San Antonio’s sneaker scene runs from a family-owned boutique with SneakerPalooza history to skate hardware, resale and technical running shops. North Star is the easiest mall comparison, the Quarry pairs New Balance with Fleet Feet, and the northwest has independent shops worth choosing deliberately. The adidas outlet in San Marcos belongs to a separate regional trip.
The 15 profiles below keep those formats distinct. For a short visit, choose one mall or one specialist rather than chasing every address. Sole Boutique closes Monday, Vans opens earlier than JD and Foot Locker on weekdays, and Legendary Sneakers needs direct confirmation before you plan around it.
Independent boutiques, resale and skate
Sole Boutique
Founded in 2008 by Fabby and Julio Escamilla, Sole Boutique is a Latino family-owned business with a real place in the city’s sneaker culture. Its history includes bringing SneakerPalooza to San Antonio, connecting collectors with local artists and performers. The retailer’s footwear categories include Nike, Jordan, adidas, New Balance and Saucony. Use its current Loop 1604 address rather than older Broadway listings.
Address: 5311 N Loop 1604 W, Suite 119, San Antonio, TX 78249. Closed Monday; Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday 12:30–5 p.m.
Kicking It San Antonio
Kicking It adds another boutique perspective on NW Loop 410, combining sneakers and streetwear. Its current retailer catalog includes Air Force 1 variations and Jordan releases, giving classic basketball-derived silhouettes a prominent role. This is the San Antonio branch, separate from the original Austin location.
Address: 842 NW Loop 410, Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78216. The retailer lists Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m.
Tier One Sneaker Boutique
Tier One is a sneaker-and-fashion boutique in Ingram Park Mall. Look for the upper-level JCPenney wing, the location given by the mall itself. It is an additional boutique option when Ingram Park already fits your day, rather than a reason to duplicate the entire North Star circuit.
Address: 6301 NW Loop 410, upper-level JCPenney wing, San Antonio, TX 78238.
Countdown SA
Established in 2021, Countdown SA combines sneaker resale and streetwear with a catalog that separates new and used pairs. Its Westwood Loop store is an Alamo Ranch-area outing west of the central shopping clusters. Sellers can submit inventory through its evaluation form for review and a possible offer.
Address: 11185 Westwood Loop, Suite 105, San Antonio, TX. Confirm visiting hours directly.
Deli Skate Supply
Deli Skate Supply puts shoes alongside the equipment they were built to skate in: decks, wheels and components. Nike SB, New Balance Numeric, Converse, Last Resort AB and Vans sit within its broader skate catalog. This is the stronger choice when you want skate-specific construction and a board-shop setting, not simply a casual shoe with skate roots.
Address: 8503 Broadway, Suite 113, San Antonio, TX 78217. Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m.
North Star: compare without duplicating branch identities
Foot Locker / House of Hoops: North Star Mall
Foot Locker and House of Hoops identify the same North Star stop, with basketball footwear alongside running and everyday sneakers. The chain’s broader brand range includes Nike, Jordan, adidas and New Balance. Suite 964 is the adult store; Kids Foot Locker elsewhere in the mall is a separate location.
Address: 7400 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 964, San Antonio, TX 78216. Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m.
JD Sports: North Star Mall
JD Sports adds a multibrand footwear and sportswear comparison within North Star and explicitly offers online-order pickup. Its store page and return terms are useful if you plan to collect an order or bring back an online purchase: third-party marketplace items follow a different return route.
Address: 7400 San Pedro Avenue, North Star Mall, San Antonio, TX 78216. Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m.
Vans: Northstar Mall
Vans brings the brand’s skate and casual footwear, clothing and accessories to Suite 1160. This branch offers online-order pickup and opens at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday, an hour before JD and Foot Locker. It is a useful first stop for an earlier North Star visit.
Address: 7400 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 1160, San Antonio, TX 78216. Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m.
Legendary Sneakers: North Star Mall
Legendary Sneakers describes retro and newer sneakers, clothing and accessories at North Star, on Level 1 near Dillard’s. Its own contact page publishes conflicting schedules, including a Sunday opening written as “12am.” Current visiting arrangements remain uncertain, so confirm directly before treating it as a planned stop.
Published address: 7400 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 460, San Antonio, TX 78216. Use the shop’s contact page to check the visit.
The Quarry, La Cantera and running specialists
New Balance Quarry Market
New Balance Quarry Market combines the brand’s running and lifestyle footwear with a 3D foot scanner and online-order pickup. Its branch page also advertises trade-ins for accepted New Balance shoes and eligible web returns in new condition within the window set by New Balance’s current return policy. The current address is 255 East Basse, Suite 808.
Address: 255 E Basse Road, Suite 808, San Antonio, TX 78209. Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m.
Fleet Feet: The Quarry
Fleet Feet The Quarry is the multibrand running-and-walking specialist nearby. Its local fitting process uses fit id 3D scanning to help compare foot dimensions and shoe fit. You can book through the San Antonio appointment page, which also welcomes walk-ins.
