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Brand profile
Dipt Kicks
Vancouver sneaker and streetwear shop on Hornby Street, running since 2000 and home to its own Vancity Original clothing label.
VancouverOrigin
UnisexFocus
StreetwearStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Dipt Kicks
Dipt Kicks, also trading as The Vancity Store, is a sneaker and streetwear retailer at 819 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver. Its official Instagram dates the business to 2000 and identifies it as home of the in-house Vancity Original label, which produces hoodies, tees and caps with local-pride graphics sold alongside sneakers, limited releases and imported streetwear brands. The shop also runs a YouTube channel covering drops and Vancouver sneaker culture. No closure or ownership change has been reported, though recent coverage of the store is limited.
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Brand facts
- Founded
- 2000
- Origin
- Vancouver, Canada
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Streetwear, Skatewear, Athleisure / Sportswear