16 of the Best Shopify Store Examples | Get Inspired!
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Shopify was born when computer programmer Tobias Lütke wanted to launch a snowboarding shop called Snowdevil in the mid 2000s. Not satisfied with the existing ecommerce providers on the market, he decided to put his skills to good use and create his own.
Fast forward to today and Shopify is a website builder that allows entrepreneurs and small business owners to create amazing online retail stores. Shopify’s features have attracted a large user base. There are now over 6,000,000 Shopify websites online, spanning 175 different countries.
Its popularity is due to Shopify’s range of pricing plans, its customizable (and code-free!) nature and its wide range of marketing, point of sale and accessibility options.
To show you what’s possible, we’re serving up 16 of the best Shopify stores for your inspiration. Successful in terms of design, functionality, and revenue, these Shopify website examples are highly aspirational for both new and existing ecommerce store owners.
Read on to get inspired!
1. Manitobah Mukluks
Manitobah Mukluks is one of the best Shopify stores in terms of the product presentation. The homepage features a full-width image that focuses on footwear while utilizing three punchy adjectives to implore its browsers to head to the ‘moccasins’ section of the store.
Once there, the company’s colorful wares ‘pop’ against a plain white background; drawing the visitor’s focus to the products.
Manitobah Mukluks is one of the best Shopify sites for directing visitors to its product listing pages. This type of vivid photography against a clean background shows the potential of showcasing your site’s products – and their prices – in an aesthetically pleasing, easy on the eye way.
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2. Give Me Tap!
From the moment you arrive on Give Me Tap!’s Shopify store, you’re uplifted with a wide video header – which shows the beneficiaries of GiveMeTap products celebrating – that makes you stop and shop. Then, each product page uses bullet points to describe the company’s products, and inform people of their social cause. Customers can browse different color options at a glance, while product mock-ups help turn browsers into buyers. One of the best features about Give Me Tap!’s e-commerce store is the ability to shop its main product right from the homepage.
3. BLK & Bold
BLK & Bold’s Shopify store plays on the abbreviated first word of their company name (black). Black headers and footers, images of branded packaging, and bold, outspoken font styles infuse the site with a slick, aesthetically-driven look and feel. The aesthetic of the website mirrors the aesthetic of the products, helping to create a strong brand that runs both online and offline. There’s also a dedicated location page that allows customers to find in-person stockists of the brand in their local area.
4. Allbirds
Allbirds is soaring in popularity with runners and athleisure fashionistas who value sustainable apparel. Established by two Kiwis – one based in renewables, the other an ex-soccer player – Allbirds draws inspiration from New Zealand’s sustainable merino wool. It’s also a great example of one of the most tactile Shopify example sites, particularly in the look and feel of its brand design, logo, and two-tone color scheme. What makes this such a great Shopify website is the way the homepage breaks down some of the brand’s key product categories, helping to engage and inform users and convert them into customers.
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5. Gymshark
Gymshark’s product’s colors, models, and photography practically screams ‘healthy’, and it’s an excellent example of how one person – with little more than passion, a garage, and a Shopify store – can make it big. The brand has become one of the leading sportswear brands worldwide which means it stocks a vast array of products spanning multiple categories.
Navigating them all is easy for users thanks to a drop down menu that breaks down product listings into key categories and audience types. The product listings also include images of the items being worn by various different models helping users to make informed purchasing decisions.
6. Ruggable
Ruggable’s Shopify store aims to inform customers of its USPs – namely, machine-washable rugs. With approximately 85,000 unique visitors each month, it’s no doubt an idea that many wish they’d thought of first! Ruggable’s FAQ page, demo video, and various product-filtering methods make it one of the most user-friendly Shopify store examples we found. The promo video on the homepage immediately engages visitors and helps to showcase the product offering.
7. Pants and Socks
Pants and Socks offers men’s underwear and socks from top designer brands in both an online store and subscription model. Subscribed customers get a 20% discount and a choice of whatever product they want. It’s a great way to keep a consistent customer base, and it’s all possible through Shopify’s editor. A great example of how you can adapt Shopify to fit your particular business model! Due to the vast number of products listed on the website, the brand keeps the rest of the site simple, focusing on product listings and product listings alone.
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8. Flourist
Flourist’s website is a hit of mouth-watering food selling special mixes of flour as well as granola, bread and an array of baked goods. What makes this such a great Shopify website is the brand’s use of imagery to sell products and tell a story. Images are of a high-quality and catch the eye and depict food that users will be encouraged to try for themselves, and thus make a purchase. Featuring the brand’s Instagram account on the homepage further enhances the visual storytelling.
