Fort Lauderdale has a sneaker scene worth exploring on its own: downtown buy-sell-trade shops, a homegrown boardsports retailer and running specialists around East Sunrise Boulevard. This guide starts inside the city, then separates the regional options in Dania Beach, Sunrise, Plantation, Lauderhill and Margate.
Choose the type of shopping first. Cold Shoulder and The Vault focus on resale, BC connects shoes to skate culture, and Runner’s Depot and Running Wild concentrate on fit. Sawgrass Mills is a different outing, with brand outlets, conventional retail and independent sneaker shops in one large center.
Resale and skate inside Fort Lauderdale
These three shops represent different parts of the local scene, from collectible sneakers and designer footwear to a boardsports business that began in Fort Lauderdale.
Cold Shoulder Kicks: Fort Lauderdale
Cold Shoulder’s flagship buys, sells and trades sneakers, with Jordan retros, Yeezy and Nike Dunks at the center of a range that also reaches into designer footwear such as Rick Owens and Balenciaga. Walk-ins are welcome for browsing and resale conversations; a seller does not need an appointment. The store describes its own authentication process, which is not an independent guarantee from this guide.
Address: 280 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
The Vault / VLT: Riverland Road
The Vault combines new and pre-owned sneakers with streetwear. Its catalog spans Jordan retros, Nike, New Balance, ASICS, Salomon and designer labels, alongside clothing from Supreme, BAPE and Gallery Dept. The Riverland Road shop is open Tuesday–Saturday noon–7 p.m. and Sunday noon–6 p.m.; it is closed Monday.
Address: 3920 Riverland Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.
BC Surf & Sport: Oakland Park Boulevard
BC Surf & Sport began in Fort Lauderdale in 1977 and remains owned and run by the surfers, skaters and snowboarders who built it. Footwear belongs to a broader boardsports selection here, alongside boards, skate equipment and clothing. Hours are Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Address: 2801 E Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306.
SE 17th Street: a running stop
Runner’s Depot: Fort Lauderdale
Runner’s Depot offers personalized running-and-walking shoe fittings, including gait analysis and a thermal imaging scan. Those two assessments are advertised as free with a shoe purchase, not unconditionally free. They support a retail footwear recommendation, not a medical diagnosis.
Appointments are optional, and the store also welcomes walk-ins. Its fitting information and booking option explain the process. Hours are Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday noon–4 p.m.
Address: SouthPort Plaza, 1489-1E SE 17th Street Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
East Sunrise and Galleria for everyday sneakers and running
East Sunrise Boulevard combines regular sneaker retail with specialist shops. Galleria is not an outlet center, and the street name does not place these stores in the separate City of Sunrise.
Finish Line: Galleria
Finish Line at Galleria offers athletic and lifestyle sneakers and online-order pickup. It is the conventional multibrand option in this group, with Nike, Jordan, adidas, ASICS, New Balance and On in its published range. Hours are Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday noon–6 p.m.
Address: 2414 E Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.
Primo Performance Footwear: Galleria
Primo Performance Footwear is on the third floor, Suite 2222A, at Galleria. The retailer’s online selection includes Brooks running shoes and On footwear. This is a different location from Primo Running Company on Las Olas Boulevard.
Address: 2318 E Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 2222A, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.
Running Wild: East Sunrise Boulevard
Running Wild has served runners and walkers since 1986. Its fitting process considers the intended activity, foot shape and gait before comparing shoes. The published schedule is Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with Thursday extended to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Its contact page still contains older pandemic-era text, so reconfirm the schedule for a special trip.
Address: 2563 E Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Use the store’s contact information for that check.
TennisPlaza: Fort Lauderdale
TennisPlaza specializes in court footwear, rackets and tennis equipment. It adds a sport-specific alternative to the running and lifestyle stores on the same road, with stringing services for players shopping for more than shoes.
Hours are Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Stringing turnaround depends on technician availability and workload.
Address: 1637 E Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.
Federal Highway and Cypress Creek sporting-goods alternatives
North Federal Highway has broad sports retail and family footwear options. Just For Sports serves the north side, while DTLR has two separate city addresses.
DICK’S Sporting Goods: Regions Bank Plaza
DICK’S Sporting Goods combines athletic footwear with equipment for several sports. The Federal Highway branch lists racket stringing and regripping, glove steaming and golf services, making it useful for a shoes-and-equipment errand. 2420 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305. Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
SKECHERS: Fort Lauderdale
Skechers at Bal Harbour Square is a dedicated brand store inside Fort Lauderdale, with casual and athletic footwear for the family. It lists both in-store and curbside online-order pickup.
Hours are Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Address: 1860 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305.
