Blends

Blends started in Los Angeles in 2003, when Tak Kato and Mike Toe, both raised in Japan, set out to bring an international eye to American sneaker and streetwear retail. That blend of Japanese and Californian tastes still defines the shop across its five locations, and it's built a reputation as a genuine tastemaker for premium footwear and apparel rather than just another sneaker stockist.

The edit leans heavily on Comme des Garçons in its various lines, alongside Junya Watanabe MAN, Martine Rose, SECOND/LAYER and Brain Dead for fashion-driven streetwear, with heritage names like Levi's Vintage Clothing, Red Wing and Padmore & Barnes for depth. Footwear spans SUICOKE, Salomon Advanced, ON Running, Karhu and Reebok, giving the shop a footing in both technical running and classic sneaker culture.