1. REI
9.3
222 Yale Ave N (at Eastlake Ave E), Seattle, WA
Sporting Goods Retail · South Lake Union · 93 tips and reviews
Brian Lockwood: Mistral pants for men is perfect for travel, having zippered pocket in front and back make them a bit more pick pocket proof
Ponzi Black: Best tip! If you are coming for hiking boots definitely try the outlet. Someone has already broke them in for at least one hike! Oh - def spring for the uber thick socks with wicking action!
Connie H: walk thru REI's biggest store
Kerry Moore: LADIES: Please wear size you NEED, not the size you WISH. Yes... it's entirely see-through!! GUYS: I don't care how many six packs you have, put a shirt on! Sweat is... Gross. Invest in a sexy top. :)
Justin Lisenby: Best athletic and casual clothes you can get.
Tanya Williams: If you are a certified fitness instructor or trainer, you can sign up with their research and dev team, give feedback and receive 15% off your purchases.
6. Nordstrom Rack
7.7
400 Pine St, Seattle, WA
Discount Store · Seattle Central Business District · 33 tips and reviews
William Hueppauff: Nice selection of men's wear (& ties!). A lot of shoes. Smaller than other Racks I've been to across the country but very clean & organized, which makes sense with the corp offices across the street.
Bravo: You have to spend some time sorting through the racks, but you usually can find great deals on designer clothing. The shoe selection and discounts make some women think they’ve died and gone to heaven
Richard Robathan: Guys if you come here with your girlfriend....plan to stay a long long... LONG time.
8. Nordstrom
8.0
500 Pine St, Seattle, WA
Department Store · Seattle Central Business District · 103 tips and reviews
Andrew Yang: Their men's shoe department is the best here. I always get amazing service.
GQ Magazine: Little-known secret: Any given Nordstrom moves more high fashion than all your favorite boutiques combined. The Seattle location is hard to beat—proximity to the company's HQ helps.
Luis Antezana: Get a quick recharge on your iPhone at the charging station in the men's department, and browse on an iPad while you wait.
9. Value Village
1525 11th Ave (at E Pike), Seattle, WA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Capitol Hill · 20 tips and reviews
Julia Trimarco: Every Monday $0.99 for all items with the colored tag of the week. This location is pricier than the others, but has trendier clothes.
The Seattle Times: A popular place for gay men to forage for hip clothes. Even Hugo Boss and Giorgio Armani shirts have popped up on the racks. But you will have to fight for it. Calling it out doesn't count. Read more.
Nathan Engebretson: Be sure to check out 2nd floor and basement.
11. Totokaelo
1523 10th Ave (btwn Pike & Pine), Seattle, WA
Boutique · Capitol Hill · 19 tips and reviews
Alexa Jane Brooks: Women's store up front. Men's down below. The shoes and jewelry are eclectic, unique, and high quality. I was drooling over their selection. Very trendy. Guys stuff was just as good.
Lucky Magazine: Totokaelo brings in a studied mix of labels that are quietly cool (A.P.C., Raquel Allegra) and under-the-radar (Hope, Uzi NYC). Don’t miss the spot-on jewelry from Mociun and Lauren Manoogian.
MarieClaire: This store’s name means “reaching to the edge of the stars,” which is what boutique owner Jill Wenger does by featuring big-name designers like Yohji Yamamoto alongside up-and-comers.