What is Takkies?
An athletic shoe, a trainer, a sneaker.
Where To Buy Takkies In Pretoria?
Nike Factory Store
Located in: Atterbury Value Mart
Address: 94 Atterbury Road Atterbury Value Mart Centre, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 87 758 8619
Europa Art – Merlyn Park Shopping Centre
Located in: Merlyn Park Shopping Centre
Address: Shop No. G9/10 B, Merlyn Park, Atterbury Rd, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0063, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 12 368 1612
Gaby’s Gear
Located in: Merlyn Retail Park
Address: Menlyn Retail Park A31, Lois Ave, Newlands, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 12 348 2494
Are there Takkies in South Africa?
Tekkies is the South African word for trainers / sneakers but specifically the running, ‘dad’ version of the shoe. There is actually an entire chain of stores named after sexy running numbers.