Try on the best brands in running shoes, right here in Bardon

stokelab is Brisbane’s road running specialty store. We’re here to help you find the right shoes, gear and advice for your running, whether you’re building consistency, training for your next event, or lining up for race day.

Our team are runners too, so the goal is simple: help you cut through the noise, compare your options properly, and leave with gear that feels right for you.

Being based in Bardon means you can shop locally, try things on properly, and get real help without guessing online.

Why visit in person?

• Compare brands side by side, from everyday trainers to carbon race shoes
• See how Nike, adidas, Asics, Hoka, On, Saucony, New Balance and Brooks all fit differently
• Try shoes on in-store instead of guessing from photos and sizing charts
• Test selected shoes on the treadmill
• Get honest advice from a team who live and breathe running

Our Bardon running shop stocks a broad range from major running brands, including Nike, adidas, Asics, Hoka, On, Saucony, New Balance, Brooks and more.

Find our Bardon shop

You can find stokelab at 76 MacGregor Terrace, Bardon QLD 4065.

We’re a handy stop for Brisbane runners who want to shop locally and get help in person, without the wait for delivery or the uncertainty of buying blind.

We recommend parking on MacGregor Terrace, opposite the shop, where there is free one-hour parking during the week and on Saturday, plus unlimited free parking on Sunday. There is also a small car park near the corner of MacGregor Terrace, Jubilee Terrace and Simpsons Road, and you can often find easy parking on Simpsons Road and Northam Avenue.

the stokelab difference

What sets stokelab apart is the combination of specialist product, local service and a genuinely welcoming approach. We curate running shoes, apparel and accessories for different running styles, foot shapes and goals, then help you work out what actually suits you.

That might mean your first proper pair of running shoes, a dependable daily trainer, a carbon-plated race shoe, or some help understanding the differences between models. Whatever your pace, we’re here to help you make a better choice.

More than a shop

stokelab is not just a place to buy gear. We’re invested in Brisbane’s running community and in helping people enjoy running more, whatever that looks like for them.

That’s part of why we put time into community runs, product test opportunities, and making the shop feel approachable for both experienced runners and people just getting started.

Run with us

stokelab’s current group run offering is our free, coached Wednesday Run Club in Red Hill, just a short distance from the Bardon shop.

• When: Every Wednesday, 5:30am to 6:30am
• Where: Meet next to Red Hill Bowls Club, Red Hill
• Coach: Meagan Brown
• Cost: Free
• After: Coffee after the session

The session is coached, welcoming and designed to work for a range of abilities, from newer runners through to people training for events. It’s a good way to connect with the local running community and build some consistency into your week.

See full run club details and register here.

Why stokelab

• Local, expert advice and personalised service
• Premium range of running shoes, apparel, nutrition and accessories
• Friendly staff who are passionate about running and happy to help
• Chance to compare major brands in person before you buy
• Treadmill testing on selected shoes
• Free weekly coached run club near the shop

Whether you’re chasing a PB, building back into routine, or simply after better gear and better advice, stokelab is here to help.

We’re here for good times. Whatever your pace.