Central Sports have a great range of brand name footwear and shoes for all the family. Our staff can help you select the right shoe for your needs with sensible advice on finding a shoe that you can use for general wear as well as fitness or sports. Central Sports stocks footwear for all the family, a good range of sturdy kids shoes and for a wide range of sports including tennis, football, basketball, squash and volleyball. We stock all the top brands including asics, nike, adidas, new balance, reebok, mizuno, everlast, and1, puma, merrell, skechers and many more.

Q: When should I replace my shoes?
A: Generally footwear is designed to last 6 months to a year, but after that the cushioning can start to disintergrate even if you don't notice it. Your shoes might still feel okay but you will notice that your feet start to ache at the end of the day.

Q: Mesh, leather or synthetic shoes?
A: Running shoes need to be mesh to lighten the shoe and let it breathe more. Sometimes it's difficult to tell whether shoes are leather or synthetic. There are still quite a few leather shoes available, and several with leather/synthetic mix. Generally leather and synthetic shoes can be more durable, better for outside wear and winter months.The synthetics vary in quality too. For example, some of the most expensive football boots ($300+) are synthetic and they have to take a lot of wear and tear.

Q: What do I look for in a sports shoe?
Exercise, gym, running and even walking produces produces a huge impact on your feet. A shoe can have structured support, cushioning or both. Sometimes a very cushioned shoe is not good for running, and sometimes a good structured running shoe may feel firm under your feet. Netball or tennis has a lot of sideways movement meaning running shoes are not recommended.

Choosing the correct sports shoes