Primitive Shoes & Apparel

Low inventory. Sizes XL and above only. The sales people were on their phones the entire time. Not helpful at all.

This was my shoe porn for the day. You know you possibly have a shoe addiction when you spend more than an hour looking at shoes. Great customer service. Prices were decent.

Primitive on the BLVD has been one of my favorite clothing boutiques since it opened. The outside of the store front flags it’s different brand that they carry and has their logo right above the door. As soon as I walk in what always catches my attention is either the shirt pyramid or the enormous shoe wall. Just from looking at it, it seems like it is more than a boutique but a social place. In the changing room there is a mirror in the shape of a triangle with lights around it which is a creative accent. Every time I visit, the store radiates the smell of new shoes and new clothing. This makes it seem like this is what they use to make the store smell good but actually it is just the product they carry. Not to mention they carry a wide variety of brands all which I’m a fan of. Hands down Primitive is always bumping some good music. Every visit I hear urban hip hop and rap that makes it stand out in it’s own unique way. This has been one of my favorite shops for a while now because of the atmosphere, clothing, and the good service the employees offer. Pretty ladies and rep cups are nothing to argue with.

I put mine and my moms name down for the raffle because Bear wanted the Jordan 7 Bordeaux’s and both our tickets came out. I go in, get the shoes, notice that it says no refund, no exchange on the receipt and when I ask about it, the girl said, it’s not a big deal, it’s just a way for us to protect ourselves, if you want to come back for an exchange we’ll help you out.
I take the shoes to Bear and he was disappointed because the whole point with these shoes was that the tongue was supposed to be bright and colorful. His only came with 3 colors. Burgundy and Olive on one shoe — Burgundy, Olive and a small dash of Yellow on the other. He wanted more yellow and some blue too.
So I take the shoes back in to have them exchanged and the first thing they say is we don’t have anymore. So I ask for the shoes on my moms ticket. Acting all confused, one of them go to the back and bring out the other pair. They has less color than the ones I had. They also point out that the shoes are creased, and then we notice that mine has the exact same crease, and their response is, oh they all must have them then.
I ask for a refund. We are regular customers so it shouldn’t be a problem, but they don’t even acknowledge the concept, tell me there’s nothing to be done. They tell me that I can talk to the manager. I call the manager and explain that unfortunately the shoes didn’t have all the colors we wanted, and he says no refunds. I offer him an other chance because I can have the charge disputed and he’s very dismissive and says that my dispute wont go though.
Well guess what bitch, it did. Now I have the shoes, I have my money, and if you were willing to provide just a dash of customer service, you wouldn’t have lost both.
If you can avoid this place, do it! Most of their workers are snotty and not helpful at all. They will lie because they don’t care, especially the girls. Plus their manager is a douche. They need to learn how to treat their customers and value those who return. I used to be one, but no more.

These guys apparently never learned what a ‘line’ was, in grade school. If you wait in line for a shoe, expect to be cut in front of, and for Joe to allow it. Bad business, don’t go there

As much as I love this store, it’s very unorganized when it comes down to the Major releases, People cut and Hold spots and it’s unfair to the people that have been there since early in the morning. I say come here for clothes, vans, and accessories but, not for major releases. Also expect to be cut! Stick to your footlocker, and champs for your releases people!

Disorganized and shady on Jordan releases. Let others cut in front of the initial line for sbb1 release. Hope ur store gets looted in a riot!

Not that Primitive even needs a review because the vibe has a gritty feel from the music to the people that work there that they don’t really care what you think anyway. But that’s just the type of place that it is.
The boutique speaks for itself and it has a selection of urban men’s wear that can go toe to toe with any shop in LA. That’s a huge complement for an establishment in the valley.
Staff is friendly and helpful, always gives a welcome.

Been to this place since they opened up never had a bad experience staff is always welling to help, they always release some retro js and nike shoes. Andy has done a good job!

Nice collection of shoes for the sneakerheads in the 818. And theyve got some nice clothes and accessories as well. It’s a small shop but has everything a guy would need. Hopefully they’ll start carrying more items for the ladies as well.
Also did my first stand in line waiting for a shoe release this past weekend and it went as smooth as a baby’s bottom. No drama, pain-​free and I left with the kicks I came for. Thanks primitive!

Great selection of urban streetwear and shoes. Unique colorways of Jordans, Vans, Nike SB, New Balance, etc. Hats, pants, shorts, bags, this place has it all. Friendly staff. I have more luck finding things I like at this store alone than if I spent 3 hours in a shopping mall.
FYI there’s a private parking lot in the back.

