Private is as legit as they come when it comes to purchasing sneakers. To all the naysayers, my friend, brother, and I all managed to win the most coveted pairs of shoes here using their intuitive app and we have zero relation to the owner or the store. So yes, it's most definitely possible to win here. Store front is very safe and clean with ample parking, not to mention the Customer service is top notch, with a very friendly and helpful staff who are more than willing to answer any questions you might have either via instagram, in store or over the phone. Keep doing what you're doing private, you guys have a customer for life! read more

Private Sneakers - Thank you private for the Yeezy 750's!!! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Long Beach, California

Horrible customer service. I was left on hold for over 13 minutes and it would've been more, but I hung up. This is ridiculous. All I wanted to do was buy shoes. If he didn't want to sell me the shoes, he should've just said that. I was put on hold twice. He said he was going to the register to ring me up then put me on hold, again, when the phone is next to the register. I'll never buy here again. read more

Private Sneakers - Shoe Stores Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is how legit the raffles are. Gus always give back to the community and give everyone chances! All the negative comment are just haters. Come check out this place if your in the area. They will not disappoint! read more

Private Sneakers - Shoe Stores Near Me - Long Beach, California

Been to a lot of shoe shops and entered what feels like millions of raffle entries but Private has always been good and fair. They are super organized on how they handle their raffle winners especially during this pandemic. I was literally in and out in under 10 mins. Thank you Private! read more

Friendly staff. Large clean space. Plenty of parking. read more

Horrible!!!! I told the store manager I needed to purchase a pair of school shoes for my child. And explained he wears a 4.5 he showed me the Jordan 12 obsidian and said it's a size 4 but they run big so it should fit him just fine. However that was wrong I came in to exchange and was told all sales are finals. It was never said to me during my initial purchase. And his response was well it's stamped on every receipt. I wouldn't spend my money here at all again. read more

Every time I'm in here they take care of me. Jesse is the man alwayz coming correct, thank you brotha. Friendly place to shop for your shoes and always have the heat on deck. Keep it up y'all read more

First of all this spot has a lot of gems and the staff are cool and very helpful. I was doing some last minute shopping for an event later that night and Jennifer spent a lot of time helping me find the right kicks to match my fit. Jonathan was also very helpful in making it all come together. Really appreciate all the help. FYI: everyone loved the kicks and fit! Thanks Jennifer!! read more

Hold raffles on social media for upcoming shoe releases. Very straight forward on how to enter. Love the environment of this place as well. Staff is always very friendly and helpful. read more

Friendly staff. Legit raffles for sneaker releases. Smooth and fast transactions. Check them out!

Wassup guys Ive been coming to private For the past 7 months they've Always take care of there customers. Been to other sneaker shops, but don't compare To the private sneaker shops. Great staff, great environment always a pleasure to come by for that fresh air inside. Also never forget to enter those raffles online and instore you never know when your Gonna hit. To be honest I've won a good 5 times And I've been a regular now :) read more

Much better than the San Pedro location! Jonathan was super helpful and wore his required mask. Unfortunately, the other associate did not. I would have easily given 5 stars had she followed safety guidelines. Definitely more friendly and great selection. Thanks Jonathan read more

Lester the store manager was exceptional. He greeted me, helped me throughout the entire process of picking out a JORDON suit, shirts & 3 pair of JORDON shoes. He went above & beyond making sure I got those special items I was looking for. Lester was very professional, courteous, helpful while also helping other customers. This is my first time in this store and I spent several hundred dollars. I appreciate the excellent customer service. I will definitely shop here again!! Thank you read more

Private Sneakers - Shoe Stores Near Me - Long Beach, California

Usually shop at the San Pedro shop. But since Geo left I haven't been over that way. I was at the traffic circle and heard they were having a raffle for a pair of shoes so I went over and just happen to win. The Way they handled the raffle was very structured straight forward no room for rigging or playing favoritism. I definitely recommend and will also come myself in the future for raffles and releases thank you Private. read more

