I already have running shoes and my Vibram shoes for hiking, so I don't really need any other…read moretrainers. But I'm a big fan of sports apparel and shoes, especially the colorful ones from Nike or Adidas. In Wan Chai there are a ton of sports shops to choose from, most of them carrying a big selection of sport wear at good prices. All of them have big discounts and you can normally get a good deal anywhere. But Footwear Supermarket is my preferred one. They have Reebok and Puma for running shoes mainly, but they also have some Columbia and Converse products and pretty much everything is reduced. For what I was looking for, they didn't really have 'the ones', but I still had a look because the staff didn't seem very preoccupied with me browsing around, so I kept going. I found it odd that on one of the corners they have 'normal' shoes, but I ignored those because they were, well, a little ugly, and just didn't fit in there. They also had some okay clothes. If you are looking for a fancy pair of trainers, it's probably not the place, they all look very functional, and cheap (some of the discounts went up to 50%). Because I already have what I need and I'm more looking for 'pretty' shoes, I decided to go next door, but if you need good shoes, don't care that much about the design and are not willing to spend much, it's worth checking them out. Also, for trekking shoes they're pretty good too.

Great place to get sport wears at a reasonable price. Small but got everything (almost) you're…read morelooking for or they can get it for you. Nice and friendly folks.

I was looking for headlamps for night hiking. They only…read morestock up on the "Black Diamond" brand. The guy at the register said that it's usually used for biking and only good for seeing whats directly in front of you. So, that's not what I was looking for. They are about $400HKD. I didn't really look around so I can't tell you anything else specific. If you are looking for sporting apparel, they do have lots of that here. The store is located probably 100 meters to the left of the Pizza shop.

I went to this place at the recommendation of a friend. I was looking for hiking and climbing shoes…read morefor myself as well as energy bars as an errand. The shop is located on the second floor of a commercial building and it's quite big. I first had a look at the energy bars and gels. They do carry quite a few of those, mainly USA and Swiss brands, mainstream but good quality. And then went onto the corner where they seemed to have what I was after: they did have some climbing shoes of the kind I wanted (rounded tip, for bouldering) but they didn't have the hiking ones - I was trying to find Vibram5Fingers. They only have Vivobarefoot. By the way I later found them in Escapade Sports. What I realized when I was there is that this place is great for hiking and mountaineering equipment. They carry brands like Berghaus and Montane and the clothes range is great: coats, jackets, vests, sleeping bags, backpacks, pants, thermal clothing to wear underneath and some accessories like gloves and torches. Basically everything you need for outdoors activity. And not only for men and women, they also have children's clothing. It's a specialist store and most of the clients already knew what they wanted, except me, who needed some advice on the climbing shoes...they were expensive and ended up not getting them, but so far, this is one of the few places where I have seen them, so I may have to come back.

We are talking serious business here…read more Ain't no your usual sport shoes or T-shirts "for fashion" here. And no one comes here just for "window shopping". What you can see if a lot of sport enthusiasts here to get the right gears, often to help boosting their performance. I wasn't one of those enthusiasts until I decided to join my first triathlon (albeit a short one). Unlike running or swimming, where you can just enter a race with your usual running/swimming gear, doing a triathlon requires quite some unique equipment. And that was my first time visiting Escapade. It was eye opening to see how many different things you can buy to make your race easier, even for amateurs. I bought a beginner grade tri-suit for just above HKD$1,000. Why do I need one, anyway? For instance, no one, not even the kids, will change suits between different legs, so a suit that fits for swimming, cycling, and running is essential. And a tri-suit provides a comfortable wear for swimming, yet drying off fairly quickly after you leave the water. It also has a "pad" thick enough to absorb shocks between your crotch and your bicycle seat, but not as bulky as a cycling shorts' pad, so that you feel comfortable to run too. Ever since then I'm really interested in the sport gears. Even for less popular sports in Hong Kong like hockey or rugby, you can still easily find whatever suits you. I recently bought a backpack that is designed for trail walking/running, with a water bag included. Relatively lightweight, fairly packed, yet comes with a lot of functions and spacious sections. This is the reason that sets the shop apart others. Like the German architectural principle, "form follows function", this shop provides everything under the idea of "fashion follows function".

