Jacksonville’s sneaker scene stretches from Five Points boutiques to a skater-owned shop in Springfield, a long-established running specialist in San Marco and the footwear stores at The Avenues. This guide separates those city stops from Orange Park Mall and the St. Augustine outlets, so a regional shopping trip does not become a misleading list of downtown neighbors.
Start with the kind of shop you want: APB for sneakers alongside streetwear, The Block for skate shoes and hardware, Duval Kickz or Timeless for a resale-oriented selection, and 1st Place Sports or Fit2Run for running-shoe guidance. The Avenues is the most varied single-center stop in this selection.
Independent sneaker, resale and skate stops
Five Points, Riverside and Springfield offer different sides of Jacksonville’s independent retail scene. APB and Duval Kickz connect footwear with clothing; The Block is rooted in skateboarding, including a public place to ride behind the shop.
APB Jacksonville
APB Jacksonville pairs sneakers with streetwear in Five Points. APB’s wider catalog includes Jordan, New Balance and skate labels such as Chocolate and Crenshaw Skate Club, giving it a broader cultural mix than a single-brand store. The Jacksonville shop opens at noon, including on weekdays.
Address: 817 Lomax Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Monday–Saturday noon–7 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m.
Duval Kickz
Duval Kickz’s catalog leans into Jordan retros and collaborations, alongside other sneakers and clothing. It offers online-order pickup at its Riverside storefront. Its published terms make ordinary purchases final, with no exchanges or returns, so this is a different buying proposition from the larger athletic chains.
Address: 150 Riverside Avenue, Suite 301, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The shop’s ordering page lists pickup and its final-sale policy.
Urban Culture Jax
Urban Culture Jax brings sneakers, streetwear and fashion accessories together on Plymouth Street. The shop’s own address is Unit 12; use that rather than the Unit 11 reference in older map listings. Its posted Sunday opening time is ambiguous, so confirm Sunday arrangements directly.
Address: 3325 Plymouth Street, Unit 12, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday hours need confirmation.
The Block Skate Supply
The Block is a skateboarder-owned and operated shop in Springfield. Its catalog combines ASICS Skateboarding and Vans skate shoes with decks and other hardgoods, including Anti-Hero, Krooked and WKND. A 3,000-square-foot skate plaza behind the store is free and open to the public; the shop’s website links the plaza waiver and information on lessons.
Address: 1717 N Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206.
A running-specialist visit in San Marco
San Marco offers a specialist running stop with a much longer local history than the current sneaker-resale wave.
1st Place Sports: San Marco
Doug Alred opened 1st Place Sports in 1978 after running the inaugural River Run. Its five-step fitting process starts with your running or walking goals, examines foot shape, size, arch and mobility, then moves through shoe selection, comparison and a short test walk or run. This is practical footwear guidance rather than a medical diagnosis.
Address: 2018 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207. See the five-step fitting process for what the visit includes.
The Avenues for a same-center comparison
The Avenues puts regular athletic retail, running advice, skate gear and resale in one mall. Use the individual store and level below: a mall address alone will not distinguish Fit2Run in Space 2185 from Timeless in Unit 1460.
Finish Line: The Avenues
Finish Line combines athletic sneakers with sportswear at 10300 Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Nike, Jordan, adidas and New Balance feature in its retailer range. Its ordinary return terms differ from Duval Kickz’s final-sale policy, as explained in the FAQ below.
Fit2Run: The Avenues
Fit2Run’s Avenues store lists On, Brooks, ASICS and HOKA, with running apparel, recovery footwear and accessories alongside the shoes. It explicitly offers free videotaped gait analysis, making it a useful choice if you want to compare how different running shoes feel with staff guidance.
Address: 10300 Southside Boulevard, Space 2185, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m. The local fitting page describes the free service.
Zumiez: The Avenues
Zumiez adds skateboards, clothing and accessories to footwear from brands such as Vans, Nike SB and adidas. It is on the second floor near JCPenney, at 10300 Southside Boulevard, Suite 2125B, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
Timeless Sneaker Boutique: The Avenues
Timeless Sneaker Boutique’s catalog mixes new and pre-owned sneakers with streetwear. Jordan collaborations feature prominently, including pre-owned listings, so the condition and packaging of the individual pair matter more than a broad model name.
