The Coolest Men's Stores in Boston Right Now

Boston is an old city. The citizens have an odd accent, a fever-pitch obsession with sports, and an awesome selection of stores to shop at. While everyone is focusing on New York City as the pinnacle of Northeast style, Boston is casually boasting some of the best shops in the region.

And, surprise, it's not just preppy shops that are raised to outfit trust fund kids who attend Harvard, either. Although there are great spots to get a suit and tie, a trip around Beantown lends itself to picking up the coolest Japanese brands, hard-to-find streetwear, and skate brands that assure you don't appear like you shop at the mall.

An expert shopper can stay in New England and accrue all the wears to complete their look, from the oxfords and American-made goods you'll find at Ball and Buck to the crazy sneaker collaborations you'll seek out at Concepts. Take a trip from the Back Bay and Allston to Somerville and Cambridge, here are The Coolest Men's Stores in Boston Right Now.

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Hours: Monday-Saturday: 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Sunday: closed
Website: rawnewengland.com
Location: 15 Elm St., Somerville, Mass.

RAW is the best streetwear brand to ever come out of Boston. With its aptly-fitting name, the brand's designs are as no-nonsense as the people of Beantown, but hit the nail on the head with each of its hats, T-shirts, and sweatshirts.

Located on the outskirts of Boston, the brand's Massachusetts shop stays true to its skateboard roots and gives patrons a chance to grab the latest threads along with a new set-up.

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Website: shopawol.com
Location: 190 Harard Ave., Allston, Mass.

If you love streetwear, you're going to be a fan of AWOL. The shop carries brands such as Black Scale, Publish, Stussy, SSUR, and more, and sneakers from New Balance, Nike, and Vans. Located on Allston's Harvard Avenue, AWOL is smack in the middle of one of the city's most happening sections to have fun for a price that you can afford. And the shop's reasonably-priced digs will maintain your street cred as you peruse through the shop's dimly-lit ambiance.

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 12 p.m.-9 p.m., Sunday: 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
Website: orchardshop.com
Location: 156 Harvard Ave., Allston, Mass.

Every skate shop should have a mini-ramp in it, and Allston's Orchard actually does. Besides from carrying the best skate and streetwear brands such as Shake Junt, Magenta, RAW, and Dickies, Orchard also has a rad private label that continually puts out solid T-shirts, 5-panel caps, tank tops, snapbacks, and sweatshirts.

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Website: northriveroutfitter.com
Location: 126 Charles St., Boston

It's mandatory to have a preppy side to your style if you live in Boston, or at least be able to look great in a gingham shirt when the situation calls for it. With the true preppy lifestyle, also comes the love for the outdoors and sport, and if you don't want to sacrifice style or performance, North River Outfitter is your destination.

The store stocks a mixture of Alden shoes, Patagonia fleeces, Harris Tweed blazers, and technical running sneakers from New Balance and Saucony. You'll look great, but be prepared for shifting weather at a moment's notice.

Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.,
Sunday: 11:30-5 p.m.
Website: louisboston.com
Location: 60 Northern Ave., Boston

Boston is heralded for its heritage. Hell, the area was first settled in 1630. Beantown is also known for its wealth and education. Combine all of those elements and you have Louis Boston, which has been around since the late 1800s. While, you won't find clothes from that era in the shop; it's a mix of the highest quality menswear from labels such as Kiton, and modern menswear brands like Ami. Not what you were expecting? The shop also hosts tons of sales that regularly offer 30-50 percent off its merchandise.

Also, the store is out of an interior design-obsessed Tumblr, with its open space, huge signage, and unique architeciture. Making it a must-visit destination.

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Website: Facebook page
Location: 19 Thayer St., Boston

Bobby From Boston—yes, he's a real person—is a legend in New England and the fashion industry. His South End shop is home to clothes you'd find in your grandfather's closet and on the sets of movies such as Shutter Island. That's only a small portion of Bobby has in-store. The hoarder collector also has a warehouse up the road in Lynn, Mass. that stores some of his best finds. However, you can visit his Boston shop and leave with authentic pieces from yesteryear.