Address: 7322 Jones Maltsberger Road, Suite 152, San Antonio, TX 78209.
Nike La Cantera
Nike La Cantera offers online-order pickup and advice from Nike Experts. Its branch page lists a 60-day trial and receiptless returns for Nike members. The store’s service page is the useful starting point when arranging pickup or checking that member benefit.
Address: 15900 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 1600, San Antonio, TX 78256. Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday noon–7 p.m.
New Balance Strand
New Balance Strand gives the Huebner Road area its own running-and-lifestyle branch. Like Quarry Market, it lists a 3D scanner, online pickup and eligible web returns in new condition within the window set by New Balance’s current return policy. Choose between the two by your route rather than assuming one has a different collection.
Address: 11255 Huebner Road, Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78230. Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m.
iRun Texas: Bitters
iRun Bitters focuses on running and walking, with foot measurement, arch assessment and observation of how you move. Its local range includes wide and larger sizes, track and cross-country spikes, and brands such as HOKA, Brooks, Saucony, ASICS and Mizuno. The Bitters fitting page welcomes walk-ins. This is footwear advice, not a medical diagnosis; no fitting price is published there.
Address: 2602 NW Loop 1604, Building 1, Suite 106, San Antonio, TX 78248. Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m.
Separate nearby and regional trips
adidas Outlet: San Marcos
adidas Outlet San Marcos offers the brand’s athletic footwear, clothing and accessories at Space 770 and lists Click & Collect. San Marcos is a separate city northeast of San Antonio, so this belongs to a regional outlet plan rather than a neighborhood shopping walk.
Address: 3939 I-35 South, Space 770, San Marcos, TX 78666. Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Make the route work for your purchase
For a compact sneaker comparison, pick North Star. For running shoes, pair New Balance Quarry with Fleet Feet or make a dedicated iRun visit. Sole Boutique is the local-history stop, Deli is the skate specialist, and Countdown adds a resale option farther west. Keep La Cantera, Ingram Park and San Marcos as separate choices rather than stretching one route across all of them.
For resale, compare the exact style, size, condition and included box, and ask for the seller’s written purchase and dispute terms. For a fitting visit, describe how you will use the shoes and any widths that have worked for you before. The right comparison depends on the purchase, not the number of stores you visit.
Questions before shopping
Which shoe stores suit walking shoes or wider sizes?
iRun Bitters explicitly lists wide and larger sizes and combines measurement with movement observation. New Balance Quarry and Strand have 3D scanners; Fleet Feet The Quarry offers a multibrand fitting process. A fitting helps narrow the choice, but it is not a medical assessment or a guarantee that a specific size is on hand.
Should I compare resale with regular sneaker retail at North Star?
North Star is straightforward for regular retail through Foot Locker, JD and Vans. Legendary Sneakers still requires direct confirmation because its own schedules conflict. If resale is the purpose of the trip, Countdown’s new-and-used catalog and seller-evaluation process are another option in the western area.
Which area gives me several stores in one stop?
North Star puts Foot Locker/House of Hoops, JD and Vans in one mall. The Quarry offers a different pairing: New Balance and nearby Fleet Feet for running and walking footwear. Choose the format that fits the purchase.
Where should I start for independent shops?
Choose Sole Boutique for its family-owned history and sneaker-community roots, Kicking It for sneakers and streetwear, or Deli for skate shoes and hardware. Tier One is the mall-boutique alternative at Ingram Park, while Countdown focuses on resale and streetwear.
Are San Marcos outlets included?
Yes, as a separate regional option. The adidas outlet is at 3939 I-35 South, Space 770, in San Marcos and offers Click & Collect. It is not a San Antonio branch.
Do I need an appointment for shoe fitting?
iRun Bitters welcomes walk-ins. Fleet Feet San Antonio also welcomes walk-ins and provides optional booking through its appointment page. The New Balance branches list scanners but do not publish a fitting price or reservation requirement in the pages reviewed.
How do online returns differ by retailer?
JD’s ordinary policy covers unworn footwear in its original box with a receipt within 45 days of purchase. Third-party marketplace items go back by mail within 45 days of delivery. New Balance Quarry and Strand accept eligible web returns in new condition within the window set by New Balance’s current return policy. Nike La Cantera’s 60-day trial is a membership benefit, so these deadlines and conditions should not be combined.
Where should I look for Nike, Jordan, adidas and New Balance?
Nike La Cantera is the dedicated Nike branch in this selection. JD and Foot Locker provide multibrand and Jordan options, while New Balance has Quarry and Strand stores. The adidas outlet is in San Marcos. For a skate-focused Nike SB comparison, Deli offers a different retail setting.
Plan Austin as a separate Texas shopping day rather than treating its shops as part of a San Antonio neighborhood route. Use the U.S. store guide for other destinations and the buying guide to compare purchase terms.
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.
