Goliath RF

Cool stuff for men but they dont currently carry anything for women or children.
…but if I ever decide to dress more butch then Im all up in Goliath.

Always a pleasure to be at. Dope kicks and fitteds. Definitely one of Harlem’s Finest establishments.

I’m really in disbelief that there’s only 8 reviews for Goliath. Been a couple of years since I’ve visited Goliath (the last time I was in the city) — but I felt compelled as Goliath in Spanish Harlem is, far and away, my favourite sneaker and streetwear store I’ve been to yet.
I’ve gone sneaker hunting in Tokyo, Hong Kong, L.A., Chicago, NYC — as well as in Vancouver and Seattle — ranging from glossy, high-​end boutiques to middle of nowhere, ‘that-​joint-​in-​the-​bodega’ places in the hood. It’s definitely worth the trip Uptown if you’re in NYC — one of greatest sneaker stores in the world in my estimation.
This place is a gem. No bullshit and no pretension — just a massive collection of kicks and streetwear and far and away the best customer service I’ve ever received… at damned near any business. On my visit, stupid me showed an hour before opening. I wandered around the neighbourhood and poked my head in when I noticed someone was inside 30 minutes before opening. Rosemary welcomed me in despite the fact they were still doing inventory.
The joint is formerly a bar and the bar is still present as the cashier counter/​display rack. And like a good bar, Goliath is joint for socializing and meeting other sneakerheads. The liquor replaced by kicks and fly gear — but equally addictive and devastating to your wallet. It lacks the gloss you’ll find in high-​end boutiques, but selection is second-​to-​none outside of hardcore consignment shops like Flight Club.
Rosemary is the ‘bartender’/matriarch of Goliath — I found myself getting giddy with the staff about how hot the new New Balance joints are. Rosemary tells me she copped three pairs of the teal for herself and teaches me a couple of lacing and upsize/​downsize techniques I didn’t know before. She finds out I’m from Canada and pulls out a few sketches and mock-​ups of new tee prints she’s working on and asks for my feedback… they are takeoffs of the Old Dutch Ketchup Chip boxes. Nostalgia attack — that’s what I call consumer focus group research. If we weren’t separated by a good 25 years, I think I would have proposed to Rosemary.
The apparel they carry is incredibly dope and their store brand gear is fresh and made to match with recent kick releases. Needless to say, I spent a lot of money here… before the store even officially opened. Like Seinfeld, I nicknamed my goldenrod Goliath tee, ‘Golden Boy’ (
). Rosemary even gave me a discount because she liked my Canadian manners… err… swagger.
I’m still on the Goliath mailing list and have them ordered items via mail from them. The Goliath online sales people are incredibly helpful as well — I hope that it doesn’t creep them out when I ask if Rosemary ever talks about me.

Cool Spot, Keeps fresh new items… i like this place.

Worth the trip uptown. All the workers and owner Rosemary was very friendly and not snooty like some of the stores, even suggested sister stores and other places to hit up. A variety of clothes and kicks to choose from. Definitely a good stop in NYC. Will come back next time.

One of the best no-​BS, serious about urban-​culture shops in all of NY. It’s sad that my last two trips were separated by two years, but my most recent trip was no different than the last. Great selection of kicks and gear, equally great staff.

This is one of my favorite stores since I’ve moved to NYC. The woman selection is limited, but what they have is dope. All the tee’s are hot from Married to the Mob to Hells Bellz. The hoodies and jackets are real nice too. I’ve never been much of a sneaker fiend like my man. But this store makes you want to consider the notion. Also, Rose is wonderful along with her great staff. Me and man hit this placeup at least once a month. Ladies: take your man here if you want to score huge points, I mean huge…

This is my favorite sneaker shop in all of NYC. The staff is extremely helpful and unpretentious and Rosemary is a real doll. Whenever I’m in NYC, I always go by the shop to see what’s poppin’ and pick up some limiteds.

I was really skeptical when i came here, especially since you are in the middle of East Harlem. At first I thought i was lost, but i finally found it. Once i stepped in, i was in shoe heaven, they had really nice kicks in nice colorways. Highly suggest this place! Great selection for both shoes and clothing.

I’ve been checking this place out since I moved back to NYC.
The set-​up of this joint is pretty cool… as this location use to be a bar & they opted to keep the bar set-​up.
Can I get some MF Doom’s on the rocks? Why, yes… yes, you can.
They have a good selection of kicks… anything from your usual needs to some hard to find collector joints.
The staff is super chill & willing to help… or simply have a decent convo about pretty much anything, for that matter.
They also carry a sweet selection of hoods & tees.
This is usually one of my pit-​stops when I’m feindin’ for a kick-​fix.