After making its Parramatta debut earlier in the year, It’s More Than Just Sneakers returned to Sydney on Saturday, July 25, 2026, for its second Sydney event of the year.
The July edition continued the momentum from the April event, bringing together sneaker collectors, streetwear fans, resellers and collectors from across the community for another day centred around buying, selling, trading and simply catching up with like minded people.
Following the move to the Albion Hotel in April, the second Sydney event was another opportunity to see how It’s More Than Just Sneakers continues to evolve while keeping the same idea at its core.
It isn’t just about showing up to buy sneakers.
It is about the people you meet, the collections you discover and the conversations that happen around the tables.
As the doors opened, the venue quickly filled with the familiar mix of collectors and vendors. Tables were lined with sneakers spanning different brands, eras and styles, with plenty of opportunities to find something that might not normally turn up in your usual sneaker store.
For collectors, events like this are always about the hunt. You might arrive looking for one particular pair and leave having discovered something completely different.
There were also new vendors joining the event, adding even more variety to the day. From health supplements and apparel vendors to Pokémon rugs, Hot Wheels, Funko Pops and, of course, sneakers, there was something for all kinds of collectors and interests.
That variety is a big part of what makes the event what it is. You can come looking for a pair of sneakers and end up discovering a Pokémon rug, checking out some Hot Wheels, finding a new piece of apparel or adding a Funko Pop to the collection. To all the new vendors who joined us for the first time, welcome to the family.
And while sneakers remain the foundation of the event, the July edition once again showed that the culture surrounding them has grown well beyond footwear.
There is also something different about seeing collections in person.
Online marketplaces and social media make it easier than ever to buy and sell, but they don’t quite replicate the experience of being able to pick something up, look at the details, talk to
A massive thank you goes out to our sponsors and vendors for their ongoing support, and to our incredible volunteers who make sure everything runs smoothly. You’re all a big part of what makes It’s More Than Just Sneakers one of the most loved events on the scene.
ABSNC (Singapore) – @absnc
AFEW (Germany) – @afewstore
ASICS Sportstyle – @asics_sportstyle_au
Ayoub Lawyers – https://www.ayoublawyers.com.au/
CARNIVAL (Thailand) – @carnivalbkk
Cosmonauts Spacewear (Indonesia) – @cosmonautsspacewear
Crep Protect – @crepprotect_au
Crumpler – @crumpler
CLUTCH24 – @clutch24_sports
EA Sports – @easportsofficial
eBay – @ebayau
G-SHOCK – @gshockoz
Indomie – @indomieau
Jarritos – @jarritosau
JBL – @jblaustralia
Kicks Kase – @kickskase
LaceSpace – @lace.space
Limited Edt (Singapore) – @limitededt_sg
Mizuno Sportstyle – @mizunoaustralia
Monster Energy – @monsterenergy
Monsta Kicks – @monstakicks.au
Rhypla Builds – @rhypla
Philips – @philipshomelivinganz
SKINARMA (Singapore) – @skinarma
Secret Fresh (Philippines) – @secretfreshph
Sole Emporium – @thesoleemporium
Stateside Sports – @statesidesports.au
The Gamesmen – @thegamesmen
Until next time, Sydney. Thank you for the love and energy. Make sure you’re following @thekickzstand and signed up for our newsletter so you don’t miss the next stop of the tour. Trust us, you’ll want to be there. For information on other It’s More Than Just Sneakers events or features, click HERE.
