APL's First Store Brings Oprah's Favorite Luxury Fitness Footwear to The Grove

As promised, Athletic Propulsion Labs (a.k.a. APL to its legion of starry fans, including Oprah) has officially stepped into The Grove. The L.A.-based high-performance footwear brand debuted its first-ever shoe shop a few weeks ago next door to Sephora's relocated store (which reopened the day before) — and there's something for every fitness fiend in the family.

Located in Anthropologie's former spot (which was split into two spaces), the 3,000-square-foot minimalist store offers APL's first kids shoe collection ($99 to $119) alongside is full women's and men's luxury athletic sneakers, including its best-selling TechLoom slides, running shoes, and trainers ($100 to $350); its new holiday line of animal print and metallic options; and an exclusive Lakers-inspired pair of purple and gold steppers.

The label was co-founded in 2009 by identical twins and former USC college athletes Adam and Ryan Goldston, who've nabbed accolades from the Obama-era White House, Council of Fashion Designers of America, Forbes, and even L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti. (Fun fact: Oct. 12 is officially APL day in our city.) Their Concept 1 basketball shoe became the first to be banned by the NBA for "providing an undue competitive advantage."

See more inside the sleek silver-and-white shop and scroll through the gallery above, and see the store's hours and location below.

APL at The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr., L.A. 90036; Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; (323) 879-8976