Bodega

This Back Bay boutique is famous for stocking Boston's most fashionable array of kicks. Choose from the latest lines of Nike, Converse, Reebok, and Vans, plus plenty of special-edition hats and graphic tees. The shopping experience, like the inventory, defines what it means to be hip in the Hub: Bodega is pet-friendly and regularly showcases paintings by local artists. RUNNER-UP: South End Athletic Company