On Saturday, October 17, 2026, It’s More Than Just Sneakers returned to Melbourne, taking over PCYC St Kilda for its latest instalment. Marking the second Melbourne event of the year and the fourth event overall in 2026, it was another opportunity to bring together sneaker collectors, streetwear fans and the wider collecting community.
Following the previous Melbourne event, the return to St Kilda continued to build on what It’s More Than Just Sneakers has become known for: bringing different corners of collecting culture together under one roof.
From the moment attendees arrived, there was plenty to explore. Vendors filled the space with a mix of products, collections and hard-to-find pieces, while familiar faces caught up and new connections were made throughout the day.
As always, sneakers were a big part of the event. From general releases and sought-after collaborations to older pairs and harder-to-find colourways, there was plenty for collectors to browse, negotiate and potentially take home.
But there was much more on offer than footwear.
One of the things that continues to make these events interesting is the variety of vendors and the different interests they bring with them. This mix gives the event its personality, attracting people from different collecting backgrounds and giving everyone something new to discover.
There were also new vendors joining us, bringing fresh products and new faces into the community. It’s always great to see the event continue to attract different sellers and businesses, adding something new to the experience each time. To everyone who joined us for the first time, welcome to the family.
Beyond the tables and transactions, the day was just as much about the people. Catching up with familiar faces, meeting new collectors, talking about recent pickups and sharing an interest in all things collecting are what make these events worth coming back to.
While buying and selling will always be part of the experience, being able to see products in person, have a conversation with the person behind the table and connect with others who share the same interests is something that online marketplaces simply can’t replicate.
The Melbourne event was another reminder that collecting culture extends well beyond one category. Sneakers might be where it started for many of us, but the community has grown to include streetwear, trading cards, toys, collectibles and plenty more.
With the year drawing to a close, this is also the only community sneaker event left in Australia for 2026. So if you’ve been meaning to get along to one, this is your last chance to be part of the community, catch up with fellow collectors and see what everyone has been bringing to the tables.
And that’s really what It’s More Than Just Sneakers is all about.
It’s about the sneakers, the collections, the people and everything in between.
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.