Famous Footwear: Coral Ridge Mall
Famous Footwear at Coral Ridge Mall combines family footwear with athletic and casual styles. The branch lists online-order pickup, a useful option when several sizes are on the shopping list.
Hours are Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Address: 3200 N Federal Highway, Suite 601, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306.
Just For Sports: Cypress Creek Station
Just For Sports has been family-owned since 2005. Its sportswear-and-lifestyle range includes Nike, Jordan, adidas, New Balance, Vans and Reebok, plus apparel from labels such as Kappa. 6215 N Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
DTLR locations in Fort Lauderdale
DTLR: Fort Lauderdale
DTLR pairs athletic sneakers with streetwear at two Fort Lauderdale locations. The East Sunrise Boulevard branch opens Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday noon–5 p.m. Riverbend opens Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday noon–5 p.m.
The images here are references to the chain; their exact branch assignments have not been established.
Addresses: 1001 E Sunrise Boulevard, Suite A; and 2660 W Broward Boulevard at Riverbend, Fort Lauderdale. The first is on Sunrise Boulevard, not in the City of Sunrise.
Dania Pointe in Dania Beach
Dania Pointe is in Dania Beach, south of Fort Lauderdale. Its Nike Clearance store and Fit2Run offer very different purchase experiences: final-sale shopping and a specialist fitting service.
Nike Clearance Store: Dania Pointe
Nike Clearance carries the brand’s clearance assortment, with Nike Experts listed at this location. Its commercial terms matter: clearance purchases cannot be returned or exchanged, and this store does not accept Nike.com, Nike App or other Nike-store returns. Do not apply a Factory Store’s trial or return benefits to this branch.
Address: 166 Sunset Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004. Read the Nike return-policy exceptions before buying.
Fit2Run: Dania Pointe
Fit2Run at Dania Pointe advertises complimentary gait analysis, iStep assessments and an indoor track for testing footwear. Its mix covers running shoes, technical apparel and accessories. 1811 Pointe Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL 33004. Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m. The local fitting profile describes the services.
Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise for a dedicated shopping day
Sawgrass Mills is in Sunrise, not Fort Lauderdale. The seven stores below publish Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Their formats differ, so the center’s outlet identity does not make every pair an outlet bargain. Use the mall directory to locate the separate entrances and stores.
adidas Outlet: Sawgrass Mills
The adidas outlet combines footwear, athletic apparel and accessories and lists Click & Collect. Find it at 12801 W Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 737, Sunrise, FL 33323. Select this branch when arranging an eligible pickup.
ASICS: Sawgrass Mills
ASICS is the dedicated brand outlet for a focused comparison of its footwear and apparel. The mall places it across from Fossil. Use Sawgrass Mills, 12801 W Sunrise Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33323, and the directory’s store location.
New Balance Factory Store: Sawgrass Mills
New Balance’s Factory Store has its own street address, 2610 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Sunrise, FL 33323. It lists an eligible shoe trade-in program: accepted New Balance shoes may earn a voucher worth up to 25% of their original MSRP. That is a trade-in benefit, not a refund or an automatic discount on a new pair.
Converse: Sawgrass Mills
Converse combines seasonal styles with reduced-price footwear at 12801 W Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 401, Sunrise, FL 33323. Its mix includes footwear, clothing and accessories.
Shoe Palace: Sawgrass Mills
Shoe Palace adds a multibrand sneakers-and-apparel option at 12801 W Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 821, Sunrise, FL 33323. Its online purchase policy is separate from the rules for items bought at a physical store.
Premier by Showtime: Sawgrass Mills
Premier by Showtime mixes sneakers with designer and streetwear labels. Use the east entrance near adidas; the mall places it across from The North Face.
Sneaker Lovers: Sawgrass Mills
Sneaker Lovers’ catalog includes Jordan, Yeezy and ASICS, alongside clothing and accessories. Its own contact page identifies Suite 805, while the mall places it near Burlington by the east entrance. The operator and mall publish different street numbers, 12081 and 12801 respectively; use the Sawgrass Mills directory and the unit to locate it.
Other Broward branches when they fit your location
Plantation, Lauderhill and Margate are separate cities. These stores work best as alternatives near your accommodation or other plans, rather than additions to one continuous Fort Lauderdale walking route.
Foot Locker: Broward Mall, Plantation
Foot Locker at Broward Mall provides athletic and lifestyle sneakers at 8000 W Broward Boulevard, Suite 814, Plantation, FL 33388. Hours are Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
JD Sports: Broward Mall, Plantation
JD Sports is the mall’s separate sneaker-and-sportswear store at Unit 804, 8000 W Broward Boulevard, Plantation, FL 33388. It lists online-order pickup and the same weekly hours as the Foot Locker above.
