REI is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

1. REI

8.8
840 Brannan St (btwn 7th & 8th St), San Francisco, CA
Sporting Goods Retail · Showplace Square · 44 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Mysen: Boot depth service was soap today.

hikerlyhikerly: REI is the best place for hiking boots. They will let members return boots (even if you've hiked in them). It's worth it to pay a little more for the reassurance you will get the right pair in the end

andy o.andy orton: I really love REI and Hiking. I bought hiking gear from them. But today I have find another great place for buying hiking boots. Read more.

AllSaints is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

2. AllSaints

8.6
140 Geary St (btwn Stockton St. & Grant Ave.), San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 11 tips and reviews

trina d.trina dikitanan: This UK based brand has it all. Good quality sweaters, and boots. Keep an eye out for the sales though, a lot of the time discounts are over 50%!

LynaeLynae: Good boots & great customer service

Chelsea C.Chelsea C: Inside the store is awesome. They have the coolest decor!

Sports Basement is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

3. Sports Basement

9.0
1590 Bryant St (at 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Sporting Goods Retail · Mission District · 62 tips and reviews

Zachary R.Zachary Reiss-Davis: Amazing staff, selection and outstanding prices on ski / snowboard rental gear. $30 for 4 days for regular skis boots poles, $50 / 5 days for demo skis.

Martina E.Martina Ekman: Great huge selection of anything you might need when sporting or doing outdoorsy stuff. Most of it can be rented as well! Especially recommend renting skis here before going to Tahoe for the weekend.

BravoBravo: Friendly helpful service. Discounted prices on all your sporting and outdoor activity clothing and equipment. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef

Dr. Martens is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

4. Dr. Martens

7.9
1621 Haight St (btw Clayton and Belvedere), San Francisco, CA
Shoe Store · Haight Ashbury · 4 tips and reviews

Ben R.Ben Russo: Much more than boots: I got a great DM bomber jacket, leather belt...

Nohelia B.Nohelia Barboza: Buy a pair get the other half off as long as one pair is red, white, or pink!!!! Sale ends monday!

Shelley H.Shelley H: There are quite a lot of choices.

Sports Basement is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

5. Sports Basement

9.1
610 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Sporting Goods Retail · Presidio National Park · 59 tips and reviews

Carli B.Carli Brunner: A local favorite for outdoor wear and rentals. Great prices! They have the best deals in the city on snowboard and boot rentals.

Jole P.Jole P: Super awesome deals in all things athletic plus frequent sales! Also have a solid selection of bars, electrolyte and protein drinks

Marcus E.Marcus Ericsson: 10% off for sf bike coalition members!

On The Run is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

6. On The Run

7.9
1310 9th Ave (at Irving), San Francisco, CA
Shoe Store · Inner Sunset · 10 tips and reviews

Benjamin R.Benjamin Roodman: Get a 10% discount by saying you're in a fitness boot camp.

VansiVansi: Definitely on the pricier side. You'll be paying full retail and the insets aren't cheap. But the service is amazing and they help you a lot.

Rosie K.Rosie Klahn: Ask for Ben. He was knowledgeable and personable.

Bulo Shoes is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

7. Bulo Shoes

7.7
418 Hayes St (Gough Street), San Francisco, CA
Shoe Store · Hayes Valley · 6 tips and reviews

cyn k.cyn k: great for cydwoq shoes and comfy boots

Shawn C.Shawn Calhoun: An absolute SF institution. Always great selection (many imported direct from Italy) and refreshed spring and fall. Say hi to Enrico - he is the BEST!

Kris E.Kris Estrada: Amazing and affordable high quality shoes, great staff! My new favourite neighborhood shop.

Al's Attire is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

8. Al's Attire

8.6
1300 Grant Ave (at Vallejo St), San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · North Beach · 10 tips and reviews

Dave G.Dave Gilbert: Just the best! Affordable custom duds with off-the-rack offerings as well. Shoes, hats, and scarves, too. Super close attention to detail, pop stictching, thoughtful fabrics and textiles.