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9. Negative Underwear
Negative Underwear makes our list of the best Shopify website examples thanks to how it utilises the platform to speak directly to customers. Aimed at making women feel confident in their bodies, Negative Underwear is picture-heavy, giving customers the chance to see as much of their products as possible before making a purchase.
The drop-down menu is extensive and categorizes the multiple product options into easy to navigate pages to make the overall shopping experience user-friendly.
10. Bebemoss
Bebemoss sells adorable hand-crocheted stuffed animals and has adopted a child-like color scheme and simplistic illustrations to emphasize the softness of its products. Also, Bebemoss’ potential customers (mostly moms) will be drawn to the DIY crochet kits, which are offered in a dedicated section of the site as well as the brands promise to empower women through initiatives and donations. This heart-warming Shopify store is bound to connect emotionally with customers; particularly due to its named products, such as “Azalea the Mermaid”.
11. Suta
Suta’s range of sarees – first envisioned by sisters Sujata and Taniya – was inspired by their experiences of shopping in India. Including a special “Sarees under RS 2100” section allows a greater span of customers to try the company’s beautiful wares, while images and videos of models wearing colorful sarees reflect Suta’s vibrant Indian heritage.
One of many wonderful Shopify example sites, we were wowed by Suta’s Relove section which sees the brand sell second-hand sarees at a reduced price, aligning with eco and price conscious shoppers.
12. BioLite
BioLite’s functional-looking Shopify store balances products and information perfectly. BioLite’s extensive product catalogue – which features line drawings on the drop down menu – helps customers navigate its wares, while its company timeline is an inspired way of enlivening an “about us” page. But our favorite feature has to be the “Compare” table, which allows you to compare and contrast different products with ease.
13. Kirrin Finch
Kirrin Finch sells inclusive menswear-inspired apparel for women, through its excellent Shopify store. Identifying a need for tomboy styling, Kirrin Finch lives its brand, with relaxed-looking models and a ‘We care about size inclusivity’ announcement. By encouraging applications to become its community ambassadors (or ‘Dapper Scouts’), Kirrin Finch is one of the best Shopify website examples of how inclusivity can be achieved through ecommerce.
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I wish they can make their existing apps better than the paid apps.
I wish Shopify Themes are ready for SEO. This is the biggest drawback in creating a website. You need traffic!
I wish they have a list of the companies/stores with links on their website to help promote. It’s very hard for a small entrepreneur (like me) to compete with the big guys.
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14. Lunch Skins
Mom Kirsten Quigley couldn’t believe how much packaging built up in the home. Her Shopify store Lunch Skins – a kind of sustainable, multiple-use shrink wrap for foodstuffs, which emerged from this realization – showcases the product’s fun designs, and offers money-saving bundles for families on a budget. Lunch Skin’s Shopify store’s visitors can easily adjust the text colour, contrast, and even choose an ADHD-friendly profile.
As Shopify website examples go, Lunch Skins’ Accessibility Adjustments are pretty awesome; not only do they allow more people to experience the site, but also – by making their users feel included – motivate them to become loyal customers!
15. MakerGear
Ever bought a product, only to lose the software or instructions? MakerGear’s 3D printer Shopify store offers free replacement downloads. Also, by offering its Shopify store’s visitors the ability to subscribe to its newsletter – and share its products via email or on social media – MakerGear has built a comprehensive, multi-channel ecosystem of customers. This no-frills Shopify website puts products and information at its core, focusing on offering users details product information and background.
16. Bulletproof
Bulletproof sells health drinks spanning everything from protein shakes to “healthy” coffee alternatives. The brand makes sure its Shopify website is easy to navigate and bright colors and imagery engages users from the moment they land on the homepage.
The brand is an excellent example of an ecommerce company going further than just offering products and the website has an extensive content and resource section that includes recipes and information about leading a healthy lifestyle.
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Final Thoughts
We hope these Shopify store examples have shown you what’s possible for your business. Whether your goal is functionality, beautiful design, accessibility, or success in building a community, you can build the right Shopify store for you. All of these examples show you that no matter what your brand goals and target audience, Shopify is a great platform for building an ecommerce store that meets your needs.
Rival these best Shopify sites and start building your own Shopify store. You can read our interview with Cameron Heinz, founder of Mobility Nest, for real-life insights on using Shopify to run a business.
Or, if you’re feeling inspired to set up your own Shopify store, but want to know exactly how much it’s all going to cost you, first, check out our guide to Shopify Pricing for everything you need to know.
Good luck!
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