Sneaker Stores You Must Visit in Melbourne
This article was updated on October 17, 2023.
Arguably the world’s most liveable city, and Australia’s cultural capital, Melbourne will give you plenty of spots to tick off on your itinerary – especially if you’re a sneakerhead needing some .
Melbourne’s sneaker stores are a case of both quality and quantity, with an eclectic assortment of creps that are just as tasty as the city’s beloved coffee. Boasting world-class offerings all year round, a trip to any of Melbourne’s finest sneaker haunts will never have you leaving empty-handed. Ready to burn a hole in your wallet? Here are Melbourne’s must-visit sneaker stores!
1st Product
Located in one of Hawthorn’s most popular arcades, has Melbourne’s east side on lock! Featuring a well-rounded selection of brands from to Birkenstock, you’re guaranteed to find a rotation staple here. 1st Product is also neatly positioned next to Lido Cinema and Saul’s Sandwiches, meaning you’ll be able to fill your day with pleasures from top-notch sandwiches to the latest movies, plus a sneaker score or two.
Location: Shop 1, 673 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn
Concrete Jungle
If you find yourself in Melbourne’s northern suburbs looking for your sneaker fix, look no further than Brunswick’s . Located on Sydney Road, Concrete Jungle stocks a wide range of sneakers from to and apparel from X-Girl to Stance Socks. They’ve truly got something for everyone!
Location: 158 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Evolve Skate Store
Having set up shop in 1999, is one of Melbourne’s longest-running independent skate stores. Located in one of Melbourne’s most prominent shopping and eating districts – Chapel Street, Prahran – the store was inspired by the evolution of skateboarding in the early- and mid-90s. You’ll find their selection – which extends from apparel to footwear to skateboard decks and stickers – is carefully curated to offer a unique range of sought-after products and releases.
Location: 214 Chapel Street, Prahran
Fast Times Skateboarding
Currently boasting a total of nine locations across Melbourne alone, has been the hub for skateboarders across the city and beyond for years.
Aside from one of the country’s best skateboarding decks and hardware selections, their Swanston Street store is decked out with a massive skateboarding footwear range. Choose from staples like , Skateboarding, and more. And if luck’s on your side, you might even be able to get your hands on a limited drop.
Location: 121 Swanston Street, CBD
HAVN
HAVN is a function and aesthetics driven concept that embraces outdoor-geared product for everyday living and a conscious lifestyle. The store is committed to minimising negative impacts on the natural world, so they take a very sustainable approach to their business and source ethical product. Their footwear range includes the likes of Reebok, Karhu, And Wander, ASICS, Salomon and more, with an emphasis on outdoor wear for all conditions.
Location: 200 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Incu
Incu was originally created in 2002 by brothers Brian and Vincent Wu as a way to bring their love of travel, international designers and Australian brands together. There are two large stores in Melbourne, with one in the CBD and the other in Chadstone shopping centre. The CBD location is their largest yet! Both have warm interiors with a very curated collection. Stocking everything from New Balance and Nike to Golden Goose and Alexander Wang, Incu have the range you need to elevate your wardrobe.
CBD Location: 12 Albert Coates Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
Chadstone Location: Shop G-431, 1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone Shopping Centre, Melbourne VIC 3148
Sure Store
If you’re unsure where to shop in the CBD, pay a visit to ! As one of Melbourne’s handful of OG spots, they’ve been holding it down for the city when it comes to skate and streetwear for years. Sure, you can shop their range of clothing from ICHPIG to Carrots and their footwear from Vans to the Swoosh, and they’ve also recently opened up their fresh new shopfront!
Location: 273 Little Lonsdale Street, CBD
Up There
From a charming rustic boutique to a premiere sneaker and clothing store, is not only a Melbourne go-to, they’ve also put Australia on the map through their extensive offering and mega collaborations with and . Stocking a mix of local and international clothing brands, Up There’s sneaker wall is always loaded with brand mainstays and will have you drooling for hours!
Location: 69 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000