Journeys at The Shoppes at Carlsbad stocks teen and young-adult footwear from Vans, Converse, adidas, Dr Martens, and Nike on El Camino Real. The trend-driven sneaker wall targets the same 13-to-22 action-sport demographic drawn to boardwear and skate brands at Zumiez elsewhere in The Shoppes complex. Nashville-based parent company Genesco launched the first Journeys store at Rivergate Mall in December 1986 and now operates over 800 locations with more than $1 billion in annual sales. The Carlsbad storefront carries exclusive colorway releases and collaborative capsules from the pop-culture and collectible scene anchored nearby by Comics-N-Stuff on State Street. Current inventory rotates through platform-sole Converse Chuck 70s, suede-toe-cap Vans Old Skools, and Dr Martens 1460 eight-eyelet boots in smooth and nappa leather.