Private Sneakers - Shoe Stores Near Me - Long Beach, California

Amazing store would definitely purchase here again!! Real raffles real winners real staff great vibes. Would recommend to any real sneaker head to come shop here read more

This is my dad and my favorite sneaker store! All the staff are very friendly and they have many clothing and sneakers to choose from! Jennifer and Dre is the best! Thank you guys! read more

Private Sneakers is 1 of the most legit stores all around California or even the whole United States of America! They have great large selections of apparels, shoes and accessories! This store conducts the most legit raffles for limited shoes as well! Whether it be in-store live raffle or Instagram raffle, it's legit as it can be! Jennifer & Dre was awesome help when I came to pick up my shoes I won through there Instagram raffle this past weekend! Thank you guys! read more

Hidden gem! Has lots of choices for all you sneaker heads, fcfs fairness! No back door on new releases so you actually have a chance on getting a shoe they releasing! Defiantly recommend this store and all employees are helpful and nice! LBC representing! read more

Private Sneakers - Preview of what they offer - Shoe Stores Near Me - Long Beach, California

Super nice place. Large selection of shoes. My new go to place for sneakers. Owner Gus is very helpful. I'm glad I decided to stop on in when I was visiting the Tmobile across the street. Came out with a super nice pair of sneakers @ a great price. read more

This location sold my bf a pair of fenty slides in different sizes. One was a size 3 and the other a size 5. My boyfriend went back to tell them to see if he could switch the 5 out for the 3 and they said no. They just said to me him... okay?... Wtf am I supposed to do with the different sized pair. Not coming back again. read more

Exclusive shoes Wide Selection for a variety of customers Latest styles Clean Establishment BUT..... MOST IMPORTANT IS THE CUSTOMER SERVICE×10!!! When I walk into a store I expect to be treated the same as any other customer that walks through those doors. What some stores fail to realize is that you're not the only store that carries the hottest/popular shoes, you're not the only store I could buy the latest accessory from, you're not the only store that has the latest gear...there are many others out there just like you... even better....I don't have to even get off the couch....I could order whatever it is online. So why should I give your establishment my money????? The reason is the CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE!!! My first time walking into Private I had a great experience. The staff that works there is very nice and helpful and willing to take extra steps in order to fulfill your shopping needs. Hands down the best shoe store in town!!! **Ive been to a few others and can definitely say they will never get another penny of my hard earned money!!** read more

Came to this store for the first time and left very happy because of staff who are very welcoming and accommodating. My son found this store and I ended up visiting this store for few times and every time I visit, the manager, Jonathan and his staff - Jennifer, Anita & another gentleman (sorry, I'm so bad in names lol) treats their customers like their own. It feels like home and for that I'm giving them the 5 stars they deserve for treating their customers really special. My experience is awesome and I definitely recommend this place. I appreciate them since my line of work is geared to customer satisfaction & customer service. -Carina (Jeremy) read more

Very fair store by doing first come first serve! Owner is a cool dude and the employees are all helpful. Come in on a normal day and all the employees are glad to help you. Besides shoes, they also have a wide variety of apparel, keep doing the FCFS and raffles PRIVATE! I've personally copped some clothes from here and the only bad thing is the EPTM pants are super low quality, they started ripping by the thigh region. Avoid that brand. Adidas and Nike products are good! Tip: check the sale/clearance area next to the fitting room. read more

