Go Inside Top Shelf, One of the Most Slept On Sneaker Shops on the East Coast | Open the Box

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2018
  • We've given you a look inside various, up-and-coming sneaker shops all over the world thus far. Today, we shed light on Top Shelf Kicks, a diamond-in-the-rough shop, that, not only houses a wide variety of shoes but also showcases and sells one of the largest vintage basketball collections of memorabilia we've ever seen. Follow George Kiel into one of our rarest finds yet.
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  • @radcliffem6637
    @radcliffem6637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    Much respect for that dude. Watch the last clip

  • @amirswright
    @amirswright 5 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    The owner really a good dude, spitting facts

    • @el_mas_mafioso
      @el_mas_mafioso 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Stfu bitch ass nigga

    • @kokolatte825
      @kokolatte825 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, you can tell he's a real fan, he likes people and he loves memorabilia. Seems like a cool dude.

  • @theabstract9568
    @theabstract9568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Genuine energy is rare in the vintage wear/sneaker community now. Seems like everyone is just looking to outdo or finesse others so seeing this was definitely a breath of fresh air. I've debated plenty of times giving up the whole sneaker scene and selling all my shoes because it feels too artificial and competitive now. Good to know it's still some genuine folks out here who do it for their own passion and not hype or a price tag. Salute!

  • @Ocho23
    @Ocho23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    3 years later top shelf is killing it on TH-cam 💯💯

  • @BenchWarmers_
    @BenchWarmers_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    This looks like a dope shop

    • @joshuamiranda4266
      @joshuamiranda4266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i live in the same town caldwell and roseland NJ)
      and i go there all the time

    • @D805YUNGBOSS
      @D805YUNGBOSS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Reminds me of the round two shop in LA .. and now they have others

  • @YoungoneYoung-lm4xe
    @YoungoneYoung-lm4xe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I like this guy, he's humble.He figured out a while back the secret to success in life.His business will flourish by leaps and bounds.👍👍

  • @calvinjordaniii1854
    @calvinjordaniii1854 5 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I never comment on vids but I had to on this one. I’ve met Aaron twice & he’s as real as this video advertises. I’m from NJ & my boy took me to Top Shelf to sell some kicks last summer. I sold my ‘07 aquas, 07 playoff 8s, & ‘07 low i.e. 11s. I also ran into him in line @ Foot Locker this past spring for da air max 97 gold. Real humble, cool & down to earth guy. Good to see his hard work paying off.

  • @kylesmall6064
    @kylesmall6064 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Salute this guy. He hit the nail on the head at the end. I agree alot of sneaker stores and boutiques treat customers as if its a privilege to shop in their store. This young man's business deserves to flourish times 10!!

  • @dre8673
    @dre8673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The owner is a dope individual. Great energy and a really dope store. He should be proud. 💯💯💯

  • @jordachejordan90
    @jordachejordan90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His collection is dope. He has a real love for the era.

  • @JD-lb8np
    @JD-lb8np 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    This owner makes me want to go to this shop. Feel like of he made no money off the shop he'd still be doing this out of love

    • @P4p775
      @P4p775 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's all about the money my man. He just understands the culture, that's the authenticity we want.

  • @willybeeman8468
    @willybeeman8468 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like this guy because he’s not a culture vulture. He GENUINELY loves this stuff. It’s not about just money

  • @DreChampProductions
    @DreChampProductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Damn this makes me wish I kept all my toys, games and other stuff when I was a kid

  • @adoremy64
    @adoremy64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Now that's my type of store. Dopeness 🔥🔥🔥

  • @D3P.17
    @D3P.17 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Easily one of the the best sneaker stores in the entire country. The owner really has been into sneakers and basketball since the 90s/early 2000s and was on that sneaker collecting shit wayyyy before it became big part of popular culture. I promise you that this guy has been doing this for way longer than your favorite hypebeast sneaker store owner. That’s why Topshelf is different from all these other spots

  • @jong9876
    @jong9876 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That last part gave me the chills. This dude really hit it on the nail. You can hear the passion in what he said. Beautiful

  • @danielonofre2640
    @danielonofre2640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro not only is the store fire but the owner speaking straight facts on everything he says

  • @youngmaze126
    @youngmaze126 5 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    I advise everybody wait till the end of the vid .. Gems was dropped , other mom and pop stores take notes

    • @nali878
      @nali878 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thx bro almost clicked on the homepage button, but dat was nice to hear

    • @P4p775
      @P4p775 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not just the mom and pop stores, your local foot stores were bad before. Recently, they've been able to hire people that are into the sneaker culture and know their stuff.

