This is where I buy ALL of my converse and vans as they are guaranteed to be cheaper than any other retail store in Auckland. Granted it’s not that much cheaper, usually only $ 10 or $ 15 but their range here is also what keeps me coming back. They have all of the classic styles and colours as well as limited edition runs. If you’re a bargain hunter they have permanent sale tables set up in price range. The sale shoes aren’t just the gross ones that no one wanted either, they are converse, vans and nike old season, as well as uncommon sizes that didn’t sell. I think this place is run by a family as I have always been served by the same woman or one of her children, I like purchasing from here because I feel like I am helping out a local business rather than a huge brand.
Hannah J V.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Portland, OR
The first time I went to this store, I was convinced I wouldn’t go back. I thought to myself that I couldn’t imagine making the trip out to Onehunga just to get cheap Keds, Havianas and Vans, but I was wrong. I’ve been back a number of times purely because of the price and I haven’t regretted it once. It’s the kind of place I head when I realise my Keds are letting water in and I need shoes fast, or when I’m struggling to find a present for a hopeless male friend who never seems to be able to look after footwear… his shoes be talking, a lot! There’s a pretty massive range of shoes at this place(hence the name?) and they’re all ridiculously cheap. While you won’t find all the big brands here, there are enough good brands to choose from.
Hannah B.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Auckland, New Zealand
I was actually quite reluctant to write a review of this little store in Onehunga as I feel like it’s my best kept secret! I don’t know how they do it(or why, actually, come to that matter) but this store sells shoes from brands such as Vans, Converse, Nike and Adidas at way, way cheaper prices than I’ve seen anywhere else in the city. We’re talking around $ 80 for a really good pair of ladies Adidas running shoes(elsewhere, these tend to be over $ 100, often much more) and a huge range of colours of classic Vans plimsolls for around the same price. It’s by no means a cool shop and I definitely wouldn’t recommend coming here if you’re looking for good quality leather shoes or anything cutting-edge fashiony but if you’re looking for cheap runners or street shoes at much cheaper than the stores in the city centre, this is your place… just don’t tell anyone else!