Inside Kicks

Learn how to unlock Kicks, the shoe and sock shop in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Discover its opening hours based on town ordinances and requirements for it to appear.

Hey there! So, you're looking to get your paws on some snazzy new footwear in Animal Crossing: New Leaf? Let's talk about Kicks, the shoe shop!

Kicks is super important for giving your character that perfect look, and thankfully, it's not too tricky to get him to set up shop in your town. The main thing you need to do is spend a good chunk of Bells over at the Able Sisters' clothing store. Once you've dropped over 8,000 Bells there, Kicks will be ready to open up next door.

Just a heads-up, there are a couple of other little requirements too. You'll need to have been living in your town for at least ten days. After that, it takes about three days for Kicks' shop to actually be built. So, keep an eye on your calendar!

Once Kicks is open, he'll be there to sell you all sorts of cool shoes and socks. The exact hours he's open can change depending on the ordinances you've set for your town. Here's a quick rundown:

So, depending on whether your town is an early bird or a night owl, Kicks might be open a bit later or earlier. Make sure to check his hours based on your town's current ordinance so you don't miss out on grabbing those perfect shoes!