    • @youngmaze126
      @youngmaze126 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      but still they are getting paid to sell . And i believe its better to have someone from the culture then another person who is just a "SALESMEN or SALESWOMEN

    • @TOOxPHONKEE
      @TOOxPHONKEE 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts, people and like shoe palace be hella ignoring you unless you actually drop paper

    • @kokolatte825
      @kokolatte825 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@youngmaze126 well that's the thing. I think most of these places, the people don't talk because a) they may not actually know sneaker culture as well as the customer or b) sometimes they are just awkward and don't know how to talk to people. It's nice that he owns his own shop and it's his passion.

  • @lampabar
    @lampabar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey! Respect to this shopowner and the way he treats his customers! nostalgia winner!

  • @aceboogie2021
    @aceboogie2021 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My kind of shop! U got all kinds of stuff i grew up with and collected.

  • @josephzecchino
    @josephzecchino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I’ve been to this store multiple times and the owner is the greatest dude ever. Nothing he said in this video was a lie. He really does help out us kids with good prices and taking shoes we want to sell off of our hands even if they aren’t the most hyped. Mad respect for this guy and hoping for continued success in his store. NJ represent

    • @joshuamiranda4266
      @joshuamiranda4266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      less gooo bruh only good shoe stores around in NJ

    • @kyushka.
      @kyushka. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He like 10 minutes away from me

  • @selfmade128
    @selfmade128 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Great store, with great service! Shout out Topshelf!

  • @bobbycrank8436
    @bobbycrank8436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This dude makes me wanna go straight back to the 90s & shit!! Lol Seems like a real humble dude that deserves all the blessings and success comin his way💯💯 Keep doin ur thang big homie!!

  • @Ayyj_23
    @Ayyj_23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Respect dudes real humble you can tell!💯

  • @applechili2848
    @applechili2848 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sneaker Store Time Machine : good vibes & wisdom from the store owner.
    Best!

  • @luckylou330
    @luckylou330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guys store is amazing. It's like half museum!

  • @kristoffmarksuner7476
    @kristoffmarksuner7476 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, this dude hit me in the feels bro. Much respect to him. I hope his business prospers. Watch till the end of the vid!

  • @thedon8913
    @thedon8913 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love vintage stores like this. I could walk in and look for hours

  • @patrickdevaney6580
    @patrickdevaney6580 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Me and my friends walk here every Friday. It’s less than a mile away from my school

    • @bingevintage8124
      @bingevintage8124 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Snipes Legit hope you got some fire kicks

  • @chrisbeane2415
    @chrisbeane2415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The dog in the box😂😂

  • @william9152009
    @william9152009 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The owner looks mad chill & this is great content. 💯

  • @BigDirtDawg
    @BigDirtDawg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I like this dude. You can tell he loves the culture

  • @ManCave1972
    @ManCave1972 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man has the right attitude. He loves nostalgia but he also remembers what it’s like to be an aspirational kid looking at stuff that’s beyond your reach. Utmost respect for this guy, world needs more like him.

    • @TopShelfKicks
      @TopShelfKicks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      appreciate the kind words. Thanks a lot

  • @thesnkrspot7017
    @thesnkrspot7017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dope story, dope shop.

  • @DGHoops
    @DGHoops 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was fire. Much props to the owner.

