Where to shop for athletic apparel in Philadelphia
Hear that? That's the nagging sound of your conscience telling you to get off the couch and into the gym—the place you resolved to spend more time in the New Year. But before you shape up, you'll need to gear up, and these eight Philly stores have the goods you need to meet your fitness goals.
Occupying prime real estate on Philly's Walnut Street, Athleta outfits the fashion-minded female athlete in zany printed leggings, metallic yoga slippers and colorful bras and tops in moisture-wicking fabrics.
Cozy tees and sweaters are also on offer, keeping ladies in layers between the yoga studio and post-Vinyasa stops by the smoothie bar.
1722 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 732-1983 More »
Devotees of Lululemon look to the brand for the latest trends and advances in yoga apparel and equipment. Layered over strappy sports bras, racerback tanks and slouchy tees look equally stylish in the studio and on the street, because yoga at Lululemon isn't a hobby—it's a lifestyle.
1527 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA; (215) 563-4806More »
Swimming, running, tennis, yoga... Whatever sport gets your heart rate up, City Sports has you covered with a lengthy list of labels that includes The North Face, Adidas, Hurley and Marmot. Training tools (heart rate monitors, pedometers, kettlebells, foam rollers) round out the inventory of this East Coast sporting goods chain.
1608 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 985-5860More »
Rough-and-tumble workwear and military apparel might define the inventory at I. Goldberg, but did you know you can pop into this Chestnut Street stalwart for Nalgene bottles, name-brand winter gloves and hats, and hiking essentials? You might be surprised by the varied stock here.
1300 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107; (215) 925-9393More »
Whether you're lacing up your sneakers for the first time, or you're training to conquer the Broad Street Run, employees at this trusted specialty retailer's three Philly locations can have you pounding the pavement in no time flat.
1601 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 972-8333More »
Huffin' and puffin' your way along the Kelly Drive loop will look a little chicer in the Adidas by Stella McCartney collection, a staple offering of the Chestnut Street indie designer boutique Knit Wit.
1729 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 564-4760
Nordstrom's off-price division debuted on Chestnut Street in fall 2014, bringing with it men's and women's designer apparel, accessories and shoes at discounted prices. Shop the 39,000-square-foot store for activewear and sneakers from top names like New Balance, Adidas, Nike, Asics and Puma.
1700 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA; (215) 599-6755 More »
Urban Outfitters's King of Prussia Mall outpost is the Philly-based retailer's only area location to house Without Walls, Urban Outfitters's new shop-in-shop concept. From Patagonia puffer jackets to sports bras in kaleidoscopic prints, Without Walls promises everything a hipster needs to burn off a PBR.
The Court at the King of Prussia Mall, 580 Mall Blvd., King of Prussia, PA 19406; (610) 265-1348
1. Athleta
Occupying prime real estate on Philly's Walnut Street, Athleta outfits the fashion-minded female athlete in zany printed leggings, metallic yoga slippers and colorful bras and tops in moisture-wicking fabrics.
Cozy tees and sweaters are also on offer, keeping ladies in layers between the yoga studio and post-Vinyasa stops by the smoothie bar.
1722 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 732-1983 More »
2. Lululemon Athletica
Devotees of Lululemon look to the brand for the latest trends and advances in yoga apparel and equipment. Layered over strappy sports bras, racerback tanks and slouchy tees look equally stylish in the studio and on the street, because yoga at Lululemon isn't a hobby—it's a lifestyle.
1527 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA; (215) 563-4806More »
3. City Sports
Swimming, running, tennis, yoga... Whatever sport gets your heart rate up, City Sports has you covered with a lengthy list of labels that includes The North Face, Adidas, Hurley and Marmot. Training tools (heart rate monitors, pedometers, kettlebells, foam rollers) round out the inventory of this East Coast sporting goods chain.
1608 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 985-5860More »
4. I. Goldberg Army & Navy
Rough-and-tumble workwear and military apparel might define the inventory at I. Goldberg, but did you know you can pop into this Chestnut Street stalwart for Nalgene bottles, name-brand winter gloves and hats, and hiking essentials? You might be surprised by the varied stock here.
1300 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107; (215) 925-9393More »
5. Philadelphia Runner
Whether you're lacing up your sneakers for the first time, or you're training to conquer the Broad Street Run, employees at this trusted specialty retailer's three Philly locations can have you pounding the pavement in no time flat.
1601 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 972-8333More »
6. Knit Wit
Huffin' and puffin' your way along the Kelly Drive loop will look a little chicer in the Adidas by Stella McCartney collection, a staple offering of the Chestnut Street indie designer boutique Knit Wit.
1729 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 564-4760
7. Nordstrom Rack
Nordstrom's off-price division debuted on Chestnut Street in fall 2014, bringing with it men's and women's designer apparel, accessories and shoes at discounted prices. Shop the 39,000-square-foot store for activewear and sneakers from top names like New Balance, Adidas, Nike, Asics and Puma.
1700 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA; (215) 599-6755 More »
8. Without Walls at Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters's King of Prussia Mall outpost is the Philly-based retailer's only area location to house Without Walls, Urban Outfitters's new shop-in-shop concept. From Patagonia puffer jackets to sports bras in kaleidoscopic prints, Without Walls promises everything a hipster needs to burn off a PBR.
The Court at the King of Prussia Mall, 580 Mall Blvd., King of Prussia, PA 19406; (610) 265-1348