. The staff is friendly. They have a huge selection. In fact, it was overwhelming. They had AF1’s that would amaze Nelly. A sneakerhead could go broke here. For the freshest kicks in Manhattan, check ‘em out.

Ran into this place while checking out the shops on 125^th… I wish that the store on the West Coast was as big as this place… The house of hoops within a mall kind sucks. This place had all the J’s and international items as well affiliated with NBA.
Staff is friendly and funny. Caught one dancing to the music.

Wide selection of basketball apparel.
They got a great collection of POWDERED Blue Air Jordans on display.
Check it out before its gone!
As far the gear, they had a wide variety of clothing and accessories.
Definitely a spot to put on your list and check out.
Footlocker always seems to hire the GHETTO dimed out HOODRATS. KUDOS!

If your a baller they got your stuff, if your a sneakerhead they got your stuff and if your a hipster who collects sneakers they got your stuff too. The introduce alot of exclusive shoes and have tons of events featuring some «celebs». Good people helping you out to boot definitely gotta check this place out for your next kicks.

If you’re a b-​ball fan, you’ve come to the right place — House of Hoops. Super rare product that no one else gets. Slick presentation in a very modern store. If I lived in NYC, I would be there for every big drop, then I wouldn’t get raped on eBay like everyone else. If you’re visiting NYC, check it out and hopefully, you’ll be lucky enough to be there when something sick drops.

Sneakerheads and ballers will appreciate this spot. They just introduced some exclusive dunks exclusively to this store. If you’re in Manhattan, just take the the 2 train uptown at 125^th St and you’re in there like swimwear.
Other locations to follow open after the Harlem location will be in Las Vegas, Houston, Los Angeles and Chicago.

The name of this place is a misnomer because it is actually the House of Hoops which is a joint collaboration with Nike. Strictly a store for only basketball shoes, clothes, and accessories.
One cool feature is the shoe wall near the entrance where they feature the signature shoes for each Nike-​sponsored player. Customer service is definitely on point and surprising given the normal service at a regular non-​hype Footlocker.