Urban Gear
(Black Owned Business)
Urban Gear/Wear has been in operation on Mack Avenue since 2007. Urban Gear has all the trendy wear for you and your teenager — a good store to shop for after-school and back-to-school apparel. Purses, shoes, belts, phone accessories, hats, and men’s and women’s clothing are strategically placed throughout the store! Oh, fitting rooms are available. All major credit cards are accepted!
Visit Us
14638 Mack Avenue
Detroit, MI, 48215
Hours
Monday–Thursday:
10am–7pm
Friday–Saturday:
10am–8pm
Sunday:
12pm–5pm
Phone
313-824-6044
About Us
Antonio was 17 years old when Urban Gear was established. As he and his business partner searched for a location to lease on Mack, they got lost and landed at Mack Alter Square. Antonio saw the potential of founding his business in the area — there were major franchises surrounding the unit he placed a bid on. Eagerly and diligently he was able to outbid Quiznos for the space, doing so with no regrets.
Antonio recalls the area as vibrant with community members and schools, which is the complete opposite today, schools are closing, resulting in a feeling of no community. Lack of community weighs on small businesses and surrounding areas. Despite neighborhood transformations, he continues to provide his customers with quality customer services and reasonable prices. He appreciates the friendships that were built and are being built. He has made more relationships at the store than in his childhood.
Urban Gear is unique because the work climate reminds him of a barber shop setting — a place where people could shop, talk and joke — connecting in a way that fosters lasting relationships beyond great customer service. Evidence of strong relationships are witnessed by community members stopping by just to say hello and to let him know that they are thinking about him. It was good to hear that he renewed his lease in hopes that the economy would strengthen — by first bringing back strong educational institutions and houses for families.
What People Are Saying
“Best clothing store on the East side ... Come shop with URBAN GEAR.”
“My guys always take care of me.”
“This store is in the mini mall on Alter Road and Mack. They have good prices on clothing and all the up-to-date gear.”