Brand profile

Proper

Houston Heights sneaker and streetwear boutique, the second outpost of Long Beach's Proper, stocking Adidas, Asics, Vans, Karhu and in-house basics.

HoustonOrigin

UnisexFocus

Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle

$$Price

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What to know about Proper

A shop first, label second

Proper is a sneaker and streetwear boutique — the Houston Heights store opened in 2017 as the second outpost of a Long Beach retailer running since 2003.

Running silhouettes over resale hype

Buying leans on classic and running-derived shoes from Adidas, Asics, Vans, Converse and Karhu, plus limited releases, rather than pure hype flips.

House basics beside outside labels

Alongside apparel like Billionaire Boys Club, Proper stocks its own T-shirts, hats and accessories; online orders go through the parent site, properlbc.com.

Known forShirts & overshirts

StyleMinimalist / Contemporary Urban prep / Ivy Quiet luxury

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Brand facts

Proper is a sneaker and streetwear boutique at 250 W 19th Street in the Houston Heights, opened in December 2017 as the second outpost of Proper, a Long Beach, California retailer established in 2003. The shop stocks footwear from Adidas, Asics, Vans, Converse and Karhu alongside apparel labels including Billionaire Boys Club, plus its own Proper-branded T-shirts, hats and accessories. Buying favours classic and running-derived silhouettes and limited releases over pure resale hype; online orders run through the parent site, properlbc.com.

Founded: 2017
Origin: Houston, United States
Price: $$
Focus: Unisex
Facts checked: September 2026
Styles: Minimalist / Contemporary, Urban prep / Ivy, Quiet luxury

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