About Us
Every piece real. Every order shipped free.
Soles District is an independent sneaker and streetwear boutique in Des Moines, Iowa, shipping authentic footwear and apparel across the United States and internationally.
It started in 2017, when founder Blake Papenberg began buying and selling pairs as a side hustle in high school. It is now a full warehouse operation with staff, a direct wholesale book with the brands it carries, and orders going out every day of the week.
The idea has not changed since the first sale: carry what people actually want to wear, price it honestly, and make sure every item is the real thing. Pieces bought here have turned up on NBA and NFL players during championship runs — and on more than 10,000 people who simply wanted their size without paying a premium for it.
What we carry
Sneakers. Air Jordans, Nike, Nike Kobe, Asics, Yeezy, adidas, New Balance, Converse, Vans, Salomon and Rick Owens — lifestyle pairs, basketball, cleats, slides and clogs — in sizes from 5M right through to 18M.
Streetwear. Hellstar, Supreme, Sp5der, Gallery Dept, Chrome Hearts, Denim Tears, Rhude, Eric Emanuel, Bravest Studios, GV Gallery, Bottega Desires, Vale, HMDD, AZVA, Stile De Amor, We Are Righteous, No Feelings and Boredom Kills. T-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, crewnecks, jackets, shorts and pants, sized S through XXXL and waists 30 to 44.
Accessories. Hats, beanies, bags, wallets, jewelry and socks to finish the fit.
Thirty-seven brands in all — and the deep size runs most shops skip.
What you get when you order
Authentic, every time. Every item we sell is guaranteed 100% authentic and brand new. 10,000+ orders have gone out on that promise, including to hundreds of professional and collegiate athletes.
Free shipping across the US. Every domestic order ships free, normally arriving in three to five business days. No minimum to reach, no threshold to game. We ship internationally too — that rate is calculated at checkout.
Your size, not just the easy ones. Sneakers to 18M and apparel to XXXL. A piece you want is no use in a size you cannot wear.
A real person at the other end. Questions are answered by the people who pack the boxes, out of a warehouse outside Des Moines rather than a call center.
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Accessories
Streetwear AccessoriesHats, beanies, socks, bags, watches and jewellery from the brands we...
