It’s going to be a big one for sneakerheads
A vintage pop-up is coming to a massive Manchester charity shop for six weeks(Image: Fiona Finchett / Oxfam)
A special pop-up selling retro trainers will be opening inside a Manchester charity shop – and it’ll be launching with a special appearance from an iconic local musician.
The Oxfam Manchester Superstore, located in the Manchester Fort Shopping Park in Cheetham Hill, will be unveiling the curated pop-up shop on Saturday (November 8).
Running for six weeks, the fashion pop-up will feature a big range of second-hand trainers, with iconic vintage styles from brands including Adidas, New Balance, Nike and Puma.
The collaboration pop-up will be between the family-run business Vintage Trainers, who sell a wide range of refurbished and pre-owned sneakers from their base in Hampshire, as well as online.
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Vintage Trainers have already hosted pop-up shops at a number of festivals across the country this year(Image: Vintage Trainers)
The Vintage Trainers pop-up, which will run at the Manchester charity shop until December 21, will also be accompanied by a series of workshops, offering tips on everything from trainer customisation to care and repair sessions.
“Partnering with Oxfam is a fantastic opportunity to share our passion for vintage footwear with a wider audience,” Mat Shaul, Co-Founder of Vintage Trainers, said.
“We believe second-hand trainers are more than just fashion – they carry stories and character, and we can’t wait for shoppers in Manchester to discover them. As a family-run business, we share Oxfam’s values of sustainability and community.”
The pop-up will get underway with a special invite-only, launch party on Friday night (November 7), which will feature a special DJ set from Manchester music legend Clint Boon, who rose to fame as the keyboard player of Inspiral Carpets.
The Oxfam superstore at The Fort shopping centre in Cheetham Hill(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)
The major charity shop, which spans 10,000 sq ft, opened last year and features two floors of fashion, books, music and homewares. It also has its own community space and café.
Emily Williams, Head of Sourced by Oxfam, added of the pop-up event: “We’re so excited to welcome Vintage Trainers into our Manchester Superstore.
“This pop-up captures everything we love about second-hand shopping – unique, stylish finds that also raise vital funds for Oxfam’s work tackling inequality worldwide.”
The Oxfam Manchester Superstore is at The Fort Shopping Centre, Cheetham Hill Road, Cheetham Hill, M8 8EP.
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