The best sneaker stores in Hong Kong to up your style game

The epitome of skateboard culture, this is the place for limited-edition sneakers and awesome skateboards. 8Five2 has been kicking it since 1999, back when it was Hong Kong’s only authentic streetwear and skateboard shop. Today, it houses the best skate brands and maintains an avid passion for the city’s continually evolving street culture. Along with shopping at the store, you can also sign up for events and news to keep up with the skateboarding scene.

Whether you’re looking for dunk lows, high tops, canvas shoes, Yeezys or anything in between, Ball Head’s broad selection of sneakers will appeal to any kind of sneakerhead. Aside from sneakers, Ball Head also sells apparel, bags, and accessories from fashion brands like Ben Davis, Champion, as well as Dickies. Swing by their store in Mong Kok to check out their items in-store, or head to their website to purchase your order online.

Unlike other typical Mong Kok sneaker shops tucked away in shopping malls or commercial centres, Husky is filled with natural light thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing its collection of footwear to be displayed in a whole new light – literally. From the latest Air Jordans to the Yeezys everyone is trying to get their hands on, you’ll find it all here. There’s also a decent rack of streetwear offering printed hoodies and joggers.

A local and global stomping ground for sneakerheads located in Mong Kok stocking sneakers and apparel from around the world. The wire-netted shop walls are stocked with products from the likes of Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Supreme, Yeezy, and many more. Here, you can find the newest drops in full size runs that might be hard to come by even in official retailers. Nabwork's ethos is that you don't need to line up overnight for a pair of shoes. They believe that customers should be able to come into the store and try on their favourites in an unpretentious environment. Nabwork is also proud to be part of the 'No Fakes Pledge' Scheme launched by Hong Kong Government's Intellectual Property Department, committed to selling 100% authentic products only. 

Time Out Hong Kong in partnership with NABWORK 

The shop originally started in 2013 as an online platform for sneakers and streetwear; Second Kill has gone from strength to strength to become a popular shopping destination for sneakerheads in Hong Kong. Sprawling 4,000sq ft of space, Second Kill’s store has endless shelves of sneakers and clothing racks carrying the hottest streetwear items. Whether it’s graphic tees, accessories, or even shoe care products, Second Kill is your one-stop-shop for all things cool.

For the best deals, there’s no better place than Sneaker Street, a bustling street in Mong Kok home to numerous small retailers selling sports equipment and clothing. Located right next to Ladies’ Market, you can pick up and hunt down all kinds of branded sneakers and trainers – Nike, Adidas, Reebok, and more. As the worldwide sneaker culture continues to grow, so have the variety of sports shoes that are sold here, which now include rare or special-edition kicks, as well as collector’s items. You’re guaranteed to find something here just due to the sheer diversity.