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday: closed
Website: riccardiboston.com
Location: 116 Newbury St., Boston

If your life calls for the most premium of streetwear and luxury brands, then Riccardi is your ultimate shopping destination. Located on Newbury Street, the shop is your best bet to find labels such as Givenchy, Balmain, Comme des Garçons, En Noir, Thom Browne, Marcelo Burlon, Lanvin, Neighborhood Japan, and more, not just in Boston, but in all of New England.

Also, Riccardi is known for its stacks and stacks of high-end denim, so if you're not afraid of a little sticker shock, this is your place to shop.

Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Website: cncpts.com
Location: 37 Brattle St., Cambridge, Mass.

Concepts, which was once a lifestyle shop set up in the back of The Tannery, has formed into a stand-alone shop and its own brand. Known for collaborating on and stocking the dopest sneakers that range from athletic to luxury, Concepts has also upped its clothing selection to carry brands such as Canada Goose, Visvim, Carhartt WIP, and more.

Still, the shop is best known for its amazing collaborations. Over the years, it has pumped out work with Nike SB, New Balance, Clarks, and ASICS. But you can also grab decent-priced sales, too. The store even features a VIP-only lounge in the basement.

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sunday: closed
Website: theandovershop.com
Location: 22 Holyoke St., Cambridge, Mass.

The Andover Shop is the definition of New England prep style. Selling only the best in British-influenced suits, ties, shirts, and the like, the store originally opened to outfit the weatlhy kids who would attend the prestigious Phillips Andover Academy, whom would eventually make their way down to Harvard to shop at the store's Cambridge location.

Still, The Andover Shop isn't only a destination for those born into society's elite, Miles Davis used to get bespoke from the shop back in the day, too—which you can shop at to this day.

Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Website: ballandbuck.com
Location: 144 Newbury St., Boston

Nestled into the city's infamous Newbury Street, Ball and Buck is a heavy dose of Americana—stocking clothes, footwear, and accessories that will last a lifetime or two. The shop and brand caught waves when it collaborated with New Balance on two pairs of camo-print and duck canvas 574s. But that's the smallest portion of the shop's ethos. It only stocks Made in USA products ranging from Tellason denim, Quoddy deck shoes, and its own line of oxfords shirts, while also offering an old-school barber shop experience, by appointment only, in the back.

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Website: thetannery.com
Location: 400 Boylston St., Boston

The Tannery's flagship location on Boylston Street is the place to go if you're in search of a great pair of Alden shoes or boots and a waxed cotton jacket from Barbour. However, those aren't the only things you can find at The Tannery, the massive storefront carries everything from Opening Ceremony, Timberland, Filson, Woolrich Woolen Mills, and Sprerry Top-Sider. With those brands in-stock, it's safe to say a trip to Boston wouldn't be complete without a trip to The Tannery.

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Website: vansdqm.com
Location: 174 Newbury St.

The newest addition to Newbury Street, The Vans DQM General shop opened last week and is already one of the most impressive storefronts in the city. The shop carries the best pieces from both the brands, and also functions as a complete skate shop. You can grab new set-up and cool gear as you spend your day in the city's most happening area. The collaborative shop in NYC has been a big hit, so let's see what Vans and DQM can do in New England.

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Website:bdgastore.com
Location: 6 Clearway St., Boston

Boston's most discrete store is also one of its most popular. Bodega set up shop in in 2006 on Clearway Street, an off-shoot of Massachusetts Avenue, in a functioning cornerstore—a bodega. Inside, patrons will find a false Snapple machine—with a note not to take picture—that opens up into the best boutique the city has to offer. The shop carries everything from Tier Zero Nike sneakers to menswear brands such as Filson and nanamica. Also, Bodega has its own private label, which continues to get better with each season, and collaborates with a plethora of sneaker brands.