Penang’s sneaker shopping has a strong running streak. Sprint, Running Lab, and Hype sit alongside the sportswear names at Gurney Plaza and Queensbay, while Solewhat adds a streetwear-led reason to cross to the mainland. This guide covers eight George Town stops, two in Bayan Lepas on the island, and two in Seberang Jaya and Simpang Ampat on the mainland. They are all in Penang, but they are not one compact shopping circuit. Hype’s current opening arrangements and the active New Balance Design Village unit remain unconfirmed; check those entries before making either a fixed destination.
Stores in George Town
Onitsuka Tiger Gurney Plaza
Address: Unit 170-01-41, Gurney Plaza, Persiaran Gurney, George Town. The Onitsuka Tiger mall listing publishes hours of 10 a.m.–10 p.m., without a day-by-day schedule.
Onitsuka Tiger is the fashion-led stop here for Japanese sports heritage. Its retro footwear has a different appeal from the performance-running focus at Sprint and Running Lab. Gurney Plaza is the mall to use for this branch, not neighboring Gurney Paragon.
New Balance Gurney Plaza
Address: Unit 170-02-03/03A, Gurney Plaza, George Town. New Balance Gurney Plaza location and hours.
New Balance’s branch listing covers running and lifestyle footwear, apparel, and accessories. That mix gives both runners and fans of the brand’s everyday sneakers a reason to stop in. The store publishes daily hours of 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
This is the George Town branch, separate from the New Balance outlet at Design Village on the mainland.
Sprint Gurney Paragon
Address: Level 3, Lot 30B–31, Gurney Paragon Mall, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town. Sprint’s store information and story. Open daily, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sprint was founded in 2019, building on Lee Hoe Sports’ roots in northern Malaysia’s sports retail scene since the 1970s. Its focus is specialty running, with fitting guidance for needs ranging from everyday walks to triathlons. This is Gurney Paragon, a separate mall from Gurney Plaza.
The retailer’s catalog brings HOKA, New Balance, On, Saucony, norda, and Altra together with running accessories from names such as Ciele and Injinji. That breadth is the draw: road, trail, and race-oriented footwear within a running-specialist setting.
Running Lab Gurney Plaza
Address: Unit 170-01-43A, first floor, Gurney Plaza, Persiaran Gurney, George Town. Running Lab at Gurney Plaza. The retailer lists daily hours of 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Running Lab combines shoes, apparel, and equipment for runners, with brands including On, HOKA, ASICS, New Balance, and Saucony in its Malaysian catalog. It is a useful specialist counterpoint to the single-brand stores in the same mall.
Its Malaysian FAQ offers free running gait analysis without a purchase obligation at eligible stores, including both Penang branches. Allow about 20–60 minutes for the full process, including discussion and trying shoes. This is retail fitting guidance, not a medical diagnosis.
Hype Running Gears
Address: 44 Jalan Selangor, 10400 George Town. The address is listed in EPIC Fuel’s dealer directory and Hype’s own information.
Hype Running Gears offers a street-front alternative to the mall shops. Its own catalog spans running and everyday footwear from Nike, adidas, New Balance, Saucony, and ASICS. It is a multibrand retailer, not a dedicated New Balance store.
Current opening arrangements have not been reconfirmed, so contact Hype before making a special trip to Jalan Selangor.
Nike Gurney
Address: Units 170-01-68/69, first floor, Gurney Plaza, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town. Nike Gurney location and hours.
Nike Gurney is the direct Nike stop within this mall route, with footwear and sportswear under one brand. The official branch page lists daily hours of 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Foot Locker Gurney Plaza
Address: Units 170-02-23A/25, Gurney Plaza, George Town. Foot Locker’s mall listing gives hours of 10 a.m.–10 p.m., without a weekly breakdown.
Foot Locker adds a multibrand sneaker-and-apparel option on Gurney Plaza’s second floor. Its broader sportswear format makes it a different stop from the running specialists or a single-brand visit to Nike or ASICS.
ASICS Gurney Plaza
Address: Unit 170-01-71, first floor, Gurney Plaza, George Town. ASICS at Gurney Plaza. Published hours are 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; the listing does not give a day-by-day schedule.
ASICS offers two distinct ways into the brand: performance running and SportStyle. Its Malaysian catalog makes that distinction clear, separating training shoes from lifestyle sneakers and collaborations rooted in its design archive. Gurney Plaza provides a dedicated brand stop alongside Running Lab’s multibrand approach.