  • @OSIS909
    @OSIS909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TSK is still slept on ppl need to realize a true humble person Aaron is and how much hard work he puts in. He should have the same if not more followers then half these other shoes resellers throwing some fake content talking about I bought 100k worth of shoes lmao “sit your ass down u still live at home with ur mom” . Much love TSK channel support from SoCal 🤘

  • @markpalmercomedy
    @markpalmercomedy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love little independent shops like this.
    Best of luck to the owner

  • @keithjohnson7967
    @keithjohnson7967 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one of the best collections ive ever seen

  • @spunkhead
    @spunkhead 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    knowledge, this man is enlightened...full of wisdom...place looks cool...

  • @isaiasrivas7431
    @isaiasrivas7431 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This guy is fly...seems like a cool dude; would love to visit his shop one day!

  • @bjr816
    @bjr816 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Stores like this, mr throwback and round two vintage store are keeping the "culture" alive.

    • @bjr816
      @bjr816 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      btw love these series bring on more stores!!!

  • @slaya031
    @slaya031 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man this guy knows what sup in the basketball game much respect to his collection of vintage stuff, this video is awesome 👍🏼

  • @keevondavis1773
    @keevondavis1773 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Last part straight facts

  • @MOIST_TOWELETTE810
    @MOIST_TOWELETTE810 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it when people know/love what they talkin about. Much respect from 210📍

  • @time2ballup566
    @time2ballup566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Might be my fav episode so far!

  • @jerrydmartinez5156
    @jerrydmartinez5156 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man that Jordan basketball brought back memories. I remember playing with that everyday until it got ran over by a car.

  • @gleblanc83
    @gleblanc83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    memory lane ...cool shop

  • @4th.seasons333
    @4th.seasons333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this owner is road to success

  • @francocerella6108
    @francocerella6108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The shop looks fresh, I'm big on 90s gear that is my Era.
    The tees he made for the shop are fire. .Bay fam

  • @Chr0mePisto1a
    @Chr0mePisto1a 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A+ video, looks like an amazing store. Love the retro video games and such, not just the sneakers. Hopefully i can make a visit sometime !!

  • @jreality6829
    @jreality6829 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The VinceSanity figure/Manu Ginoboli got improperly boxed. So funny.

  • @LadyLuckFilms
    @LadyLuckFilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The owner is cute!!! Definitely gonna come cop something once it opens back up!

  • @astroboi_9998
    @astroboi_9998 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Owner dope af

  • @xavierjones_xci
    @xavierjones_xci 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good dude! Great video!

  • @teslasnow169
    @teslasnow169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you not have more San Antonio Spurs gear!?!? One of the best dynasty’s ever 👌

  • @lisad31
    @lisad31 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He really puts his heart and soul into the store.. Deff stop by and show love! You won’t be disappointed at all. :)

  • @joshpetchers4155
    @joshpetchers4155 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love this store. great guy too.

  • @JoseRivera-yi5dn
    @JoseRivera-yi5dn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Much respect bro ✊🏻

  • @B5s4
    @B5s4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great energy, seems like a cool store owner/operator. I gotta check em' out next time I'm in the dirrrty

  • @MrRoshi-vq1cd
    @MrRoshi-vq1cd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man that dude look mad chill !! I'm def going to cop some things from his store 💯

  • @resellcartel9010
    @resellcartel9010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh ok, this dude knows. Respect.

  • @chadhannan
    @chadhannan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    T macs....classic. brings back memories!!!

    • @P4p775
      @P4p775 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bro, even better bring back the Kevin Garnett 1 from adidas!!!!!

  • @djmelb4511
    @djmelb4511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Seems like a pretty dope store! Feeling the vintage vibes!

  • @espi555
    @espi555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is nothing but heat💯🔥

  • @kenyattaleonard1983
    @kenyattaleonard1983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Episode!! 👍🏾👟

  • @ARCHIEzzle
    @ARCHIEzzle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems like a really nice store owner

  • @ianrussellallcaps
    @ianrussellallcaps 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much respect Dope store and spirit 🙏🏿🔥🔥👌🏿

  • @squigward6726
    @squigward6726 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I kept eyeing those french blue 12s bruh need those soo bad

  • @BoutPaper
    @BoutPaper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    George been following you since nicekicks, i see you on another platform salute.

