Situated on the block between Decatur and N. Peters STNDRD Athletic was a random stop in for us as we walked around the city. We got pulled in by the window set ups and sleek looking interior...and the promise of cool athletic gear was a bonus. The store is a boutique style spot with a focus on athletic goods from shoes, shirts, bottoms, hats and accessories. They have a cool shoe wall that features a small variety of men's and women's sneakers. The rest of the store is dedicated to clothing and accessories. They have several name brands, but also feature a few smaller brands specific to the style of clothing. Pricing ranged. There was nothing that seemed wildly expensive, but also nothing that seemed like the deal of a lifetime. The store is in great condition, well kept and was super clean. Plus they had that AC running, so the pop in was nice for many reasons! Service was solid as well. The staff was friendly, welcoming us in, checking on us during the shop and wishing us well. Overall, unexpected spot given the area that turned out to be a pretty cool spot to browse! read more

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I feel compelled to share this experience, not out of malice, but out of disappointment and a deep sense of frustration. As someone who not only spends a considerable amount of money at local businesses but also takes pride in supporting establishments within our community, I walked into this place expecting even the most basic level of respect. What I received was the complete opposite. Upon entering the establishment, I approached the owner directly and greeted him, trying to initiate a respectful, face-to-face interaction. To my surprise, and honestly my disbelief, he never looked up, never responded, and never acknowledged me at all -- as if I wasn't even standing there. There was no excuse, no distraction, no crowd, no reason not to extend a simple courtesy like eye contact or a greeting. This wasn't just bad customer service -- it was flat-out disrespect. What made the situation even more unsettling is that his own staff, who were standing nearby, were the only ones who showed any kind of professionalism. One of them looked over and said, "Good evening." That moment spoke volumes. If your team has to pick up the slack for your lack of basic human decency, something is seriously wrong with how your business is being run. I've come here before and spent real money -- not just once, but many times -- because I believed in putting my dollars into businesses that represent our city, our people, and our culture. But it's hard to continue supporting a place when the owner himself can't even show an ounce of gratitude or humility to the very customers who keep his doors open. Being a community-based business means something. It means showing love back to the people who show love to you. It means engaging, being present, and understanding that your energy and attitude affect every single person who walks through your doors. When you show your true colors -- especially to someone who's supported you without asking for anything in return -- people take notice. To anyone considering doing business here, I strongly advise you to think twice. It's one thing to have an off day, but it's another to make someone feel unseen, unappreciated, and unwelcome -- especially when they come with respect. I won't be back, and I won't recommend this place to anyone in my network until the ownership learns what true customer service -- and community care -- really looks like. read more

I was happy with the selection as it was one of my many sneaker based shopping stops during my trip. The odd thing was the prices were standard for some but really elevated for others. For example I bought a pair of Nike Air Max 90's there for $140. Very standard price. I looked at a pair of Nike Dunk High Retro SE (red and black and green) - still available on Nike online for $100.97 but there for $135. Not worth it. If you are are looking for something specific that they have, then it is good because you will know what prices to expect. If you don't know what to expect and you pay whatever they are asking, you could easily be getting ripped off. read more

STNDRD Athletic - Air Max 90s in Carolina Blue plus Stance socks to match. - Shoe Stores Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Wonderful service! Very friendly. Love their selection! Love the shoes and the clothes. Great location!

Decent supply of athletic apparel & sneakers. Not much to choose from in terms of style but you'll find: *Nike *Adidas *Asics *New Balance In the latest fashion forward designs for men & women. Accessories are minimal...basically it's a boutique for individuals who consider themselves "sneaker heads" or collector's. However; their selections didn't move me. The store is well kept, the background music is nice & I was greeted upon entry as the employees peeked up for a moment from their cellular devices. ~Christy read more

STNDRD Athletic - Shoe Stores Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I don't know what these people with bad reviews have experienced, but we had the best experience when we went. Greg was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and during our stay in NOLA we came back multiple times buying multiple pairs of awesome shoes (not available anywhere in Canada). All I can say is, thank you Greg, thank you STNDRD and we will definitely be back when we return to New Orleans!!! read more

Nice local spot-Such a great selection of fresh sneakers! Love this place. Lots of unique styles you can't find anywhere.