Bayan Lepas: another part of the island
Running Lab Queensbay Mall
Address: Units 2F-58 & 59, Queensbay Mall, 100 Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas. Running Lab’s Malaysian branch directory confirms both Penang locations.
Queensbay brings Running Lab’s specialty-running format to Bayan Lepas. Its daily schedule is 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., half an hour later at each end than the Gurney Plaza branch. Use this branch’s units and hours when planning the southern part of an island shopping day.
Running Lab distinguishes exchanges from refunds. Its published in-store policy allows exchanges within 14 days with proof of purchase and unused goods, tags, and packaging in original condition. It does not offer ordinary returns or refunds for store purchases, and online orders cannot be returned or exchanged at retail stores.
JD Sports Queensbay Mall
Address: Units GF-66, 67 & 68, Queensbay Mall, 100 Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas. JD Sports Queensbay location and hours.
JD’s Malaysian catalog combines Nike, adidas, PUMA, and New Balance with clothing and footwear for adults and kids. Its Queensbay branch is a broader sportswear stop than Running Lab upstairs, and its hours are different: daily, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Outside George Town: mainland
Solewhat Sunway Carnival
Address: Lot 1F-01, Sunway Carnival Mall, 3068 Jalan Todak, 13700 Seberang Jaya. The retailer’s August 2025 Sunway Carnival announcement confirms this mainland branch.
Solewhat connects sneaker retail with streetwear and outdoor-minded labels. Its catalog includes ASICS, adidas, New Balance, Mizuno, and Salomon alongside KEEN and CHUMS, while projects such as the Against Lab “United in Duality” collection give it a collaboration identity of its own.
Sunway Carnival is in Seberang Jaya, not George Town. The store announcement says it follows the mall’s hours but does not publish a weekly timetable, so check the branch before a dedicated mainland trip.
New Balance Outlet Design Village: unit to confirm
Address: Design Village, 733 Jalan Cassia Barat 2, Bandar Cassia, 14110 Simpang Ampat. The New Balance locator gives unit G-02, while the mall’s reopening notice gives G.157–158 in the Orange Zone. That unit conflict remains unresolved.
This is the outlet-format New Balance stop on mainland Penang, distinct from Gurney Plaza. The brand publishes daily hours of 11 a.m.–10 p.m., a later start than its George Town branch.
Confirm the active unit with the brand or Design Village before following an older directory. The two listings should not be treated as interchangeable directions.
These undated photos have not been matched to either unit. Use the branch’s current directions, not the photos, to find the store.
Before visiting
Choose a running comparison or a lifestyle browse before choosing a mall. At Gurney Plaza, Running Lab provides the specialist counterpoint to ASICS, New Balance, and Nike; Sprint gives Gurney Paragon a separate running-focused reason to visit. At Queensbay, Running Lab and JD make the same specialist-versus-broad-sportswear distinction in Bayan Lepas. Solewhat adds a different streetwear and outdoor-minded selection on the mainland, while Design Village is a New Balance outlet trip with an unresolved unit number. Neither is a necessary extension of an island fitting visit.
Frequently asked questions
- Which stores are on Penang Island, and which are on the mainland?
- The eight George Town stores and two Queensbay stores are on the island. Solewhat Sunway Carnival is in Seberang Jaya and New Balance Design Village is in Simpang Ampat, both on the mainland. Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon are different malls.
- Does Running Lab offer free gait analysis in Penang?
- Its Malaysian FAQ includes both Penang branches in the free service, with no purchase obligation. Booking arrangements are not specified, so ask the branch if you need a particular time.
- Does a 14-day exchange policy mean I can get a refund?
- No. Running Lab’s published policy separates exchanges from ordinary refunds and treats online orders separately. Keep the receipt and original packaging, and use the policy for the channel where you bought the item. These terms should not be generalized to other retailers or treated as a statement of legal rights for defective goods.
- Which unit should I use for New Balance Design Village?
- The brand says G-02; the mall’s reopening notice says G.157–158. Neither source resolves the disagreement. Ask the brand or mall for the active unit before visiting, and do not use the archive photos as directions.
Before visiting: Some photos are archival and their dates are unconfirmed; interiors and stock may have changed. Check the current address, hours, and availability of any pair you want.
