Local sneaker fanatics can enjoy access to some of the most prestigious trainers in the world today – and it’s all thanks to Manchester’s first ever sneaker consignment store.
Sneaker 63 is the city’s hottest location for rare kicks and clothing – offering top-notch trainers that are guaranteed to be authentic.
The shop stocks everything imaginable when it comes to rare trainers, including collaborations from the likes of Kanye West, Travis Scott, and Michael Jordan.
But of course, these highly coveted trainers come at a price – and some pairs may set customers back a few thousand pounds.
Sneaker 63 is Manchester’s first sneaker consignment store
While typical trainer fans may find it near-impossible to land a pair of trendy kicks before their release date, Sneaker 63 is making this a reality with some help from their dedicated community.
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Amongst their stash is a pair of Chinese New Year custom Jordan 1’s – one of 50 pairs in the world – and a pair of Virgil Abloh Off White x Nike Vapormaxes. If you don’t speak sneaker, that’s a pretty big deal.
Owners have also managed to land an unreleased pair of Air Jordan 1 High Banned Patents. This footwear is currently rumoured to be widely available from October, but Sneaker 63 is seemingly months ahead of the curve.
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Whether you’re a crep collector or casual shopper, chances are you’ve been burned by a fake pair of trainers in the past, but Sneaker 63 has a reputation for being a good spot to buy and sell, as authentic clothing and sneakers are all checked and verified thoroughly.
The store is even going as far as UV light checking each pair of trainers, as well as the box and label, so you can rest assured that you won’t be stung by a knockoff.
While Sneaker 63 kicks are the hottest on the market, there’s also some amazing clothing steals on offer.
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Remember the ‘ESSENTIALS’ t-shirts that everyone was obsessed with earlier this year? It’s got them. How about the new Supreme Red Rum Jersey? Got that too, plus so much more.
Whether you’re a footwear fanatic, shoe seller, or you just fancy a pair of authentic kicks, Sneaker 63 is a must-visit location in the heart of Manchester.
Their store is open 12pm-8pm every Monday-Saturday and can be found at 63A Faulkner Street, M1 4FF.
A selection of their superstar sneakers can also be found on the Sneaker 63 website.
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Manchester Storm announce partnership with USAsports including NHL pop-ups and more
Danny Jones
Manchester Storm have announced a landmark new deal with USAsports, a dedicated home for British fans of North American sporting disciplines and global merchandising suppliers, which will see various exciting events this upcoming season.
Confirming the collaboration ahead of the pending 2026/27 campaign, this crossover will involve everything from special pop-up events to player sponsorships and much more.
USAsports specialise in officially licensed NHL, NFL, NBA and MLB clothing, and while you may have seen the odd jersey here and there at various Greater Manchester locations, they are now gearing up to work with Manchester Storm to deliver better exposure.
Whether you’re just a die-hard member of the Storm Shelter or an ex-pat who still follows an NHL franchise overseas, kit collecting and the fascination surrounding limited edition team jumpers is a big part of ice hockey fandom and culture not just here in the UK but around the world.
Sharing their own announcement, they wrote: “Manchester Storm are thrilled to announce a new partnership with USAsports for the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) season as the club embarks on an exciting new chapter at the AO Arena.
“As part of the partnership, USAsports will sponsor a Manchester Storm player throughout the season and deliver multiple NHL Pop-Up Shop events at Storm home games during the forthcoming campaign.”
On the subject of sponsorship, commercial entities are the only people who will be given the opportunity to back big players this term, as Storm are once again bringing back their ‘own-and-loan’ scheme.
Speaking on working closely with their new partners, the club’s General Manager, Ryan Finnerty, added: “We’re delighted to have USAsports on board for the 2026/27 season.
“Their passion for the fan experience really stood out to us, and their NHL Pop-Up Shops throughout the season will be a fantastic addition to game days at the AO Arena.
“We’re looking forward to working together throughout what promises to be a very exciting season.”
As casual fans here at The Manc, we’ll admit that watching the growing buzz around the resurgent ice hockey team, especially ahead of their Manchester city centre ‘homecoming’, has got us amped to dive deeper into the sport when it gets back underway next month. We’re not the only ones, either…
Drama Call opening first-ever flagship shop in Manchester
Danny Jones
Streetwear superstars Drama Call are opening their new flagship store and first-ever permanent site in Manchester city centre this weekend.
Expect massive queues and lots turning up wearing the increasingly recognisable starry logo.
Already a much-loved brand not just here in 0161 but across the nation at large, the native independent business turned street-style favourites and UK fashion phenomenon are no strangers to HUGE pop-ups in their hometown.
However, they’ve never had a mainstay location anywhere in the country, let alone Greater Manchester – well, until now, that is…
Credit: Press shots (supplied)
Debuting in the Northern Quarter this Sunday, the venue located on Tib Street will effectively serve as Drama Call‘s new HQ.
The local label has done everything from popping up vans with Manc rapper Aitch to collaborating with Man United for multiple limited edition collections, so it only felt like a matter of time before they’d make a big brick-and-mortar splash in our fair city.
Most notably, they’re also taking over the same unit as the Sheep Shop, a former skate shop and legendary urban clothing tastemaker of the 90s; they were one of the first places in Britain to stock famous names like Stüssy, Supreme, Carhartt, The North Face and many more.
With that in mind, it feels only fitting that they carry on the trendsetting tradition from the same premises, and just spitting distance from the likes of Note, as well.
And that’s not all, either: before the full launch, they’ll also be holding an exclusive cash-only shirt swap event, where a limited number of certain collector’s items will be sold for as little as £10.
Other things to note are the additions of signed vinyls by homegrown artists such as the aforementioned Aitch and even The Smiths.
In fact, the store will also feature strictly Mancunian exclusives, too.
Everything from polo shirts and tees to branded mugs, matchboxes and other accessories will be available in-store only.
NQ is bound to be buzzing across launch weekend, with doors officially opening to the public on Sunday, and we wouldn’t be surprised if you see people camping outside the front well ahead of time.
What a moment the Manc shopping scene is having right now.
Daisy Bradbury -
16th July 2021 