Bo M.Bo McFarland: Al can make a suit from eras ranging from Edwardian to modern. He also makes custom shoes.

Anna C.Anna C: Wow. Al makes everything in the shop from shirts and pants, to hats and shoes. Not quite my style, but the workmanship is evident.

Lyon Street Steps is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

9. Lyon Street Steps

9.3
2990-2996 Lyon St (btwn Broadway & Green St), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Pacific Heights · 45 tips and reviews

lululemonlululemon: Need to keep #thesweatlife going? For pilates, barre, boot camp or TRX, head to Pilates Pro Works.

Vojta B.Vojta Borovian: Stairs workout with a view to die for or a view with a stairs workout to die at.

NimishaNimisha: Start at the bottom (wearing comfortable shoes) and make yourself up to the top, with camera ready to shoot pictures!

Nike is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

10. Nike

7.6
278 Post St (at Stockton St.), San Francisco, CA
Sporting Goods Retail · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 52 tips and reviews

Andrew d.Andrew de Leon: Don't bother if you're looking for kids football (soccer) boots and pads

Daniela J.Daniela Jacobo: Join nike training club on Tuesday nights at 6:30 for free boot camp style workout!

Hugo R.Hugo Reeves: A cool, slick store with 6 floors of Nike apparel goodness. They offer clothes for all ages and have a bunch of friendly staff who love their job. Just make sure you bring your wallet, you'll need it.

Wasteland is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

11. Wasteland

7.5
1660 Haight St (at Belvedere St), San Francisco, CA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Haight Ashbury · 25 tips and reviews

Magcha C.Magcha Chasa: Vintage Boots & Co.!!my favorites: the one on Haight and in Santa Monica (more modern and new stuff) Read more.

George H.George Hayes: This place is amazing. Solid choice of vintage and new clothing.

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick- Best Reliable Vintage. Perched in the middle of Haight Street’s vintage strip, Wasteland is to vintage shopping what kindergarten is to later... Read more.

Shoe Biz is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

12. Shoe Biz

7.5
3810 24th St (btw Church & Vicksburg), San Francisco, CA
Shoe Store · Noe Valley · 6 tips and reviews

AdelleAdelle: Seal of Sutro is the Shoe Biz in-house brand. Designed in San Francisco and made in the leather capital of the Americas, Leon, Mexico. In the same factory that does Frye boots!

David F.David Frees: Great selection of comfortable men's shoes. Check out tbe hand painted customization

Angela G.Angela Gee: Good selection of mens shoes

Healthy Spirits is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

13. Healthy Spirits

9.0
2299 15th St (at Castro St), San Francisco, CA
Liquor Store · Duboce Triangle · 37 tips and reviews

Jeffrey J.Jeffrey Johnson: Both the bourbon and beer clubs are great!

Chris M.Chris Messina: Talk to Nate.

Karl F.Karl Frankowski: "We know beer, bourbon and hummus."

Bloomingdale's is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

14. Bloomingdale's

7.6
845 Market St (btwn 4th & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Department Store · SoMa · 74 tips and reviews

Sabina H.Sabina Huq: Love this Bloomies! Personal service. Can't go wrong!

David N.David Ng: take the evalator up to the top of the building. up at the roof there's a nice patio and garden with chairs and table where you enjoy the sun and have a nice peaceful lunch

MazdaMazda: Bloomingdale's started in 1861 when brothers Joseph and Lyman G. Bloomingdale started selling hoop-skirts in their Ladies Notions' Shop on Manhattan's Lower East Side.

Eden & Eden is one of The 15 Best Places for Boots in San Francisco.

15. Eden & Eden

7.8
560 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Jackson Square · 4 tips and reviews

Laura S.Laura Salcido: Choice selection of vintage metal shirts. Totally ace.

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: British owner Rachel Eden packs the best of London into her Jackson Square shop. Find Tatty Devine Lucite necklaces, Donna Willson printed pillows and Mimi English schoolgirl-style satchels.

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Tough-to-find British designers are the mainstay of this elegantly appointed shop. Read more.