Black Sheep is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

1. Black Sheep

8.3
830 Lamar Ave, Charlotte, NC
Shoe Store · Elizabeth · 4 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: After 10 years in business, this here nod is much deserved. Black Sheep is the area's exclusive dealer for many brands of sneakers, including limited editions from Nike SB, Supra and Vans.

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: The area's exclusive dealer for many brands of sneakers, including limited editions from Nike SB, Supra and Vans. Your cool factor goes up just by stepping through the doors of this South End shop. Read more.

Myk P.Myk Pate: And Ian will also keep you steezy.

Studio Movie Grill Epicentre is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

2. Studio Movie Grill Epicentre

210 E. Trade St., Suite D-290 (at S College St), Charlotte, NC
Movie Theater · Uptown · 96 tips and reviews

Josh D.Josh Dill: Dress code after 7pm. No sandals, sneakers or ball caps. Wish I knew that before walking down here!

Stephen W.Stephen W: Pick your seat and order cocktails to enjoy with your movie, almost better then freshly popped theater popcorn

James H.James Huffman: Go to Howl at the Moon and watch the dueling pianos

Freedom Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

3. Freedom Park

9.5
1900 East Blvd (btwn S Kings & Lombardy), Charlotte, NC
Park · 68 tips and reviews

Rob S.Rob Smith: Wonderful park... the best we have found in Charlotte so far. This side of the park has a small fenced play area for younger kids.

ToryBurchToryBurch: Rollerblade, bike and play tennis at the 98-acre landscaped park, smack in the middle of the city.

Mike H.Mike H: Best park in Charlotte! Beautiful landscape with mature trees. Perfect for an afternoon picnic.

Maggiano's Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

4. Maggiano's Little Italy

8.8
4400 Sharon Road (at SouthPark Mall), Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Lindsay S.Lindsay Striplin: Pinot noir is the best wine offered here. Also they have their own Italian beer on draft! Oh and the food is good too :)

Philip C.Philip Ciccarello: Get a specialty pasta for $12.95 and take one home for free.

Jamie M.Jamie McAtee: Dear Maggiano's marketing team, It's not a checkin special if you can get the same deal straight off your everyday menu. Customers that check in give you value, offer something special.

Spectrum Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

5. Spectrum Center

8.7
333 E Trade St (at S Brevard St), Charlotte, NC
Basketball Stadium · First Ward · 138 tips and reviews

Visit North CarolinaVisit North Carolina: Uptown Charlotte's home of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats & the AHL's Checkers. Try tailgating indoors at Rock the Rooftop, an interactive area that provides food, court views & kid-friendly activities.

ESPNESPN: Don't fear the nosebleed section. This arena is home to largest and most technologically advanced center-hung video screen in the NBA.

TIMETIME: In 2004, a little-known Illinois state senator named Barack Obama gained national prominence by delivering the keynote address for the Democratic National Convention in Boston. #DNC2012

7th Street Public Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

6. 7th Street Public Market

8.4
224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC
Farmers Market · First Ward · 58 tips and reviews

Nikki L.Nikki Livingston: My favorite place in Charlotte, The market is full of variety: specialty chocolates, sushi, baked goods, coffees, and teas. And all of the products are local.

Meghan H.Meghan Hemingway: Check out how Viva Raw can change your life :) oh and the Fall Latte is amazing!

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: The market now offers produce, meat and fish markets; artisanal chocolates; sushi; baked goods from Cloud 9 Confections and Novel Sweets; a raw food bar; a coffeehouse; and a tea shop. Read more.

SouthPark is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

7. SouthPark

8.9
4400 Sharon Rd (Fairview Rd), Charlotte, NC
Shopping Mall · 66 tips and reviews

Zaki N.Zaki Nefertiti: My fav mall thus far. Several stores, decent restaurants and lots of seating.

