PHLI

Before the sneakerhead craze hit Chicago hard, there was PHLI. Tucked away in the cultural mecca of Harper’s Court in Hyde Park, this chic shop is a sneaker fiend's dream come true. PHLI (pronounced "fly"), a backwards acronym for "I Love Hyde Park," covers two floors of exclusive kicks and clothing for both men and women. Owner Dave Jeff is one of the few that NIKE has allowed to carry their “boutique” line of sneakers, and a collaboration with K-Swiss has also resulted in the PHLI Classic shoe. Considered the go-to spot for the best shoes in the city, their PHLI-branded gear, which ranges from hats to tee-shirts, has been seen on the likes of LeBron James, Will Smith, Just Blaze and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

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Hyde Park/University Of Chicago stores, Chicago stores, Apparel and accessory stores, Athletic wear stores, Shoe stores