Our Favorite Shop

My BF and I just left this shop – major negative vibe from the guy working the counter. Not sure if it’s because we’re gay or because we’re white or because he’s just having a bad day or what – but the cool merch and stylish atmosphere couldn’t overcome the fact that this one dude at the counter – in a store where there were no other shoppers – could barely give us the time of day and when he did respond to our questions it was short and bordering on rude. Not inspired to spend my money here.

So what needs to be understood about this store is that the overall mood is a chosen one. It is that of relax and laid back. I love going in the store and not being attacked and sold. I love walking around in this clean environment whilst looking for what I believe are some of thee best shoes on the market. I own upwards to 20 pairs from this brand and its because it is a fantastic product. I am not taking the person behind the counter home with me, only the shoes, candles, books, socks, etc… But, I do find that when I am ready to engaged or be engaged about the product they are more than friendly and willing to help. They are really knowledgeable about their product. Go in and don’t worry about the customer service comments on here, trust that you are going to get a great pair (s) of shoes and that the guys are just really laid back and chill. More Love than hate!

A great find! Best selection of Claes, my favorite shoe brand. Bought two pairs. High quality and extremely comfortable. To find a shoe with a minimalist design and comfort is difficult. To add, customer service was awesome! This place should have a higher reviews.
I don’t usually write reviews on Unilocal but this place really impressed me. Can’t wait to buy the next pair.

The only place I shop for shoes period. Plus they have some cool accessories and books! A jewel for fashion and kicks in an otherwise uninteresting part of town! Worth the trip.

By far one of my favorite brands and always on my to-​do list when in LA but I think it’s about to come off the aforementioned list.
The worst customer experience ever. I think I’d rather have someone be rude than straight up ignore me. If the bro at the cash register is too busy to serve the customers… Especially when I’m the only one in there, then it is time to rethink things, Clae. It would be great to see such a strong brand care as much about their buying consumers as they do their design and quality of product.

This place sucks. I got three pairs of shoes as a gift, but they didn’t fit. The shoes were on sale but still cost over $ 100 in total. When I went to exchange them for just store credit to get ONE pair that actually fits, the guy told me tough luck. What particularly sucks, it was a «sample sale» that was all profit for them, so they could have just given me store credit and had a happy customer for life. Instead, they have an upset one who lives in the neighborhood and will never go back. Just seems like a stupid move on their part and one that gives small business a bad name.

This place is banging! Threads, Laces, Art and Art. Yes Please.
I love smaller brick and mortars that have so much life inside of them. Whoever does the selection of what is in the store at the time is awesome.

Me and my boyfriend walked into the store, and the guy at the cash register didn’t even at knowledge as he was reading a magazine and he look like he didn’t want to be there, and when we asked for the price of a certain shoe he took like five seconds to finally look up and respond as if he didn’t want to tell us. The stuff was really nice. I really would’ve bought something if he had a better attitude. I feel like places like this don’t deserve my money. One star. I wish I could give zero.

Literally my favorite shop so chill they have some of the best quality shoes I’ve seen came here with my friend for the first time bought some on the spot:)

Very cool men’s shoes. There is a great selection but there is a lack of sizes and places to sit down to try the shoes on. The space is very modern and clean with only one Eames chair and two stools. It is a bit ridiculous for men trying to try on a pair of shoes or people waiting for their friends or loved ones. There are various cool photo books and backpacks.
A pair of shoes will set you back $ 100 to $ 130 or more.
The shoes are designed in the USA and made somewhere else I assume…

This boutique storefront is actually a model showroom for Clae shoes, and suffers nothing for the fact. The wood carvings are mind-​tickling, while the hardcover books lying around are almost as interesting as the indie shoes. Great place to see Clae shoes first-​hand, if you want some functional styles with subtle branding. If I had normal width feet, I think I’d never buy NBs and just head here for Claes.
The vibe is not dissimilar from Undefeated, etc on La Brea.

This really is my favorite shop. They always have the latest Clae shoes and tons of other gear. I’m getting so sick of the «trendy» fashion in LA and garbage streewear, OFS has what I want. Check them out.

Welcome Our Favorite Shop to the Pico/​Hauser neighborhood. This new shop primarily focuses around a wall of very cool Clae shoes. Other items include art books, T-​shirts, a small collection of vinyl and accessories, Pendleton blankets, and some kids items. The walls also host a rotating set of art prints. The guys who work there seem genuinely excited to be in the neighborhood and appreciative of support for their local business. If you’re headed to Bloom, Paper or Plastik, or CJs definitely add a stop at what is likely to be the first of many shops that help shape the character for this neighborhood.