It’s More Than Just Sneakers Auckland 2024 Recap

The 2024 ‘It’s More Than Just Sneakers‘ tour wrapped up in style with the final stop in Auckland on October 19th. The Freemans Bay Community Centre was packed from open to close, with a steady stream of sneakerheads, collectors, and everyone in between. And, just like every other IMTJS event this year, the heat was on—both on display and on feet.

As soon as the doors opened, the crowd was treated to some killer FREE giveaways from our sponsors. We’re talking Monster Energy drinks to keep the vibe up, Jarritos bottle opener / keychains for that extra swag, TKS stickers to rep the brand, Indomie keyrings to remind you of the noodles you love, and Sneaker Laundry microfiber cleaning cloths to keep your kicks fresh. But it didn’t stop there—DJ Who, had the decks on lock all day, dropping special sets just for the event that had everyone moving.

Of course, it wouldn’t be an IMTJS event without the infamous The Kickz Stand raffle, and this one definitely didn’t disappoint. There were some serious prizes up for grabs: fresh sneakers, limited-edition streetwear, 2K25 NBA games, boxes of Indomie noodles (hey, you never know when you’ll need those), JD Sports gift cards, and even a JBL speaker that was the talk of the day. With so many prizes to give away, we upped the ante and started drawing winners every 10 minutes in the final hour. If you’ve been to one of these events before, you know how it goes—buying extra raffle tickets is always worth it. The more tickets, the better your chances to walk away with something fire.

The energy in the hall was on another level. Guests were hyped to see what the vendors were offering, and the vendors themselves were more than happy to show off their rare sneakers, fresh streetwear, and some seriously dope collectibles. There were a ton of steals being made, and people were all about hunting for the next big find.

And it wasn’t just about shopping—people were catching up with old friends, meeting new ones, and just soaking in the whole vibe. There was a sense of community that you can’t really find anywhere else. Some even asked when the next event would be, and to be honest, we’re just as excited to do it all again soon. Stay tuned, Auckland—this isn’t the last time we’re coming through!

And that’s a wrap on the 2024 ‘It’s More Than Just Sneakers‘ tour! We can’t thank our sponsors enough for their support this year. Without them, none of this would be possible, and we’re beyond grateful.

AFEW Goods (Germany) – @afewgoods_
ABSNC (Singapore) – @absnc
ASICS Sportstyle Australia – @asics_sportstyle_au
Ayoub Lawyers – https://www.ayoublawyers.com.au/
CARNIVAL (Thailand) – @carnivalbkk
Cosmonauts Spacewear (Indonesia) – @cosmonautsspacewear
Crep Protect Australia – @crepprotect_au
Deuce Australia – @deuceaustralia
eBay Australia – @ebayau
G-Shock Australia – @gshockoz
Indomie Australia – @indomieau
Jarritos Australia – @jarritosau
JBL Australia – @jblaustralia
JD Sports – @jdsportsau / @jdsportsnz
Kicks Kase – @kickskase
LaceSpace – @lace.space
LIDS Australia – @lids_australia
Limited Edt (Singapore) – @limitededt_sg
Monster Energy – @monsterenergy
Rhypla Builds – @rhypla
Saucony Originals Australia / New Zealand – @sauconyoriginalsaunz
Secret Fresh (Philippines) – @secretfreshph
Secret Sneaker Store – @secretsneakerstore.official
Sole Emporium – @thesoleemporium
Stance (USA) – @stanceofficial
The Gamesmen – @thegamesmen
The Sneaker Laundry – @thesneakerlaundryau
Under Armour Australia – @underarmourau
UNLCKD – @unlckd.official
2K Australia / New Zealand – @2k_anz

Massive thanks to the volunteers and everyone who helped make this event come to life. You guys made it all happen, and we appreciate each and every one of you. See you all next year!

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