128 popping festival wear every weekend. Rave Circus (formerly known as The Flow Shop), situated on Mill Avenue in Tempe, is a locally owned and operated store that carries a great selection of clothes, accessories, flow toys and other festival necessities. Whether your rave aesthetic is tight and shiny or soft and fuzzy, Rave Circus can get you ready to dance in style. And if that wasn’t enough, the store’s stated zero-tolerance policy for bigotry and prejudice and dedication to inclusivity for all people makes us love it even more. 22222 B EST H I G H - E N D S N E A K E R S H O P Archive 5032 N. Central Ave. 480-760-1625 instagram.com/archiveazphx Not everyone gets shoe culture. But those that do know that it’s a wonderful mix of style, community and self-expression. That’s why a shop like Archive is so near and dear to many shoe-heads here in the Valley. Yes, it’s a place to buy, sell and trade the latest Nikes or a boat- load of other premium kicks, but it’s more like a gathering place, a true hang spot where the intersection of street culture, art and music is a celebration of what makes life so rich and interesting. And, yeah, it’s just shoes at the end of the day, but then maybe that’s the point — what you wear on your feet speaks volumes about your life and personality, and you’ve got to come correct if you’re going to put your best foot forward. Archive’s whole vibe is quite unassuming (you might even miss the storefront out on Central Avenue), and that’s because it’s always about the shoes. Be they high-tops or low-tops, Halloween-themed or all-white, Archive’s shoes are a message to the world about authenticity and being your own dang person. 22222 B E ST RU N N I N G S H O P Road Runner Sports 7077 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 480-513-1774 And other Valley locations roadrunnersports.com Even though Road Runner Sports is a national running store chain, you won’t feel like shopping there is an impersonal experi- ence. Road Runner Sports serve both the runner who wants to jog in the neighbor- hood or the serious marathoner looking for that extra something to help achieve a better time. No matter what your running goal, Road Runner Sports will analyze your cadence and the way you run to determine what shoe is the right fit for you. You can do this virtually or in-person. There are also shoes for every type or running — street, track or trail running. If you need other gear, shorts, shirts, visors and more are available. Visit Road Runner, and you’ll be gear-ready to take on any running goals. 22222 B E ST P L AC E TO D R E S S L I K E A T E N N I S P L AY E R Arcadia Tennis Shop 3545 E. Indian School Road, #2 602-694-9236 arcadiatennisshop.com “Challengers” was one of the best movies we saw this year, and after we left the theater, we had the strangest impulse to take up tennis — or at least look like we play. Enter Arcadia Tennis Shop, where you’ll find clothing and accessories to make you the most stylish player on the court. The store specializes in high-end brands for women such as L’Etoile, Rec Habits and Lacoste. But for items that blend style with local flair, we like the store- branded merch. Arcadia Tennis Shop’s logo — an orange tennis ball surrounded by leaves — is a nod to the orange groves that used to grow in Arcadia in the past. You’ll leave the store with everything you need to look good, but improving your serve is up to you. 22222 B E ST O U T D O O RS STO R E Just Roughin’ It Adventure Co. 10880 N. 32nd St., #17 602-283-5213 justroughinit.com Just Roughin’ It has been outfitting hikers, campers, backpackers and other outdoor enthusiasts since 2006. Its north Phoenix shop isn’t cavernous, but it’s well-curated, featuring a solid selection of shoes and boots, apparel, packs, camp gear and so much more. Just Roughin’ It often carries boutique and sustainable brands, such as Telluride’s Toad&Co, as well as locally made O.T.T.R., which crafts jackets, hats and sun-protecting pullovers. While at the shop, be sure to chat with the team about your next adventure. The owners are former Grand Canyon outfit- ters who regularly host group hikes, work- shops and wrote a book on preparing for hiking the Grand Canyon rim to rim.
