Smiths Sports Shoes Mt Eden
Your local Auckland footwear specialists for running shoes, walking shoes, sports footwear and expert in-store fitting advice.
MT EDEN
Expert Fitting & Gait Analysis in Auckland
Finding the right shoe is about more than choosing the right size. At Smiths Sports Shoes Mt Eden, our experienced team uses the latest gait analysis technology to help assess your fit, comfort, support needs and movement pattern, so you can leave with the perfect pair of shoes suited to your activity.
Whether you are training for your next event, walking around the neighbourhood, managing sore feet or replacing an old pair of runners, our team can guide you through neutral, stability, cushioned, lightweight and wide-fit options.
- Treadmill gait analysis to assess your stride
- Neutral, stability, cushioned and wide-fit guidance
- Free in-store podiatry advice one Sunday a month
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What Auckland Shoppers Say
The team took the time to watch me run and fitted me with the right shoe for my stride. Best shoe-buying experience I have had in Auckland.
Huge range and genuinely knowledgeable staff. They sorted my son out for school sport and me for marathon training in the same visit.
Been coming to the Dominion Road store for years. Great advice, great service, and always a deal to be found on the floor stock.
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One of Auckland's biggest sports footwear destinations
More than 6,000 pairs presented in an easy-to-shop format, with a team ready to help you find the right fit.
Sports Footwear on Dominion Road
Our Mt Eden store is one of Auckland's biggest sports footwear destinations, with more than 6,000 pairs of shoes presented in an easy-to-shop format. Whether you are walking around the block, training for your first 10km, preparing for another marathon, fitting growing feet for school sport, or looking for comfortable everyday footwear, our team can help you find the right fit.
The Dominion Road store carries an extensive range across running, walking, trail, outdoor, sandals, gym, training, rugby, football, netball, futsal, track spikes, touch, tennis, indoor sport, school shoes, sports casuals and children's sports footwear. You will also find trusted brands including ASICS, New Balance, Mizuno, Adidas, Brooks, HOKA, Saucony, Merrell, Reebok, Under Armour, Teva, Puma, Ascent, Oofos, Thorlo, Falke, Smartwool and Feetures.
For runners and walkers, the right shoes can make a real difference. From hill walks around Maungawhau / Mt Eden and longer runs through Cornwall Park and Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill, to road running routes around Auckland Domain, the waterfront and Tāmaki Drive, Auckland's differing terrains can place different demands on your footwear. Our team can help you compare cushioning, stability, grip, width and support so you leave with shoes suited to where and how you move.
Smiths Sports Shoes Mt Eden also carries a large range of year-round specials, with 1,500-2,000 pairs of floor stock footwear typically available at 20% to 50% off the original recommended retail price. Customer Club members can also access exclusive monthly buying days, with savings on inline styles and floor specials, plus a free pair of technical sports socks for every $300 spent.
Smiths Sports Shoes Mt Eden has been helping Aucklanders find the right footwear for over 75 years. The Smith family first opened on Dominion Road in 1949 as Smith's Family Shoes, before later becoming Smiths Sports Shoes in the 1980s. Today, the store continues to serve Auckland from its 193 Dominion Road superstore, with third and fourth generation family involvement still part of the business.
We are proud to support local Auckland schools and sporting clubs. The store also offers free in-store podiatry advice with Anthony Ng on one Sunday each month. Bookings are essential, so phone the Dominion Road team on 09 630 3561 to confirm availability.
For expert fitting, technical footwear advice and one of Auckland's widest ranges of sports shoes, visit Smiths Sports Shoes Mt Eden on Dominion Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Mt Eden team can help assess your fit and movement pattern in-store. Gait analysis is useful if you are unsure whether you need a neutral, stability, cushioned or supportive running shoe.
Use the store's current returns and refunds policy for exact conditions. If unsure, contact the Mt Eden store or the online team before returning your shoes.
Our Mt Eden store offers free in-store podiatry advice on one Sunday per month, with bookings essential. Phone the store to confirm the next available session.
Yes, the Mt Eden store carries footwear suitable for school sport, including running, training, court, rugby, football and general sports shoes.
Smiths Sports Shoes stocks a range of width options across selected running, walking and training shoes. Visit the Mt Eden store for help finding the best fit.
The best shoe depends on your foot shape, activity, support needs and how the shoe feels when you try it on. Our Mt Eden team can help assess fit, comfort, cushioning and stability so you can choose footwear suited to your needs.
Most running and walking shoes last around 500 to 800km, depending on your body weight, running style, surface and how often you wear them. If the cushioning feels flat, the outsole is worn, or you are noticing new aches, it may be time to replace them.
Running shoes should feel secure, but not tight or uncomfortable. You usually need a little space at the front of the shoe to allow for foot movement, swelling and downhill running. Our team can help check the fit properly in-store.
Many running, walking and sports shoes have removable insoles, which can allow room for orthotics. Bring your orthotics into the Mt Eden store and our team can help check the fit inside suitable shoes.
Yes, the Dominion Road store supports local schools and sporting clubs. Contact the Mt Eden team to find out more.
Visit Us In Store
Pop in to the Dominion Road superstore for expert fitting and one of Auckland's widest ranges of sports shoes.