Escapade Sports have been around for quite a while. What I like about them, is that they are not a…read moretypical sports shop like Nike, Marathon or those branded ones. Escapade Sports is an actual sports shop where fashion is not the number one key element. Their number one key element is the practicality of the sporting variety. They are a very serious sports shop, but at the same time, they do have a few fun things. They specialise in cricket, rugby, triathlons, trail running and a few other sports. For those who are looking for specific equipment, you have found your haven. They have everything, including nutrition gels, specific trail running shoes, grass hockey equipment and everything in between. The shop in Causeway Bay is bigger than the one in Central, more space, allowing more stock there as well. The only thing is, Escapade Sports in Causeway Bay is a destination shop, you will only go there if you know what you are looking for, it's not one of those shops where you just drop in, just to browse. The staff there are very friendly and knowledgable, so it's cool to go in and ask for advice.

Action X is a small shop that sells sporting gear like gloves, jackets, headlamps and the like…read more The two times I came here, they had what we were looking for but just at a limited quantity. But, the quality of the clothing that they sell are very good! If you're looking for North Face, they do carry North Face. I definitely wouldn't discourage you from coming here. I think you should, as I'd always like to support small local businesses. Considering this is HK, the shop is super small, which could be why their stock quantity is so low. But, they might have what you need, so give them a try! Staff is friendly and always helpful. They do accept Credit Cards

According to their branded copy, "Aumnie® is a Canadian born, health and wellness inspired…read morelifestyle brand." (Sounds sort of like Lululemon doesn't it?) Alas... Don't be alarmed when you arrive here and think you're at the wrong place because it looks more like an office building than a place to buy athletic gear. Hop in the elevator and you will eventually reach Aumnie's tiny Mongkok showroom. The place is pretty no frills and you'll try on your serene tank, spin bra or sharp short in a tent (and rely on a pal to drag the mirror over to said tent so you can see yourself). I found the fit of their form fitting tanks lacking and their pants just okay but I wear the looser fitting pulse singlet often and like it quite a bit. I won't be rushing back to Aumnie but it's worth a look if you're after activewear with a unique look (just make sure to try everything on)!

There are a dime a dozen adidas stores in Hong Kong, but there is only one flagship, which is…read morelocated here in Causeway Bay (#1). I'm not one that tends to cop merch when certain things drop, but as a favor to others I still made my way down here to check out the place. The store layout is excellent. With two stories, blissfully cold AC, and a plethora of memorabilia, it's an easy destination for retail therapy. Much of the gear is currently world cup oriented and the friendly workers were able to let me know that seasonal items come and go quickly in the store and that most folks will be on top of the online orders. As expected, much of the gear is top of the line pricing. Premium gear and selection comes at a cost, especially in one of the most shopping heavy parts of the city. The football (#1) jerseys are anywhere from $300 to $600HKD and the upstairs streetwear + women's gear is looking close to $1K for a proper outfit. Shoe selection is not extensive and customization is available. __________ (#1) Which also has several more stores in the surrounding malls. (#2) Ahem, "soccer" for my US friends.

They weren't kidding when they called it Sneakers Street. Literally every athletic brand you can…read morethink of exists here. Ended up grabbing like three pair of shoes due to the good sales talk by the associate helping us. Convenient location, there's plenty of drink and food places nearby if you're needing a little pick-me-up from shopping. Down the street was the infamous ladies' market as well.

Fun stop in Mongkok…read more Sneaker Street is filled with...sneakers. There are also some local markets selling fruits and vegetables. Make sure to read the signs on the road and look left, look right when crossing the street.