Our list of the best sneaker stores in Melbourne goes like this:

Fast becoming Australia’s best-known sneaker store thanks to its sneaker-of-the-year-worthy collaborations with New Balance, Up There recently opened its flagship store at 69 Flinders Lane. The store is designed in partnership with celebrated Melbourne architects, Kennedy Nolan, and offers a world-class retail experience with sought-after sneakers, fashion, and even a coffee or two.

Arguably the brand that has driven Australia’s love for streetwear to global heights, Supply Store remains one of the best sneaker stores in Melbourne. They’re the only brand in Australia with the infamous Nike Tier Zero account, meaning this is the only place you’ll have the chance to find the most coveted sneaker raffles like Nike x Off White, Sacai, and Travis Scott collaborations. It’s also the only store in Australia to carry Supreme and A BATHING APE at retail pricing.

KICKSTW has fast become one of the top sneaker resale stores in Australia thanks to its fair pricing and great customer service. Of course, being a resale store you’ll find a wider range of limited and exclusive sneakers with everything from Ray Allen Air Jordan 13 PEs to the holy grails of Nike x Off White. However, expect to pay to play in this league. If you’re looking for something rare and you have the budget to spend, check out KICKSTW. This sneaker store in Melbourne also offers pre-ordering so you can guarantee a pair of limited-release sneakers before they hit the shelves.

Like the Sydney store, Subtype Melbourne features a slick fit-out and some of the best sneakers in the city. Here you’ll find everything from the latest New Balances and Jordans alongside one of the best selections of Salomons in the country. Not just a sneaker store for hypebeasts, Subtype stocks a range of loafers and boat shoes from Sebago next to the best Birkenstocks and slides. Head online and you’ll be able to enter raffles for limited-release sneakers too.

Located in Brunswick, Concrete Jungle has been calling this neighbourhood home since it opened back in September 2015. Almost a throwback in terms of its aesthetic, we’re often reminded of the early sneaker days when shop fronts had stickered windows and you never knew what you’d find inside.

If you’re looking for some of the best skate shoes in Melbourne, come to Fast Times Skateboarding. We love this store for its functional and authentic skate selection, with brands ranging from Last Resort to Converse Skate, and even DC. Talk about a throwback. Due to the understated appeal, sneakerheads often walk past Fast Times and miss out on sought-after sneakers like the last adidas Sambas colourways that regularly sit on the shelves in-store.

If you’re sick of seeing the same old Jordans and Nikes sitting on the shelves at the top Melbourne sneakers stores, head into 1st Product. Here you’ll find brands like Saucony, Mizuno, and Karhu alongside the latest Nikes.

Wanting to build on the hype of sneaker swap meets, Secret Sneaker Store or ‘SSS’ is harnessing its connection to the inner workings of the sneaker reselling business to offer one of the biggest buy-and-trade operations in the country out of its Melbourne Central and Sydney CBD locations. If you’re on the hunt for the best sneakers on the market at any price point, come and check these guys out. Can’t find what you wanted on nike.com? They’ll resell you almost anything you can’t find for a tidy markup.

Established in 1997, Prime Athletic’s St Kilda store is the original Melbourne shoe shop. Standing on the corner of Barkly Street and Blessington Street to this day, the shop showcases its in-house brand ‘Prime’ while also stocking a selection of classic footwear from all the familiar name brands, including adidas Sambas. And while you won’t find the rarest and hottest sneakers of the moment here, that’s not what Prime Athletic stands for. It’s a timeless store with timeless sneakers.

Formerly known as ‘Sole Finess’ a recent re-brand has launched women’s sneakers and apparel to the world stage under the Finesse banner. Established in 2015, this Collingwood-based institution is the best sneaker store in Australia for women’s sneakers, perfectly curated for the ladies, but not forgetting a few larger sizes for men too. Think of everything from the latest Jordan 1 High OGs to Salomons, New Balances, and everything in between.

Underrated Store is a Melbourne sneaker and consignment shop for all your streetwear needs. It stocks a range of the best streetwear brands with a mixture of high-end brands to keep you fitted. If you’re looking for nothing but the best and most sought-after products on the market, this is the sneaker store for you.

Located on Little Lonsdale Street, Sure Store has a focus on quality men’s sneakers from brands such as Karhu, Nike (including Nike Dunks), Vans, and even Saucony. If you’re looking to pair your sneakers with some great apparel, Sure has its own line of clothing that includes sleek windbreakers, long sleeves, and branded t-shirts.

The new Reebok concept store in the Chadstone shopping centre is the only retailer to make our list of the best sneaker stores in Melbourne. It’s home to an archive wall that showcases some of the brand’s top designs and advertisements in history – including Shaquille O’Neal’s size US 22 basketball shoes – but it’s also a great spot to pickup a fresh pair of Club C’s, Classics, or DMX Trail Shadows. While you’re here, check out the custom hand-painted mural by Melbourne’s Good Ideas Studio that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the brand across the past, present, and future.

If you’re looking to refresh your footwear and give your wardrobe an overhaul at the same time, then look no further than Culture Kings. Combining the latest in men’s streetwear with in-store barbers and live DJs it’s an experience like no other. Over the years, CK has sourced accounts with brands such as Jordan for limited release, while simultaneously stocking a vast array of name brands on the shelves including Nike, adidas, and left-of-field brands like Starter, Crocs, and Reebok.

Similar to Platypus Shoes, HYPE DC certainly provides when it comes to the latest and greatest in sneakers. With shops all over Melbourne you’re sure to find your next favourite pair of sneakers while being catered to by a friendly staff member. What more could you want?

Where would we be without Foot Locker? No doubt most Sneakerheads would have visited this retailer in their time, why? Because Foot Locker for many years has provided consumers with the latest and greatest kicks, backed by expert, friendly service. It’s a staple of the Australian sneaker scene and certainly deserves its place on our list of the best sneaker stores in Melbourne.

Just like our round-up of the best sneaker stores in Sydney, the best Air Jordans are always going to hold historic value as some of the most sought-after pairs at any sneaker store in Melbourne. However, our list has more than your run-of-the-mill Nike Air Max and TNs. We’ve made sure to include stores that house gorp-core classics from Salomon to minimalist numbers from Common Projects. With more than 10 years of experience in the Australian sneaker scene, our team of editors have personally dealt with every store on this list and many remain regular customers to this day.

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