I went into this place earlier today and they had a wide selection of shoes (Adidas,Nike, Jordan, New Balance), some very cool retro jerseys and some dope shirts. The service there was great, and the workers were very helpful and knew a lot about the product they were selling. Overall I would only recommend this place to sneaker heads and people who are into sneakers and clothing with style. I ended up buying a pair of Nike Air Max 90 Essentials and I was very pleased with the price and the care the workers put into making sure they were maintained. read more

STNDRD Athletic - Shoe Stores Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I purchased a shirt at this place like 7 pm and found out the next morning it was tight and I wanted a size bigger. Then when I tried to return it the next day they said there was a stain on the shirt. There was nothing on the shirt, he just refused to return it. Then called me a scumbag and kicked me out of store, spit on me and chased me to car read more

First retail experience in New Orleans was horrible . The manager was disrespectful woke up early to purchase the Jordan 4 not having purchased Jordans in decades .Waited in line for two hours told the guy my sizes made the purchase walked away just so happen they sold me some other style went back to see if i could spend more money to get what I originally went for owner didn't even give me the option was making a scene yelled at the remaining line should i let him cut in ! I wasn't even looking to cut in line . This man has no respect for the ones who feed his family and treats people like sh.. I wouldn't recommend this disrespectful ignorant owners store! He was also being disrespectful to the other customers. It's one thing to have people by the short hairs because he knows the demand is high and most likely will sell out but that's not the point . I told him is this how you do buisines in New Orleans and treat out of townes's Good people of new orleans go somewhere where you'll feel appreciated and feel like sh!.! read more

The worst retail experience I've had in over 20 years. The owner was extremely rude, abrasive, and thoughtless, I wish I didn't need the shoes for my daughter I would've left them right at the counter. read more

I have been here in New Orleans for a couple of days, and for the last two days I've passed this store. Today I decided to go in because I really like some of the shoes that they have. After being in the store for a short while I had found at least two pair of shoes that I wanted to purchase and was looking for more. Then abruptly this gentleman walked up to me, he didn't have an a badge or anything else that would have told me that he was an employee of the store. He then proceeded to tell me that I could not drink my coffee in the store, and that I had to leave it at the front counter. It is concerning to me that someone would ask any customer to leave a beverage unattended, just sitting at a counter. As far as I could tell, while looking around, there were no signs that said that beverages were not allowed in the store. And even if there were, this store is greatly lacking in customer service. So as much as I would like to purchase some items from the store, I won't just because of the shitty service. I think this gives anyone visiting the city of New Orleans a very poor impression. read more

STNDRD looked cool on the outside, but don't be deceived. The products are generally overpriced and mediocre quality. When I finally found an item I wanted to buy, I went to the store at 7:50 PM to buy it. Yet, when I got to the store, the condescending worker was on his computer and told me the store was closed. According to its hours, the store closes at 8:00 PM. I then called the store and the worker told me that they closed at 7:45. 7:45?! Nobody closes then. The worker's willingness to lie and deprive an interested customer from a product was incredibly disappointing. STNDRD, I'm not impressed. read more

Well my 14 year old son asked the owner for 10 percent off thinking that there might be Black Friday sales elsewhere in two days and not wanting to have buyers remorse. After him refusing to discount the Jordan retro 13 history of flight shoes, he pointed to the sale wall toward the back of the store. We looked at 2 pairs of "sale shoes", not even bothering them to bring us a pair to try on. The owner within two minutes approached us and told us we were spending TOO much time in his store and that he wasn't going to service us. He then asked us to leave. We spent approximately ten minutes in his store at 2:00 pm and after shopping around came back and were there for less than 5 minutes after narrowing the choices down. We of course left, my son trying to figure out exactly what happened. If I were a minority, I would of suspected a racial bias. Maybe he just doesn't like 50 year old Caucasian suburban moms that spend money with their kids. Interesting that we went to footlocker after and shared the terrible experience with the sale guy who commented that the same Asian man kicked out another Mom last week. I guess his ideal customer is one that just buys off the shelf that he doesn't need to service. read more