Over the years, London has developed a sneaker culture that easily rivals the US, with trainers a key status symbol among the city's youth, particularly on the flourishing and influential grime music scene. With the rise of athleisure as a global fashion trend, London's obsession with creps only intensified, and today there's no shortage of shops stocking limited edition releases, deadstock, rarities and other exclusive shoes for you to cop. If you know, you know, and our guide to the best sneaker stores in London definitely knows.
The best sneaker shops in London
In this guide
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Trainer shops in London
- Presented By – Luxury sneaker boutique
- Footpatrol London – Premier sneaker destination
- End. – More than just sneakers
- Size? – Exclusive brand collabs
- Mr Sneaker – London's first independent sneaker store
- Sneakersnstuff – For hypebeasts around the world
- Offspring – Decades of knowledge and access
- Dover Street Market – Alternative department store
- Kick Game – From A to Yeezy
- Sports Dimension & Lock'd – Leading streetwear retailer
- Copit – Just cop it
- London Sneaker Club – Buy and sell sought-after styles
- OG Kicks – Iconic name in footwear
Trainer shops in London
Luxury sneaker boutique
Presented By is a consignment store that shows off its refined, upmarket taste in sneakers and streetwear in stunningly designed boutiques in some of the most fashion-conscious metropolises in the world, including London. Some of the rarest, most exclusive trainers on the planet can be found here, so it's no wonder Presented By is also a favourite of celebrity hypebeasts such as Neymar or Liam Payne.
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15 Percy Street, Fitzrovia
- Website • 020-769 259 13
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Premier sneaker destination
A premier destination for sneakerheads from around the world, the flagship Footpatrol store is a top choice for limited edition sneaker drops, exclusive footwear, hard-to-find rarities and other collectors' items. Over more than 20 years, the sleek urban store has become a hub for all things sneaker-related, providing a place for sneakerheads to connect and bond. A limited selection of streetwear is also available.
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80 Berwick Street, Soho
- Website • 020-728 780 94
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More than just sneakers
A modern, brightly-lit store just off of Carnaby Street, End. stocks items by a wide range of brands, from Adidas and Alexander McQueen to Balenciaga and Stussy. Though the retailer offers trendy urban clothing as well lifestyle products and homeware, sneakerheads will be most thrilled by the top-notch selection of kicks. Access to the most exclusive drops is raffled off.
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59 Broadwick Street, Soho
- Website • 020-728 736 76
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Exclusive brand collabs
Size? first launched in the UK in 2000, expanding not just around the country but the entire world. It sells apparel and footwear by famous global brands such as Nike, Carhartt and Stussy, with a special treat for collectors and connoisseurs in the form of exclusive collaborations between the retailer and the brands. The chain has several locations in London, with the flagship store found on Carnaby Street.
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12 Electric Avenue, Brixton 87-135 Brompton Road 32-34 Carnaby Street, SohoSize? Brixton
12 Electric Avenue, BrixtonSize? Harrods
87-135 Brompton RoadSize? Carnaby Street
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Size? Brixton
stores.size.co.uk/united-kingdom/london/12-electric-avenueSize? Harrods
size.co.ukSize? Carnaby Street
stores.size.co.uk/united-kingdom/london/32-34-carnaby-streetSize? Brixton
020-390 627 09Size? Harrods
020-722 557 18Size? Carnaby Street
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Size? Brixton Size? Harrods Size? Carnaby Street
London's first independent sneaker store
Trainer connoisseur Mr Sneaker in Bethnal Green has it all, whether you're looking for Air Jordans or Yeezys, exclusive drops or more commonplace finds. The first independent sneaker retailer in the city, the snug shop is overflowing with rare kicks, deadstock sneakers and other elite footwear. You can also sell your sneakers on consignment here.
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410 Bethnal Green Road, Tower Hamlets
- Website • 033-390 023 53
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For hypebeasts around the world
Founded in Sweden in 1999, Sneakersnstuff aimed to cater to local sneakerheads in the country's capital. Proving a success, it has grown into a global sneaker destination over the intervening decades, a place where sneaker fans can immerse themselves in the culture while copping the latest drip. The titular “nstuff” refers to the trendy apparel offered alongside premium sneaker models.
