Want to show some Sixers love? Here’s where to get the best jerseys, tees, hats, and other gear in the Philly area.
Philadelphia Inquirer
by Damichael Cole
Walk around Philadelphia throughout a day and you’re bound to see someone in Sixers gear. Whether it’s shorts, hoodies, jerseys or accessories, the Sixers have a large presence in the city.
Buying team apparel is a must for many fans, but it's also become ingrained in the city’s culture. Allen Iverson items, for example, sell more than everything else. It’s not because he’s an NBA Hall of Famer; it’s because of his cultural impact on basketball that extends beyond Sixers fans. And a lot of vintage-style clothing has become so popular, it’s often worn by people who weren’t even born when that actual style (or player) was part of the game.
And you shouldn’t have any problem finding cool gear here in Philly. There are plenty of great stores, from big national brands (with one headquartered here) to some nice local spots.
Here are the best Philly stores to get Sixers gear:
Shibe Vintage Sports
Shibe Vintage Sports on South 13th Street is a great local option for cool vintage-style gear. Shibe is there for the real nostalgia nerds, with throwback historical styles dating back to the Spectrum days. Think: a shirt with Dr. J dunking on Larry Bird, another with the Philly basketball logo, and one for Philadelphia Spectrum fans.
📍137 S 13th St.,
📞 215-909-9396,
🌐 shibevintagesports.com,
🕑 Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Rosemary Haas, of Chesterbrook, Pa., looks through the variety of sports T-shirts at Shibe Vintage Sports. TYGER WILLIAMS / Staff Photographer
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