The Tread team
Suede, knit, canvas and leather each need something different. Our cleaning bar team explains.
Start simple and keep at it. The pairs that last longest are the ones looked after a little, often.
Come by the flagship and ask: the team will show you on your own pair.
Oct 29, 2026
A soft brush, warm water and five minutes after every wear: the routine our shop floor swears by.
Oct 25, 2026
We tried every label on the wall in three widths. Here is who runs small, who runs wide and who is true to size.
Oct 21, 2026
Flat, fast and never far from water: five routes for the first fifty miles in a new pair.
Authenticity guaranteed
Every pair comes straight from the label or its distributor. No resale stock, ever.
Free 30-day returns
Worn indoors and still not right? Send them back, or swap the size in store.
40+ brands, one bag
Runners, court classics and trail in one checkout, from labels big and small.
Free shipping over $100
Tracked, two to four days across the US. Same day in Chicago before noon.