Address: 10300 Southside Boulevard, Unit 1460, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
St. Johns Town Center for a dedicated Vans visit
St. Johns Town Center is a separate shopping destination from The Avenues. The Vans store is the dedicated brand stop in this part of the guide.
Vans: St. Johns Town Center
Vans offers its footwear, clothing and skate-oriented range at 4791 River City Drive, Suite 133, Jacksonville, FL 32246, with online-order pickup. Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Northside branches for a local comparison
The northside choices serve different needs: Hibbett and DTLR connect athletic sneakers with casual clothing, while DICK’S covers a wider sports-equipment purchase.
Hibbett: 3000 Dunn Avenue
Hibbett, 3000 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32218, lists Nike, Jordan, adidas and New Balance alongside denim and accessories. It offers pickup of prepaid online orders and a separate unpaid reservation service: Rewards members can reserve up to five eligible items, try them in the store and pay only if they decide to buy. Use the local reservation page and wait for the ready notice.
DTLR: River City Marketplace
DTLR River City Marketplace combines athletic footwear with streetwear, including a retailer mix of Nike, Jordan, adidas, Timberland and PUMA. Address: 13221 City Station Drive, Suite 141, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m.
DICK’S Sporting Goods: Parkway Shops
DICK’S Sporting Goods Parkway Shops pairs running shoes and workout clothing with equipment for other sports. Address: 14964 Max Leggett Parkway, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
A Westside sneaker and streetwear stop
Normandy Village provides a westside option for sneakers and casual clothing without a trip to the southside malls.
City Gear: Normandy Village
City Gear at Normandy Village combines Nike, Jordan and adidas with clothing and outdoor-influenced brands such as Timberland and The North Face. Address: 5149-11 Normandy Boulevard, Space 11, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m.
An Atlantic Boulevard sneaker alternative
The current SNIPES address for this stop is on Atlantic Boulevard. Use it rather than the older Arlington Expressway reference.
SNIPES: Regency / Atlantic Boulevard
SNIPES, 9768 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32225, offers athletic sneakers and streetwear in a multibrand format. Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Nearby alternatives outside Jacksonville
Orange Park Mall belongs in a regional plan, not a list of downtown Jacksonville stores. Its sneaker boutique and JD serve different shopping needs.
Leveled Up Sneaker Boutique: Orange Park Mall
Leveled Up Sneaker Boutique appears in Orange Park Mall’s current directory at 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 32073. This is the supported mall stop; the separate Beach Boulevard reference has not been reconfirmed. Check with the boutique before planning a visit to that other address.
JD Sports: Orange Park Mall
JD Sports, 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 32073, offers multibrand athletic footwear and pickup of prepaid online orders. Bring the ready email, photo ID and the payment method used for the order. Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m.
St. Augustine-area outlets are a regional excursion
St. Augustine Premium Outlets is a separate regional trip south of Jacksonville. Nike, adidas, ASICS and New Balance share the center, but their services and published schedules are not identical.
Nike Factory Store: St. Augustine area
Nike Factory Store St. Augustine offers online-order pickup, advice from Nike Experts and a 60-day trial for Nike members. Its factory format provides the dedicated Nike outlet stop in this selection.
Address: 2700 State Road 16, Suite 701, St. Augustine, FL 32092. Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m.
adidas Outlet: St. Augustine area
adidas Outlet is at 2700 State Road 16, Suite 1006, St. Augustine, FL 32092. It lists Click & Collect and Endless Aisle ordering. Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m.
ASICS Outlet: St. Augustine Premium Outlets
ASICS is between Michael Kors and the food court, approached from the South Entrance at St. Augustine Premium Outlets, 2700 State Road 16. The mall lists in-store pickup and a performance-footwear focus. Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m.
