San Jose’s sneaker scene ranges from Sole Priority’s new-and-used pairs to Shoe Palace, a chain that began here in 1993. Running specialists give the city another strong thread, with free 3D fitting at Athletic Treads and gait analysis at Sports Basement Almaden. This guide covers 19 profiles across the city, Valley Fair and separate South Bay and regional destinations.
Keep the geography in view: Campbell, Santa Clara, Milpitas and Newark are separate cities, while Gilroy is a regional outlet trip. Valley Fair itself spans San Jose and Santa Clara; the postal addresses below do not establish which side of the boundary each tenant occupies. Choose one main shopping area and add a specialist when it serves a different purpose.
San Jose city: resale, brand stores and athletic footwear
Sole Priority
Sole Priority mixes new and preowned Nike and Jordan sneakers with streetwear, designer clothing and collectibles such as Pokémon cards. It buys and trades as well as sells, evaluating items before making a cash or trade offer. Hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., and Sunday–Monday, noon–7 p.m.
Address: 2419 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128.
New Balance Santana Row
New Balance Santana Row combines running and lifestyle footwear with a 3D foot scanner, online-order pickup, web returns and eligible shoe trade-ins. Hours are Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. The scanner’s price and booking requirements are not stated.
Address: 355 Santana Row, Suite 1005, San Jose, CA 95128.
Nike Factory Store San Jose
Nike’s Westgate location is a Factory Store with footwear and sportswear, order pickup and Nike Experts for sport-and-style advice. It opens Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Address: 1600 Saratoga Ave, Suite 213, San Jose, CA 95129-5107.
Athletic Treads
Athletic Treads serves runners and walkers with free in-store fitting and a Volumental 3D scan. The scan measures the feet and helps the team compare sizes and shapes; it is a retail fitting tool, not a diagnosis. Customer parking is behind the store, accessible from Lincoln Avenue and Willow Street. Hours are Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; appointment requirements are not published.
Address: 1141 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125.
Sports Basement: Almaden
Sports Basement Almaden combines running footwear with outdoor clothing, equipment rentals and bike, ski and racket services. Its local page advertises free gait analysis, giving a shoe purchase more support than a simple self-service browse. The Almaden Plaza store is next to Costco and opens Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Address: 5353 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118.
Eastridge: an east-side option
Vans: Eastridge
Vans Eastridge carries the brand’s skate-rooted footwear, clothing and accessories, including children’s styles. The store is on the upper level in the yellow section, and its own branch page confirms online-order pickup. Hours are Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Address: 2200 Eastridge Loop, Space 2083, San Jose, CA 95122.
Willow Glen: a footwear comparison
Footwear etc.: Willow Glen
Footwear etc. emphasizes everyday comfort, walking shoes, sandals and arch supports. The Willow Glen page names HOKA, Taos, Clarks, Dansko, Naot, Mephisto, Birkenstock and Vionic, so it broadens the Lincoln Avenue visit beyond performance-running shoes. Hours are Monday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Address: 1177 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125.
Oakridge: compare different formats in one mall
JD Sports: Oakridge Mall
JD Sports brings athletic sneakers and sportswear to Oakridge and explicitly offers online-order pickup. Its hours are Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Address: 925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123.
Mainland Skate and Surf: Oakridge
Mainland Skate and Surf gives Oakridge a skate-and-streetwear option alongside the athletic chains. The operator confirms the Blossom Hill Road location but does not publish a current unit number or weekly hours. Check the mall directory for the current unit before visiting.
Location: Oakridge, 925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123.
Shoe Palace: Oakridge
Shoe Palace has local roots: the family-owned business began in San Jose in 1993. Its San Jose directory lists two Oakridge shops, Suite 1444 and Oakridge 2 in Suite 1690. Both open Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday closing differs: 7:30 p.m. for 1444 and 8 p.m. for 1690, both opening at 11 a.m.
The Oakridge interior photo has not been matched to either unit; use the directory to identify the intended shop.
Addresses: 925 Blossom Hill Rd, Suites 1444 and 1690, San Jose, CA 95123.
Valley Fair: a mall spanning two cities
Fresh Society: Valley Fair
Fresh Society brings sneaker and streetwear consignment to Valley Fair. Its purchase FAQ makes an important distinction: online orders are final sale, while eligible in-store products may be exchanged within 30 days if new, unworn and tagged. Consigned products are excluded from that exchange option. Current weekly hours were not confirmed.
Address: 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 2513, Santa Clara, CA 95050.
Sole & Laces: Valley Fair
Sole & Laces offers collectible sneakers at Valley Fair, across from Oak + Fort. Its own location page warns that online and in-store prices may differ. Hours are Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Suite 2055 was not reconfirmed, so use the named landmark.
Address: 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050.
Separate nearby cities: Santa Clara, Campbell and Newark
The Fix Kicks
The Fix Kicks pairs Nike and Jordan sneakers with streetwear from labels such as Kith and Supreme. The Santa Clara shop opens Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday is closed.
Address: 2054 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050.