Cool J’s: Lauderhill Mall
Cool J’s Lauderhill store is part of a retailer whose selection includes adidas, PUMA, Converse, Vans, Clarks and Reebok, bringing casual footwear and streetwear beyond a Jordan-led shopping list. 1435 NW 40th Avenue, Lauderhill, FL 33313. Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
SNIPES: Lakewood Shopping Center, Margate
SNIPES at Lakewood Shopping Center combines sneakers and streetwear and lists online-order pickup. 5441 W Atlantic Boulevard, Margate, FL 33063. Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Choose a route rather than a store-count target
For a city visit, choose Cold Shoulder or The Vault for resale, BC for boardsports, or Runner’s Depot and Running Wild for a fitting-focused outing. Galleria adds conventional retail and Primo’s performance-footwear selection. For a regional trip, choose Dania Pointe or Sawgrass Mills first; the Plantation, Lauderhill and Margate shops are separate alternatives.
When comparing resale pairs, match the style code, size and condition, including the box and accessories. Ask for the seller’s written return and authenticity-dispute terms. A retailer’s own authentication claim should not replace inspecting the pair and understanding the transaction.
Questions before buying
Which stores offer fitting, and is it free?
Runner’s Depot offers gait analysis and a thermal scan free with a shoe purchase, with appointments optional. Fit2Run Dania Pointe advertises complimentary gait analysis and iStep assessments. Running Wild describes a personalized fitting process, but that does not establish the same equipment, pricing or appointment conditions.
Is Sawgrass Mills in Fort Lauderdale?
No. Sawgrass Mills is in Sunrise; Dania Pointe is in Dania Beach. Broward Mall is in Plantation, while the other regional sections identify Lauderhill and Margate. East Sunrise Boulevard, however, is a street within Fort Lauderdale.
Where can I buy, sell or trade sneakers?
Cold Shoulder and The Vault are the city’s buy-sell-trade choices. Cold Shoulder welcomes walk-in buying, selling and trade conversations. Agree on The Vault’s current selling or trade conditions before bringing pairs. Premier and Sneaker Lovers add sneaker-and-streetwear options at Sawgrass Mills.
Which shop is best suited to skate footwear?
BC Surf & Sport is the boardsports specialist and has local roots going back to 1977. Running Wild, Runner’s Depot and Fit2Run serve a different need: comparing footwear for running or walking. TennisPlaza is the court-sport option.
Which return conditions should I know?
Nike Clearance Dania does not offer ordinary returns or exchanges and does not take Nike.com, Nike App or other-store returns. Finish Line and JD distinguish eligible returns within 45 days of purchase from third-party seller items, which return by mail within 45 days of delivery. Shoe Palace’s online orders use its web-return process rather than physical stores. These are commercial policies, not a determination of rights over a defective or misdescribed product.
Where are the dedicated Nike stores?
The dedicated Nike branch featured here is a Clearance store in Dania Beach. It is not a Fort Lauderdale city store or a Nike Factory Store. Finish Line and other multibrand shops sell Nike in a different retail setting.
Where can I pick up an online order?
Finish Line Galleria, Skechers, Famous Footwear Coral Ridge, JD Broward Mall and SNIPES Lakewood list online-order pickup. adidas Sawgrass lists Click & Collect. Choose the exact branch and wait for the ready notice.
Is Primo at Galleria the same as Primo Running Company?
No. Galleria’s address and third-floor Suite 2222A belong to Primo Performance Footwear. Primo Running Company is a separate Las Olas location. Use the Galleria address for this stop.
Is the New Balance trade-in program a return policy?
The New Balance Factory Store’s trade-in program evaluates eligible New Balance shoes for a voucher of up to 25% of original MSRP. It does not guarantee acceptance of every pair, and it is different from returning a purchase or receiving cash.
Which opening hours affect a short visit?
The Vault closes Monday. Runner’s Depot and Running Wild close at 4 p.m. Sunday, much earlier than the featured Sawgrass stores at 8 p.m. Running Wild’s published Thursday closing is 7 p.m., an hour later than its other weekdays; its older contact page warrants a quick check before a special trip.
Continue planning the trip
For another Florida stop, use the Miami sneaker-store guide as a separate itinerary. The U.S. sneaker-store guide connects other destinations, while the buying guide helps compare purchase terms.
The sneakerhead dictionary explains resale vocabulary. For the silhouette’s basketball and skate background, read the Nike Dunk history.
A quick note before you go: Stores and selections change, so the photos may not match what you find. Check current hours and any pair you have your eye on before heading out.