First off, you got to be kidding me! I would encourage anyone buying retro Air Jordan shoes to stay away from this shady store. I received an email saying that they will be selling the Gamma 11s today, December 21^st 2013, at 11 AM. With that in mind, I drove all the way down to Ventura to try and cop me a pair. However, right before they opened the store, a little Asian man comes out of the store with his shades on while smoking a cigarette (how professional is that?) tells everyone lined up that they have very limited pairs left and that they have sold most of their Gamma 11 pairs yesterday BEFORE the official release date. Are you serious? Why bother wasting other people’s time and effort if the shoes are already pretty much sold out? I was very upset about the fact that I have wasted my time coming down there for nothing. Such talent this team has. I’d rather donate the $ 185 (Gamma 11s retail price) to have this place shut down.

Great Selection of Nikes, Jordans and SB. Staff very helpful and friendly.

Started shopping here when they first opened. They still have have Ron holding it down. Loyal employees shows good leadership. Meaning customer service is top notch. They have anything you need. They carry the Primitive brand which is always ahead of the curve. They also carry limited Nikes, Mitchell an Ness and G Shocks. All the other brands Diamond, the hundreds, 10 Deep, Obey, Crooks. If you haven’t been to Primitive then go. If you already frequent you know what’s up. Hit the Web if your not local. Thanks Primitive Team for holding it down.

Primitive has a lot of popular brands, but everything sells out fast. I like the shoe selection the most, but be ready to wait in lines for the exclusive releases. I’ve ordered from them online but only once and it was an easy process.

I’m a bit of a sneakerhead and an avid t-​shirt consumer so when I found Primitive, it was the exact prototype of my perfect store. One wall is covered in kicks that are obviously hand-​picked by a sneakerhead who knows his/​her consumer base.
The rest of the store is packed with a huge assortment of Crooks, The Hundreds, Diamond, Obey and other brands and most importantly a wide selection of Primitive t-​shirt colorways. For someone who likes to match their hats with their shoes with their shirts like myself, the selection here is on point.
Everyone that works there is cool too, you can tell that they value each customer that walks in. Ever since I found this place two years ago I’ve been a frequent customer.

love this shop! i stopped by with a friend recently and bought a nice snapback. they also got a nice selection of Nike SB’s (some sneaks are exclusive to the store), apparel (they have Crooks & Castles, Obey… etc). i heard that P-​Rod actually owns the store? (according to my friend)
street parking is easy and metered (credit card/​atm cards only), but 45min is plenty of time to see all the goodies the store has to offer. definitely will come back again for their selection of clothing/​caps and for the cute female employees.

Primitive is a great store for «sneakerheads» and those looking for the hottest release of new shoes and gear.
I have gone in a half dozen times and have been pretty happy with the end result. The store itself is nice and truly shines bright on the Blvd.

Another street wear shoe & clothing store? YES… but its in the Valley!!! No longer does the 805 have to drive over the hills to buy their threads. Skateboard pro & shop owner, Paul Rodrigeuz, Jr., puts his trust in Andy Netkin and Jubal Jones to buy & pick all the dope gear that the neighborhood kids will dig. These guys dress like you, skate with you, party with you, and will drink vodka out of a plastic, red cup with you — there is no need to feel intimidated when you come in — these guys at Primitive are your friend.
You can find all the tees, jackets, shirts, jeans, shoes, hats, and accessories from all your favorite brands: Nike, The Hundreds, Crooks & Castles, KR3W, Vans, Obey, Diamond, Mishka, and so so much more! You have to come in and check it out.
Check out their web site, they are constantly updating their web store as soon as inventory comes in and out of their shop. They will even take phone orders and will ship it to you. Visit frequently for there are always offering some kind of promo, discount, sale.
There’s metered street parking, or you can drive around the back and park in their private lot.

This place is a place where I just drive by looking at the store and saying hey they got shoes and never ever stopped and went in. Well dammit I stopped and I went in. The place is dope. It has the same feel and atmosphere I’m liking for when i get the money to open up my own store. The place has it all from Huf to the Hundreds. Good brands. They even have a good collection for women.
Don’t get me started on the Shoes, I mean your not going to find a place that has an array of Nike SB anywhere in LA. Come on now it’s P-​Rod were talking about here. If he didn’t have any SB kicks in his store then it would just be a lame run of your mill skate-​shop.
This is place is good tho, probably one of my favorite stores, and not the favorite store in the Valley. Go check it out if your looking for some fly gear or some clean kicks.