Visit North CarolinaVisit North Carolina: Whether you want to do some serious shopping or just people watch, this is where you want to be. SouthPark has the only Neiman Marcus and full-line Crate & Barrel in the Carolinas.

SouthPark MallSouthPark Mall: While you are at SouthPark stop in to the Cowfish restaurant! It has gotten some great reviews recently by local Charlotte media. It's a fusion of burgers and sushi!!

REI is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

8. REI

9.1
9755 Northlake Centre Pky (Northlake Centre Parkway and W WT Harris Blvd), Charlotte, NC
Sporting Goods Retail · 10 tips and reviews

RaeRae: The associate I worked with was very knowledgeable about all the products and the membership program. Great shopping experience for the newbie

Joshua J.Joshua James: Get a membership, be an owner of the co-op, earn dividends, and enjoy the best satisfaction guarantee around! Read more.

Colby F.Colby Foster: Great customer service!! Will def be a long time shopper

The Ballantyne Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

9. The Ballantyne Hotel

9.5
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC
Hotel · Ballantyne East · 19 tips and reviews

Don M.Don Monteith: Beautiful hotel for visitors or weekend stay.

Carrie M.Carrie Morgan: Valet parking is complimentary for guests of the hotel. Ballantyne FTW!

JoyJoy: Kudos to the amazingly friendly and pleasant staff. I'm enjoying my stay here!

Target is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

10. Target

8.4
12830 Walker Branch Dr (Steele Creek Rd.), Charlotte, NC
Big Box Store · 29 tips and reviews

Shawn S.Shawn Sealy: Try the Bolthouse Farms Mango Lemonade (near the produce). Best drink ever!

AlanahAlanah: Love this target. They don't open up enough lines but it not that bad. You get everything you need in that huge super target

Robin P.Robin Peterson: Love SuperTarget. I go a little out of my way for it. My smaller Target is closer, but this store is worth it. Super nice people work here and I can find everything I need.

Charlotte Regional Farmer's Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

11. Charlotte Regional Farmer's Market

8.7
1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte, NC
Farmers Market · 38 tips and reviews

Jim M.Jim Mazzulla: Nothing beats fresh produce! Overall they have great prices! Fun place and great variety.

Andy C.Andy Ciordia: Best day for local growers and artisans is Saturday morning. Resellers are mainly during the week.

Elizabeth G.Elizabeth Goodwin: On Saturday's get there early. Vendors start to wrap things up around noon.

Nordstrom Rack is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

12. Nordstrom Rack

9563 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Clothing Store · 6 tips and reviews

Margaret S.Margaret Snatch'Her: The shoe selection is on point. Check out the uggs for $80.

Jacquelyn H.Jacquelyn Harvey: Absolutely love this place, always has new inventory!

Adrian D.Adrian Daniels: I like the single line. Those with returns are no more or less important than those spending millions. And they always have my sizes...in an easy to shop format! No messy marshalls here!

Hilton is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

13. Hilton

7.0
8629 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC
Hotel · University City North · 32 tips and reviews

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: Really nice staff. Well run events team. Wifi. Has Bravo AND MSNBC in room. Nice pool. Clean, spacious rooms. And, awesome Peter Thomas Roth spa products.

TIMETIME: This will be the hotel for Ohio DNC delegates. The last Democratic National Convention in Ohio was in 1880, at the Cincinnati Music Hall in Cincinnati, OH. #DNC2012

The Gateway C.The Gateway Club: The rooms are great, wonderful location and the staff members have been super helpful.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Charlotte.

14. Starbucks

8.3
2121 E Arbors Dr, Charlotte, NC
Coffee Shop · 20 tips and reviews

Delon F.Delon Ferdinand: Try the blueberry streusel muffin. They make a great one here

Yelena P.Yelena Pecheny: Come early or late, your drink's poured out great! The service and staff is never better than in Carolina weather!

Kimberly R.Kimberly Richardson: Love the atmosphere.