Helsinki (FIN)
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Even though Helsinki is quite the backwoods regarding getting nice stuff, there are some shops that do provide.
First up is Beamhill.
http://beamhill.fi/
APC, Common Projects, Norse Projects, Penfield, Pendleton, Red Wings, Sorel, Diemme, Woolrich etc. Two locations downtown.
Beam: Erottajankatu 15-17
Beamhill Solemate & Future Laundry: Yliopistonkatu 5Then a newcomer, My o my for men.
http://www.myomy.fi/
Visvim, Nanamica, SNS Herning etc.
Erottaja 9Then a second newcomer, no web page yet and very scarce info online.. Old Glory.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Glory/230688800318272?sk=info
Red Wings (loads and loads of models, I haven't seen a selection this large anywhere else (Berlin, Amsterdam)). Also bags by Manhattan Portage and plans for vintage stuff later on..
Albertinkatu 31 A 3, 00180 Helsinki, FinlandThat's it for a start. I'll list more stuff later…
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I'd mention Bootfactory here.
Handmade boots + Sendras, etc…. -
There's a free Helsinki city guide available in App Store http://www.helsinkilocalguide.com/
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Yesterday I took my Vibergs to a cobbler called Pinkomo for a resole. They also sell Red Wing Shoes and Strike Gold and Pike Brothers denim and clothing. Check it out!
www.pinkomo.fi
A couple of pictures of the place here:
http://pikebrothers.blogspot.com/2011/12/pictures-pinkomo-oi.html