Culture Athletics

Culture is my favourite running shop in the city. There’s always a friendly face waiting to greet me when I walk in the door. Not only do they have an amazing selection of gear and helpful staff, but they’re a huge presence in the Toronto running community, bringing runners out to the east end! Definitely check them out! I was able to get SAME DAY delivery on my last order!!!

I was looking to buy some specific Nikes I could only find on the official website (so shipped from the States) or like one local store but with bad reviews.When my Google search showed me Culture Athletics, I was impressed with the high praise in the reviews and with the clarity of their website (every question I had was answered via their policies/FAQ). Shipping and notifications were super fast. I exchanged for a different size and the process was painless. Highly recommend this store and will be a returning customer. Thank you!

As an avid runner, Culture is my favourite shop in the city! Great location, amazing selection of shoes and apparel, and friendly and knowledgeable staff.Most importantly, they exude a wonderful sense of community and inclusion for all types of runners with their events and run club! Highly recommended!

Culture Athletics has been my go to for all things running. The quality and curation of products available at this boutique store is phenomenal. Most importantly, I find that the community of people that work at and are affiliated with all Culture Athletics initiatives have been SO helpful in making this sport approachable, inclusive, fun, and meaningful. The staff at Culture Athletics are incredibly knowledgeable and will find the best products to meet YOUR needs. Highly recommend.

I am absolutely shocked to see anything here other than 5 star reviews. To the person who claimed the staff is unknowledgeable seems absurd to me as every time I shop in this store I learn something new about footwear. I have had foot issues for many years and not until I met the wonderful staff at this store did I ever feel like I found people who really understand me and helped me find shoes that actually help my condition - not just provide temporary comfort as other shoes have done in the past. I have often joked to family and friends that after buying shoes at his store, I felt like Cinderella finding her glass slipper! I read another comment here about a staff member being inattentive to the customers baby crying - as a mother to a young child, I certainly wouldn’t expect preferential treatment just because I have a child - am I entitled to a refund when a baby cries for the duration of a flight? I have met the owners of the store and from what I understand they also have a young child so I doubt they would be any less than accepting and loving towards other young members of the community. Although I do not have the physical ability to join their run club, I have recommend it to others in my friend group and they have been extremely happy since joining and meeting a lot of new friends. To me this store is beyond a retail store, it is a place where community and runners can gather and where ordinary citizens such as myself are treated like family by people who genuinely care about the well being of my feet! And side note., I bought the best leggings of my life here!!! Highly highly recommend this store and try to speak with the lovely young couple making it all happen here in our community.

Hands down my favourite place to shop for athletic gear in the city. Anytime I’ve stopped by employees have been quick to help, incredibly knowledgeable about their stock, and I’ve found a few gems for a great deal. The run club has been friendly, inclusive, supportive, filled with people with awesome expertise and it has transformed my running. The owners have created an awesome community here!

A warm and welcoming community hub and destination for all things running in Toronto!I have been a member of the Culture run club for just over a year and the group workouts have become a highlight of my week. Amazing coaching, supportive members and programming that has helped build strength and speed in my running.Also, they sell some pretty great shoes, running clothing and merch!

Ordered two pairs of shoes, got them way before I expected them too! Amazing service! And they had Asics superblast in my size 9. No one in GTA had them in stock. Thanks!

Culture Athletics is a fantastic addition to the Leslieville community, offering running and yoga/lounge gear at an affordable price point, in addition to carrying Canadian running brands not offered elsewhere. The store has helpful staff that will definitely assist you in finding running shoes and other apparel that meet your needs. In addition, the owners run a group training program that is community centric and welcoming to runners of any age, ability, race, or body type. Highly recommend checking them out if you are in the Toronto area! Sarah

I only have good things to say about Culture Athletics! It's the best running and yoga store in the city with super friendly and knowledgeable staff. The run club welcomes all kinds of runners and is an amazing asset to the east end community!