  • @alansoh4137
    @alansoh4137 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ima most definitely stop byyyy 🔥

  • @gravity__zone
    @gravity__zone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dope spot

  • @ecahatch
    @ecahatch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    damn....I remember saving my money and buying that MJ Ball at KMART and playing with it for a while. *Nostalgia....

  • @snapp9981
    @snapp9981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am going to this place some time this is great

  • @Racso88e
    @Racso88e 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God damn that was awesome.

  • @YorOxNel
    @YorOxNel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    30 mins from me..... gotta stop by and check it out

  • @theRhinsRanger
    @theRhinsRanger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep watching to the very end 👍 top geezer

  • @legokidismyname4388
    @legokidismyname4388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watch ‘till the end of the clip. Pure facts.

  • @MiguelMendez-sd9xi
    @MiguelMendez-sd9xi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dope store man .. I would be in there like a kid in a candy store

  • @Big_Mac45
    @Big_Mac45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Miss them old days

  • @CDankies
    @CDankies 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It reminds of the original Round Two in Richmond, VA.

    • @D805YUNGBOSS
      @D805YUNGBOSS 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same thing but LA ive never been to the VA location bit im sure its dope

    • @CDankies
      @CDankies 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      D805YUNGBOSS Yeah it's a chill spot. Don't see Chris much since they opened up in LA and NYC but all the dudes are knowledgeable and from my experience they aren't douchebags when you ask questions. I haven't been to the LA one yet.

  • @diegolive2477
    @diegolive2477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fire ass shop

  • @aaronclarkson3469
    @aaronclarkson3469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:38 respect that part. This is what makes me wanna start my own store in the future. Retail stores don't care who they sell to. They will back door your kicks in a heartbeat just so they can get more money out of it. It's disgusting what the sneaker culture is at the moment. It really has more people Buying rep/UA since it really is the smarter choice at the end of the day. If you are gonna wear your shoes, and not resell them like other noobs, then UA's or buying from genuine people the best option in 2021.

  • @brunoa9429
    @brunoa9429 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    congrats.. man.. pasionate man.. for his bisness..

  • @captainadok6474
    @captainadok6474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bruh I’m from Seattle we haven’t had a team for 10 years r.i.p supersonics

  • @mikesully1777
    @mikesully1777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those NBA player figures I don't remember and I'm 34. Seen some kicks I had before and I want again. Them Deion Sanders Diamond Turf 1 og I had in 4th grade.

  • @Izzlemynizzle61
    @Izzlemynizzle61 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude this is sick! I need that size 12 1985 Chicago 1s tho!

  • @snapp9981
    @snapp9981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:24 I would cop those over every air yeezy ever

  • @jahfresco483
    @jahfresco483 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This dope 🔥

  • @LuisGarcia-hn1nj
    @LuisGarcia-hn1nj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn my Brodie made it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @glennkirk5239
    @glennkirk5239 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dope shop

  • @Yxnglu
    @Yxnglu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:56 lmao he flew on tha court

  • @clawhawk2774
    @clawhawk2774 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Supersonics been gone longer than the Nets. At least the old Sonics like Payton and Kemp won't have anything to do with Thunder

  • @mikesully1777
    @mikesully1777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Them Penny 1's all-star editions autographed by penny himself. That's dope them kicks go be worth something.

  • @CountUpOYB
    @CountUpOYB 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is dope tbh 💯

  • @BARSCIENCE101
    @BARSCIENCE101 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    those starter jackets !

  • @peewee3030
    @peewee3030 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to have those t-mac's, same color and everything

  • @IftekharSaimon
    @IftekharSaimon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am deff going to Visit

  • @peewee3030
    @peewee3030 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice kicks, with George kiel

  • @bigben1986
    @bigben1986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He killed it when he said he was a Lebron fan smh just kidding lmao

  • @FuegoNegro463
    @FuegoNegro463 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that's a sports shop