The service I received wed was a total 180. I called within 10 minutes of the store posting about the Nike Reacts, I asked the employee if they had a size 9 and he told me yes. I confirmed once more before getting off the phone and I was reassured. I had until 1 to arrive and I got there at 1235, the guy on the phone wasn't transparent on the phone so I wasn't sure about the pick up procedure. I walk up to see if the door was open, as I'm walking up another lady is walking up and he asks her to wait in the car so I follow instructions as well. Still not sure about the process I call to let them know I'm here to pick up shoes and the guy on the phone, clearly frustrated, tells me "ok yes, one customer at a time" And hangs up. I wait 10 minutes in my car, still not aware of the process and finally an employee walks up to tell me whoever I spoke to didn't check and they don't have my size. It's definitely frustrating because I drove 20 minutes for nothing because someone didn't want to put in minimal effort after I asked him two times. The employee doesn't even offer me a solution. I'd think a manager would come out to address the situation. Nope, the employee says the shipment might come later today or tomorrow. I have to come up with a solution of giving him my number so they can let me know. I ended up not sending my info over. As frustrating as this experience was I chose to let the owner know instead of writing a public review about it. I tell him and he apologizes but doesn't offer me ANY solution. The whole point of customer service is to address a problem and provide a solution. It's clear why the employee didn't have a solution, it's because the owner isn't bright enough to think of one himself. He could've offered free shipping or 10% off to come back and pick it up. Could've offered something on my next purchase. Nope, he doesn't offer any of that. If I had gotten the shoes I'd have to drive double the amount time for the same result. Doesn't seem fair considering it wasn't my error. Not happy writing this review because I'm all about supporting small business. You'd think the owner would appreciate people supporting him during this difficult time but apparently not. Tried reaching out to see if there was a solution but he stopped replying. Ended up ordering the shoes off Nike with no hassle. read more

Private sneakers is an A+ establishment. The quality and selection of shoes and accessories is excellent. If you are a sneakerhead Private is a must stop/shop if you are in the LBC area. The owner Gus is ultra chill and noted sneakerhead. The shop receives exclusive sneaker releases, as well has limited edition hats and accessories. The sneaker raffles are super legit. Also another Private location is opening up in San Pedro. read more

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This place is awesome. I discovered it after leaving Staples and walking to the pet store, and was drawn in by the extensive variety of Adidas classics they had in the window. The woman at the register was super friendly, and the other guy was really accommodating as I asked to try on 3 different styles in 2 different sizes :) I ended up leaving with a pair of shoes, and they were reasonably priced too. This is a great spot if you're looking for cool skate shoes. read more

This place is dope. I go to allot of streetwear spots and I gotta say Private is the illest. The store layout is done right, plenty of space without everything crammed up. They get exclusive Js, fresh Nikes, Puma, Staple, Hundreds, Stance and Adidas. All the apparel is current and everybody who works there know their stuff. Gus is real cool. I can tell that Gus knows what he's talking about. He knows all the exclusives and releases coming out way in advance. Check out their instagram too. read more

Took my 12yr old son there to buy some shoes ($100+). 2 employees in the store, no customers. (1/26/18 1pm) Did not acknowledge us in any way when we walked in. Started to check out the shoes and noticed that the music that was on was completely inappropriate for a business, songs kept repeating the N word and the F word. Told the clerk that it was inappropriate...no reply besides a snarky "have a great day" . Couldn't get out of there fast enough! Sorry Private, get it together, we're shopping elsewhere from now on. read more

I received great customer service from CHRIS & LESTER I needed a lot of advice and I stayed in the store about a hour and Chris was way there every step of the way helping me make a decision for 2 pair of shoes and a outfit !!! The prices are GREAT!! I will definitely be returning every pay day...I bought some really nice things GREAT STORE and great looking shoes with great prices ... read more

Such a rad spot. They've got all my favorite brands and everything is current. So glad I found this place. I'm used to shopping at Active, and other skate shops. Private is way better, and cheaper too. Every employee I've talked to has been way chill too. They know the product and are always helpful. read more

