Sneakers
Men’s, women’s, children’s and unisex sneakers from brands including Nike, Air Jordan, New Balance, Asics, Converse and Puma.
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About
Jack Lemkus, trading as Lemkus, is a sneaker and apparel retailer based in Cape Town, with a physical shop in St George’s Mall and an online store. Established in 1935 by Jack Lemkus, the family business originally sold sporting equipment and has since developed a focus on sneakers, clothing and sneaker culture.
Its range includes footwear for men, women and children, alongside unisex styles, apparel, accessories and sneaker care products. Listed sneaker brands include Nike, Air Jordan, New Balance, Asics, Converse and Puma. The online shop groups products by audience, brand and sneaker style, with separate sections for new arrivals, upcoming launches and sale items. Customer support is available for product enquiries and online orders.
Services & products
Men’s, women’s, children’s and unisex sneakers from brands including Nike, Air Jordan, New Balance, Asics, Converse and Puma.
Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, with dedicated apparel collections online.
Accessories sold alongside the sneaker and apparel collections.
Products designed to help maintain the appearance of sneakers.
Online shopping for footwear, clothing and accessories, with support for product and order enquiries.
Location & hours
26a St Georges Mall, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
Get directions| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Public holiday hours may differ — check with the business.
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Reviews
4.4
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Google user
I would like to take a moment to commend Shireen for her outstanding service. From the moment I walked into the store, she was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely eager to assist. Her friendly attitude and professionalism made the entire shopping experience enjoyable and stress-free. Shireen went above and beyond to ensure that I found exactly what I was looking for, offering helpful suggestions and demonstrating excellent product knowledge. She was patient, respectful, and handled everything with a positive energy that truly stood out. It’s rare to come across someone so dedicated to customer satisfaction. Shireen is an absolute asset to the team, and her exceptional service will definitely keep me coming back. Thank you, Shireen, for making my visit such a pleasant one!
Google user
I recently purchased a NOCTA Nike Drake jacket online as a gift for my husband. Unfortunately, when I gave it to him four days later, we realised that it was too big. I contacted Lemkus to ask whether it would be possible to exchange it in-store instead of going through the online return process. Riyana was incredibly accommodating and immediately responded that my husband could exchange it in-store, with absolutely no hassle. When he went into the store, he was assisted by Carlo, who provided such an amazing customer experience. The entire process was smooth, friendly and effortless from start to finish. A huge thank you to Riyana and Carlo for going above and beyond and making the exchange such a pleasant experience. This is what excellent customer service looks like! 🙌❤️ I really appreciate the assistance and will definitely continue supporting Lemkus. Thank you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Google user
Excellent and fast service. Placed an order on Saturday chose the wrong size by mistake. I phoned them early monday morning informing about the incorrect size they changed it to the correct size and my order is ready for collection today which is Tuesday and a day after i corrected my size. Mind u im in Plettenberg bay. I'm impressed and blown away. Thank you thank you thank you. Happy customer from Plett.
Google user
Had an amazing experience with the online store. The pickup process was smooth and effortless. The quality of the shoes that I bought were also of high quality. I can safely say that Lemkus is a reputable and high quality store.
Google user
I have been a loyal customer of Lemkus for several years, and throughout this time I have consistently experienced exceptional quality and outstanding customer service. Each visit to the store has been a positive one. The team is professional, welcoming, and always readily available to assist. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction truly set them apart. I would also like to commend the efficiency of your online service. Orders are processed promptly and deliveries are consistently fast and reliable. Thank you for maintaining such high standards over the years. It is greatly appreciated.
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