With new shops opening up every day and others closing down, it’s hard to keep up with Melbourne’s retail landscape sometimes.
Therefore the simple act of choosing where to buy the latest hot pair of sneakers or skate deck can often represent a very tough challenge.
Thankfully, as we are in the know, we’ve decided to help you with this list of 9 brilliant skateboard shops in Melbourne.
Presented in no particular order, the retail outlets below all offer a great range of products, excellent service and have staff who really know their stuff.
Visit any of them and you’ll set yourself up to be one happy little skater boy – or girl.
1. Twelve Board Store
Situated in Richmond, the Twelve Board Store is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary in business.
Since opening its doors in 2013 it has developed a reputation for selling the most popular products from all the most iconic brands.
More than being a retail outlet though, it has fostered a real sense of care in the community. Not least because they provide genuine advice to customers on the best snowboard and skateboard items for their particular requirements.
Address: 435A Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
Phone: +61 3 9421 2293
Hours: Mon – Wed 9:30 am – 6 pm, Thu – Fri 9:30 am – 7 pm, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 11 am – 4 pm
2. Trigger Bros
One of the O.G.s of the surfing scene in Melbourne, Trigger Bros have been offering all kinds of boards to Victorian surfers for over 50 years.
Originally crafting surfboards out of their backyard, owners Phil and Paul steadily grew into the bigger board manufacturer on the state’s east coast.
Now also selling wetsuits and clothing, as well as gear related to snowboarding, sailboarding and skating, they run three outlets around the Mornington Peninsula.
If you love your surfing and are in the area, they are well worth checking out.
Address: 7 Ross Smith Avenue West, Frankston VIC 3199
Phone: +61 3 9770 2223
Hours: Sat – Thu 10 am – 5 pm, Fri 10 am – 6 pm
3. Fast Times Skateboarding
Launched in 2008, Fast Times Skateboarding is a stalwart in the Melbourne CBD.
Operating with the simple goal of offering customers the best selection of skateboards, footwear and apparel you can find in the city, what they don’t have available is probably not worth buying.
Apart from selling fantastic products, what sets them apart from their competitors is that they strive to maintain a space where the skating community can congregate.
Whether this is to watch a video premiere, or for a chat and a pint, it is a veritable social hub for those who embrace the skating lifestyle.
Address: 121 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: (03) 9639 7121
Hours: Mon – Wed 10 am – 6:30 pm, Thu 10 am – 7 pm, Fri 10 am – 8 pm, Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 11 am – 6 pm
4. Blunt Skateboarding
Alright, so technically Blunt Skateboarding is not based in Melbourne. But you can easily get there from the city so that is good enough in our books to feature on this list.
A hardcore skater fashion store they stock some of the coolest and cutting edge skating equipment and streetwear currently available.
The staff and their commitment to customer service are also fantastic.
Address: 101 Surf Coast Highway, Torquay VIC 3228
Phone: +61 3 5261 7590
Hours: Mon – Sun 9 am- 5 pm
5. Hemley Skateboarding
Located on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, Hemley Skateboarding is a trendy, boutique skate shop that is known for selling the best range of hardware, apparel and footwear you can buy in Melbourne.
Independent since 2004, their range incorporates both international and local labels. All of these are offered at prices that represent outstanding value for money.
One of the coolest things about this retailer is that their staff are all keen skaters. So they have an instinctive understanding of what you are looking for.
Address: First Floor, 259 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone: (03) 9419 3121
Hours: Mon – Fri 10 am – 6 pm, Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 11 am – 5:30 pm
6. Simply Skateboarding
Simply Skateboarding is the place to visit for those who think skating is a way of life.
Boasting not just a retail skate store, but also a museum, art gallery and indoor ‘skateland’, they strive to aim to help young people progress through the skating ranks, not just through their products, but also experienced and fully qualified coaches.
Head on over to Ringwood to check them out.
Address: 6 Ringwood Street, Ringwood VIC 3134
Phone: +61 423 085 956
Hours: Mon – Tue 11 am – 6 pm, Wed – Sun 10 am – 10 pm
7. Street Machine
An institution in Prahran, Street Machine prides itself on offering some of the coolest hardware and best quality skate decks around.
In particular, they focus a lot of their efforts on offering their customers premium streetwear labels that are not always easy to find.
A funky venue in which to shop, the staff here are passionate about skating. They also take the time to understand your needs to provide you with the best recommendations possible to enhance your skating experience.
Address: 302 Chapel Street, Prahran VIC 3181
Phone: 03 9510 5517
Hours: Mon – Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 11 am – 5 pm
8. Ballistyx Board Store
Another Ringwood based retailer, Ballistyx Board Store is an awesome skate store to spend a bit of time in.
Boasting a very impressive range that incorporates many of the latest releases from the top skate brands, these guys have been serving the local surfing community for over 30 years.
As well as skateboarding gear, they also stock a huge range of snowboarding equipment. Much of which can often be bought at fantastic sale prices.
Address: 60 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood VIC 3134
Phone: +61 3 9870 9991
Hours: Mon – Wed 9 am – 5:30 pm, Thu – Fri 9 am – 6 pm, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 11 am – 4 pm
9. OCD Skate Shop
Over in Mordialloc, the OCD Skate Shop has steadily developed a reputation for being one of the best skateboard shops in Melbourne.
Passionate about offering their customers the best brands available at prices that represent outstanding value for money, they are known in particular for their huge range of decks.
One of their main USPs is that they stock items from both global and local brands that are not available anywhere else in Australia. So if you are looking for a product with an air of exclusivity about it, this is the store for you.
Proudly Australian owned and keen supporters of the Aussie Skateboard community, they also sell a wide selection of wheels, trucks and shoes.
As you may well imagine, their customer service is exceptional too.
Address: 1/18 Bond Street, Mordialloc VIC 3195
Phone: +61 3 9588 0288
Hours: Mon – Fri 11 am – 5 pm, Sat 10 am – 4 pm