Shout out to the store for the amazing customer service! I did a phone order for a pair of Adidas ZX Fluxes that recently came out at retail price, and the process was very smooth. The lady who helped me out checked to make sure my size was available, and sure enough they had it. Part of it was being lucky to get through after a few tries since they kept getting calls for it. She took my info down, and said it would be shipped out later that day. I probably spent no more than 5 minutes placing my order. Shipping to my area cost me an extra $10, which I don't mind considering how expensive shipping can be nowadays. Surprisingly, they came earlier than I anticipated, and the shoes are everything I expected, and then some. Looks like next time I'm in the area, Proper won't be the only boutique I check out. I'd order from these folks again. Thanks! read more

Great store! They have a good selection of kicks.... Customer service was excellent! read more

Customer service here is really wack. The workers just eat and lounge rather than actually helping people find clothes, or shoes. They just got money walking out the door, cuz they are all eating. Never coming here again. read more

I would normally give this place more stars but had bad experience. I bought Christmas gifts there and specifically asked about the return policy. Was told with receipt it would be fine. When my son returned something the first transaction was fine. But then he wanted to return something that off the same receipt which the clerk had not given back. A huge issues ensued with staff being totally rude and making my kids feel like trash. They were given the run around, accused of stealing, and treated like crap because they are young and I wasn't there I guess. It's a long story but suffice to say they were treated really bad, stereotyped (tattooed kids), and made to feel embarrassed. The stuff here is expensive and I shop there every birthday, Christmas, etc. only to be treated like this for a simple post Christmas return. Won't be going back. read more

The staff is beyond good at talking to you and keeping you feel like your at home. They have raffles for all the hyped up shoes( well 95% of the hyped shoes). If you win a raffle just make sure to get in the (left side of the door) because you will loose your spot in Line. I would recommend this store to every sneaker head, skate boarder, or regular dude or gal. read more

Private Sneakers - Jordan 6 "Carmine's" RAFFLE! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Long Beach, California

Dropped in yesterday to see what Private was about, I was met with well informed and professional folks. I will definitely make this a place to stop by when its time to re-up. You can also follow them on IG if you're like me and like to get in and get out (no wasted trips) Private_inc. I'm hoping to find some treasures for a fair price soon. read more

Clean place ! Nice staff! Nice clothes And a big 0 adidas shoe for you guys that are size 6' . That being said lets gets down to brass tax. Their selection of shoes has no wow factor. The backdrop where the shoes are displayed can add more to the shoes appeal . If your a shoe guy ,you find yourself walking to the back middle display case with an assortment of shoes that you think you might be able to cop . Nope. No foams, no labs, no retros,no flyknits. Etc. You can go to your local footlocker or sheik to find more rarities. Maybe it's just a clothing store with some shoes but if you need quick cool getup head on in . Btw The owner has a nice collection. For you to look at. . read more

Private Sneakers - Not what you can buy here . - Shoe Stores Near Me - Long Beach, California

went in for converse , asked for my shoe size , she texted her coworker to get them ... nothing for 10 minutes while she is on the phone talking to a friend ; then walks to the back to ask for someone to get them , proceeds to talk on the phone while checking me out . jus real bad service in general . (it was a short cambodian or filipino girl) read more

This place is awesome. Great service. Great selection. Doesn't give me anxiety I want the tshirt the employee was wearing. Black and Teal Private shirt. read more

Hello I came to your Long Beach location tonight with my boyfriend. We called prior to leaving our Newport Beach home to make sure that we would make it on time before you guys closed. We made it here at 8:20 due to traffic and that is why we called in the first place. The doors were locked upon our arrival and the store manager claims that it's policy to lock the doors early bc they need to be out of the store by 8:30. To me that is complete and total bs. why would the hours state that you are OPEN UNTIL 8:30 when that is not the case. This is..well, now was my boyfriends favorite store to buy his shoes at and now he (as well as myself) feel completely disrespected and pissed off. The store manager also refused to give us the owners contact info to voice our complaint and disappointment. Please get back to me asap. I feel very strongly about this and would like to speak to the owner asap. Thank you. Sincerely, Molly read more