Road Runner Sports: Campbell
Road Runner Sports Campbell advertises a free walk-in fitting that combines a 3D foot scan, video gait analysis and shoe recommendations. Custom insoles are a separate product, not a free inclusion. The store serves running, walking and trail needs and opens Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Address: 1646 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008.
Running Revolution
Running Revolution is Campbell’s independent running-and-walking specialist, with Brooks, Nike, New Balance, HOKA, ASICS and Saucony among its stated brands. The team describes a foot assessment and video review of gait; pricing and booking requirements are not published. Hours are Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Address: 511 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008.
Sole Supremacy
Sole Supremacy grew out of its founder selling a personal collection after losing a job in 2007, a collector’s experience that became a resale business. The Newark shop buys directly and accepts trades in person. Its transaction FAQ makes sales final except when the wrong item is sent. Walk-in hours are Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; weekends are closed, with outside-hours appointments available by arrangement.
Address: 5904 Newpark Plaza, Newark, CA 94560.
Great Mall in Milpitas: athletic and premium sneakers
ASICS: Great Mall
ASICS at Great Mall is the dedicated athletic-footwear outlet in this part of the guide. The shopping center places it in Neighborhood 4, between Nike Factory Store and Carter’s, with Entrance 4 recommended. Hours are Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Address: 447 Great Mall Dr, Suite 488, Milpitas, CA 95035.
Solemate: Great Mall
Solemate is Great Mall’s premium sneaker retailer, located between Pho 90 and The Diamond Ring Co., near Entrance 3. Its published hours are Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Address: 224 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035.
Gilroy: a regional outlet option
adidas Outlet Store: Gilroy
adidas Gilroy is a dedicated outlet for athletic footwear, clothing and accessories, with Click and Collect. Use 8300 Camino Arroyo, Suite B340, as shown in the current address field. Hours are Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Address: 8300 Camino Arroyo, Suite B340, Gilroy, CA 95020.
Build the trip around one format and one area
For a city-focused day, start at Sole Priority if you want resale, then choose New Balance Santana Row for a brand-focused scan or pickup, or Nike Westgate for the factory-store format. Those are alternative second stops with different purposes, not a requirement to visit all three. Lincoln Avenue offers a different pairing: Athletic Treads for running and walking, Footwear etc. for a broader comfort-footwear comparison. Oakridge groups athletic chains and skate shopping in one center.
Choose Valley Fair for Fresh Society and Sole & Laces, Campbell for the two running specialists, or Milpitas for Great Mall. Sole Supremacy’s short weekday schedule makes Newark a planned visit, while Gilroy deserves its own regional outlet decision.
Questions before you shop
Which shoe stores are useful for all-day walking?
Athletic Treads offers free fitting with a 3D scan. Sports Basement Almaden advertises free gait analysis, while Footwear etc. focuses on comfort footwear and arch supports. In Campbell, Road Runner combines free walk-in scanning and video analysis; Running Revolution also describes video assessment, but its price and reservation requirements are not published.
Where can a group compare everyday sneakers without crossing San Jose?
Oakridge groups JD Sports, Mainland and the two Shoe Palace locations. For a dedicated brand and online pickup, consider Vans Eastridge, New Balance Santana Row or Nike Westgate. These are different shopping areas, so there is no need to visit every mall for an everyday pair.
Where should a collector start?
Sole Priority offers new and used sneakers alongside designer clothing and collectibles. Fresh Society handles consignment at Valley Fair; Sole & Laces warns that web and in-store prices can differ. The Fix Kicks is closed Sundays, while Sole Supremacy is normally weekday-only. Those schedules are worth considering before building a resale outing.
Does the guide include Valley Fair or Great Mall?
Yes. Great Mall is in Milpitas; Valley Fair spans San Jose and Santa Clara. The Santa Clara postal addresses for the featured Valley Fair tenants do not resolve their exact municipal boundaries. Campbell, Newark and Gilroy are also separate destinations.
Do I need an appointment for a running-shoe fitting?
Road Runner Campbell explicitly says no appointment is required for its free fitting, though booking is available. Athletic Treads publishes free fitting and scanning but does not settle whether a reservation is needed. Running Revolution does not publish a fee or booking rule. Sports Basement lists free gait analysis, while New Balance Santana Row lists its scanner without a price or reservation condition.
Will factory stores or resale always cost less?
No. Compare the same model, condition and total cost. Fresh Society’s in-store exchange option excludes consigned products, and online purchases are final sale. Sole Supremacy also publishes final-sale terms with a wrong-item exception. JD distinguishes ordinary purchases from third-party seller orders, which must be returned by mail rather than at the store.
Where do adidas, ASICS, New Balance and Jordan fit into the route?
New Balance Santana Row is the dedicated city brand store. Nike Westgate is the city Factory Store. The selected ASICS outlet is at Great Mall in Milpitas, and adidas is a separate Gilroy trip. Jordan appears through conventional athletic retailers and resale sellers; those channels should not be mistaken for a dedicated Jordan-owned store.
Treat San Francisco as a separate city shopping day, with its own neighborhood boutiques and regional outlet decisions. The U.S. sneaker-store guide helps compare destinations and retail formats.
A quick note before you go: These photos are undated references. Stores and selections change, so check current hours and your desired pair before heading out.
