Covington’s Sole by Style is a sneakerhead’s paradise. The streetwear boutique is stacked with floor-to-ceiling shelves showcasing the best and rarest shoes. Find sought-after styles like Travis Scott x Air Jordan Black Phantoms, a New Balance collaboration with JJJJound, a pair of Cactus Plant Flea Market Nike Dunks decked out in Swarovski crystals and a $12,000 pair of Jordan 1 Fragments. Every color combo, texture and taste are represented. Need a pair of furry Grateful Dead Bear Nikes? Sole by Style has them in orange, green or yellow. Want some Imran Potato Caveman Slippers? Head here. And you don’t just have to stop at your feet; cover the rest of your body with clothing from brands like Chrome Hearts, Supreme, Off-White and Louis Vuitton. Every item is authenticated, and the shop itself is like a premiere shoe shop in New York or LA (minus the around-the-block lines). And while Sole by Style is always selling, they also buy, trade and consign. solebystyle.com.
Boys, keep out! Explorer Chick has women-only tours all over the world, but they call Cincinnati their home. With trips ranging from backpacking in the Grand Canyon to glamping in Belize, the tours focus on exploring new places and getting your heart and blood pumping for adventure. The website makes it easy to book — sort tours by where you want to go and what kind of experience you want to have. Up for hiking? Rappelling? Surfing? All three? Click on those options and see where Explorer Chick can take you. And if none of your gal pals can go with you, don’t worry; it’s super-easy to bond with and befriend the other badass ladies on your trip. explorerchick.com.