New Balance Factory Store: St. Augustine area
New Balance Factory Store, 2700 State Road 16, Suite 815, St. Augustine, FL 32092, combines running and lifestyle footwear with apparel. It accepts eligible New Balance trade-ins for a voucher worth up to 25% of the original MSRP. The brand and mall disagree on Friday, Saturday and Sunday hours, so use the branch’s contact details before a late-day visit.
Choose a route rather than a store-count target
Choose one main area rather than treating the whole region as a walkable shopping district. Five Points and Riverside suit a boutique outing, Springfield adds skate culture, and San Marco adds specialist running advice. The Avenues groups several formats in one building; Orange Park and the St. Augustine outlets are separate outings.
Questions before buying
Which shoe stores should I choose for running or walking?
1st Place Sports San Marco offers a five-step fitting process with foot assessment and a short test walk or run. Fit2Run at The Avenues explicitly offers free videotaped gait analysis. The services are not interchangeable, and the 1st Place page does not advertise the same free video service.
Is The Avenues a good place to buy shoes as a gift?
The Avenues lets you compare Finish Line’s regular athletic range, Zumiez’s skate selection and Timeless’s resale catalog. For a gift, choose with the recipient’s size and exchange options in mind: a resale shop’s terms can differ substantially from a chain’s.
Where should I start for limited sneakers or resale?
Duval Kickz and Timeless are the clearest resale-oriented choices in this selection, with Jordan collaborations in their retailer catalogs. APB is a different option for sneakers alongside streetwear and skate labels.
Where are the Nike and adidas outlets near Jacksonville?
Both are at St. Augustine Premium Outlets, 2700 State Road 16: Nike in Suite 701 and adidas in Suite 1006. Nike lists pickup and Nike Experts; adidas lists Click & Collect. They are regional outlet stops, not Jacksonville city stores.
Does Jacksonville Beach count as Jacksonville here?
No. Jacksonville Beach is a separate municipality and is not included as a Jacksonville neighborhood here. Orange Park and the St. Augustine outlet area are also labeled separately for trip planning.
Which stores offer pickup or unpaid reservations?
Duval Kickz, Vans St. Johns Town Center, JD Orange Park and Nike St. Augustine advertise pickup; adidas St. Augustine lists Click & Collect, and the mall lists pickup for ASICS. Hibbett Dunn Avenue also offers unpaid reservations of up to five eligible items for Rewards members. JD requires online payment rather than an unpaid hold.
Where should I look for Nike or Jordan in Jacksonville?
APB connects those brands with streetwear, while Hibbett, Finish Line, JD and the other multibrand chains provide regular athletic-retail options. Duval Kickz and Timeless add resale-oriented catalogs; Nike’s dedicated factory store is in the St. Augustine outlet area.
How do resale and chain-store return terms differ?
Duval Kickz states that ordinary sales are final, with no returns or exchanges. Finish Line and JD generally allow eligible unworn items with the original box and receipt to be returned within 45 days of purchase; third-party marketplace orders instead have a 45-day window from delivery and go back by mail. Review the JD purchase and return conditions before paying. These are commercial policies, not a blanket rule for defective goods.
Where can I compare ASICS running shoes and sneakers?
Fit2Run at The Avenues lists ASICS as part of its running range and offers free filmed analysis. ASICS at St. Augustine Premium Outlets is the dedicated brand outlet. The Block carries ASICS Skateboarding in its catalog, a separate category from performance running shoes.
Where should I look for New Balance?
The dedicated factory store is in Suite 815 at St. Augustine Premium Outlets, with eligible trade-ins advertised. APB and Hibbett also include New Balance in their retailer ranges. Do not plan around the older Wells Road New Balance address without a fresh confirmation.
Continue planning the trip
For another Florida stop, use the Orlando sneaker-store guide as a separate itinerary. The U.S. sneaker-store guide connects other destinations, while the buying guide helps compare purchase terms.
Before a resale conversation, the sneakerhead dictionary explains the vocabulary. For the basketball and skate connection behind a silhouette, read the Nike Dunk history rather than treating historical collaborations as current store stock.
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.