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107-108 Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch
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Decades of knowledge and access
Offspring launched nearly thirty years ago in London and has since expanded around the country. The sneaker retailer has retained an air of specialist refinement despite its success, enhancing its deep knowledge of the field with the ability to obtain and collaborate with a broad range of the finest sneaker brands in the world. You can browse trainers from across the full price spectrum at the Offspring stores, accompanied by apparel and even sneaker-care products.
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221 Camden High Street, Camden Town Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, Mayfair/Marylebone 104 Commercial Street, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets 155 High Street, Bromley, BromleyOffspring Camden
221 Camden High Street, Camden TownOffspring Selfridges
Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, Mayfair/MaryleboneOffspring Shoreditch
104 Commercial Street, Shoreditch/Tower HamletsOffspring Bromley
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Offspring Camden
offspring.co.ukOffspring Selfridges
offspring.co.ukOffspring Shoreditch
offspring.co.ukOffspring Bromley
offspring.co.ukOffspring Camden
020-726 798 73Offspring Selfridges
020-731 831 53Offspring Shoreditch
020-737 762 72Offspring Bromley
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Offspring Camden Offspring Selfridges Offspring Shoreditch Offspring Bromley
Alternative department store
A prestigious emporium established by Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo and spanning several floors of a stately building next to Piccadilly Circus, Dover Street Market sells contemporary urban fashion by some of the most famous brands in the world. In addition to streetwear apparel, jewellery and accessories, it sells limited edition trainers, exclusive collabs and other hot-ticket sneakerhead items.
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18-22 Haymarket, Westminster
- Website • 020-751 806 80
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From A to Yeezy
Resale specialists Kick Game have outposts in major cities around the UK, buying and selling rare trainers and streetwear. Their sleek, contemporary stores are filled with all sorts of sneakerhead delights, including limited edition releases, rarities and new drops. You can also order items online or click and collect from the flagship store in Covent Garden.
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12-13 Burlington Arcade, Mayfair 4 James Street, Covent GardenKick Game Burlington Arcade
12-13 Burlington Arcade, MayfairKick Game Covent Garden
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Kick Game Burlington Arcade Kick Game Covent Garden
Leading streetwear retailer
Dimension London operates several stores around the capital and is considered a leading streetwear and footwear retailer. There's a broad assortment of trainers to browse, in different styles and price ranges, by brands such as Adidas, Supreme, Gucci, Von Dutch and Nike. The stores also offer apparel and accessories, from stylish everyday clothing to limited edition collections and pricier items.
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248 Uxbridge Road, Hammersmith and Fulham 2 Manor Parade, Brent 126 Uxbridge Road, Hammersmith and FulhamSports Dimension Shepherds Bush
248 Uxbridge Road, Hammersmith and FulhamSports Dimension Manor Parade
2 Manor Parade, BrentLock'd
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Sports Dimension Shepherds Bush
dimensionlondon.comSports Dimension Manor Parade
dimensionlondon.comLock'd
dimensionlondon.comSports Dimension Shepherds Bush
020-874 920 43Sports Dimension Manor Parade
020-896 174 44Lock'd
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Sports Dimension Shepherds Bush Sports Dimension Manor Parade Lock'd
Just cop it
Central London's Copit buys and sells trainers and streetwear, loading up its shelves with limited editions, exclusive pieces and other elite footwear, clothing and accessories by trendsetting brands such as Adidas, Chanel, New Balance and Dior. You might be hoping to get your hands on the latest Adidas x Pharrell collab, or just looking to get a pair of classic Air Jordans – in either case, this store should be on your hyperadar.
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129 King's Road, Chelsea
- Website • 0795-647 82 82
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Buy and sell sought-after styles
Head to London Sneaker Club to buy and sell sought-after trainers and sneakers from top brands like Nike and New Balance. Rare pre-worn designs are also available. The shop has a great vibe and smart shelves with appealing designs. You can find shoes for adults and kids here.
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24 Great Windmill St, Soho
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Iconic name in footwear
Established in 2023 after the success of the iconic Brighton store, OG Kicks is a welcoming shop for footwear and streetwear. You'll find sought-after new styles for men and women as well as pre-owned and in-demand designs. Every pair is authenticated by the store's experts so you can shop with confidence. The friendly shop has a strong community vibe.
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19-21 Foubert's Pl, Soho
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