Three stories of pure sport, play, and athletic clothing for every level of athlete. Shoes, iPod gear, pants, shorts, t-shirts, and women's sport bras. The staff is friendly= but why not? They get to wear cool/comfy workout gear to work everyday. This store is g-r-e-a-t for athletes and comfort clothing-seekers alike. Runners.... they have a great program (normally Wednesday nights) for those wanting running partners. They pair people with their running ability and let them loose around Back Bay. Come rain or shine, and the best part.... it's free. Just bring your running shoes, and the want to run. NikeTown is located right around the corner from the Boston Marathon finish line off Boylston Street. The whole store is decked out with Boston sports memorabilia and lots of street signs from the marathon route. The store includes footwear for runners and non-runners alike. The store features an homage to the Boston Marathon, seats from the old Boston Garden and autographed shoes from Marathon champ Uta Pippig. Store Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm
Sun: 12pm-6pm

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> Somewhat generic, moderately-expensive shoes. The styles are wide, and the colors are basic. This is a great place for the staples in shoe fashion.

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Cole Haan is temporary closed for renovations and slotted to reopen May 2009. Classic clothing in the expansive Newbury store.

Ben Sherman, the ultimate British mod brand famous for its Oxford button-down shirts and Carnaby-style fit, invades Newbury Street in late 2008. The brand of choice for five decades of rock royalty ranging from the The Kinks and The Beatles in the '60s to The Clash in the '70s to the Arctic Monkeys and The Killers today, the Ben Sherman style is revered by stylistas for its focus on tailored classics which includes suits, shirts and shoes.

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