Truest

My husband came across this store while browsing a hotel shopping catalogue. Since the drive was over an hour away I called to confirm the store hours. The rep advised the store would be closed from 5pm till 7pm due to a special engagement. So we decided to make a special trip given that we would arrive a few hours prior to 5pm. We arrived around 230pm and the store was closed! Really. What a waste of our valuable time! However, the owner reached out to us and apologized for the inconvenience which was pretty cool. I will def make a 2^nd trip in the future bc their collection look off the chain! Just be sure to double check in! Lol

Easily could have spent a thousand in here! But can’t and won’t deal with the attitude. I mean I know it’s consignment but everywhere I have been they at least let you try on the shoes even if you can’t walk around! I guess I’m sticking to the Internet and RIF/​Flight Club back home. If I want Melrose attitude I’ll go home and get it.

Amazing shop filled with a great collection of shoes and streetwear. This is a consignment store so of course a lot of the products are gently used and priced higher. John has a well-​curated collection of different types of shoes for every type of person: runners, SBs, Jordans, all of it! John is extremely knowledgeable of his huge inventory and will offer advice if you’re looking for your grails :)
Truest also has their own tees and tanks for men and women. Love their vinyl stickers. I love this shop because it’s constantly changing because of the non-​stop growing of their inventory. Keeps it interesting :) Be sure to support local! It’s a great cycle where the money you spend here goes back into the pockets of locals.
Btw, love Boozer the shop dog, he looks like Falcor from Never-​ending Story!

damn, im trying to call these fuckers! someone give me an accurate number.

Date of Visit: whenever John has something good for me :)
Reason for Visit: because John is a handsome buggah
SNEAKER HEAVEN… just hearing those two words will likely cause every sneakerhead to drool all over themselves. I’ve been fortunate enough during my lifetime to have visited some of the famous and well known sneaker consignment shops around the world i.e. FlightClub, Rif LA, Skit Tokyo and Osaka… and I’ll have to put Truest as part of that elite list of consignment shops. Why… because of several reasons:
1. The Owner: John Om is a true ambassador to the sneaker community especially in Hawaii. To many he is considered a shoe god, but personally I think he is mortal ;) John definitely takes care of his customers and provides the best service once you step foot into the door. In short, customer service is on point… numba one!
2. The Products: the selection of sneakers he has in his shop is like I said… HEAVENLY. If you’re ever on a lookout for some ‘grails’ it is likely John will have it in stock at his shop. Some of the sneaker brands that are sold at his shop are Jordans, NIke SB Dunks, Lebrons, Kobes, all types of Runners, and the list goes on. He not only sells sneakers, but also sells clothing and headwear apparel (i.e. Supreme, BAPE, super limited Truest shirts/​hoodies/​beanies/​no show socks)…not to also mention the cute Kaws figurines… yessss Kaws :)
3. Networking: you will never know who you will bump into when you swing by the shop. This place never falls short of customers and is constantly filled with loyal sneakerheads at any time of of the day which gives you a great chance to small talk and chit chat about your favorite sneakers and upcoming releases. You may even get lucky and bump into some well known Hawaii sneakerheads like Joel aka Dukininam or Yujin aka DunksnJordans… my personal Hawaii sneaker idols aside from the great John himself.
4. Boozer: cutest dog on the face of the Earth… and the ladies won’t disagree with me.
If you’re still reading this review, I am thankful; and if you’re not, it’s probably because you’re already on your way to Truest. Please show your support to my homie John and his shop… and hope you find those shoe grails!
…don’t forget to follow him on his Instagram @TruestHawaii and don’t forget to use his hashtag #TruestHawaii and #TruestHi

There is a lot going on in here. Mostly kicks that have already released and now are tripled in price. Probably some items in there that I would have liked but didn’t have time to go shoe by shoe. However they did have a nice selection of limited kicks. If you got the coin they probably have what you want. — (Giving an additional star as I just learned its consignment and you buy /​sell here).
As for the shirts made for the store, they were nice, nice design, good quality shirts, plain simple, but they had NO sizes except for a XL and up. And me being a M it wouldn’t work. I ended up buying a XL just to buy it (will give to a friend). Must have caught them on a bad day.
Off to Kicks HI next. Hope they have a tee in my size.

Best place in Hawaii to find all kinds of kicks! From new release, old school classics, to expensive rare gems (GRAILS)!Owner John is a great friendly guy. True Aloha in that store! A must to visit if you in Hawaii!

Best shoe store! John is the best! Too many shoes for his own good hahaha. And boozer is just the sweetest dog ! Great place to find the hottest kicks, might even find your holy grails! John won’t let you walk out with all hamajang shoes unless you REALLY insist that you want them!

Awesome kicks but worst service ever. Went in planning to spend over $ 1000 but spent nothing due to unwillingness of the staff member to interact at all let alone actually help me out.

One of the dopest shops in Hawaii. Their kicks are on point but what i loved most was the consignment Supreme, Neighborhood, and Bape! Also they sell Bearbricks Kaws etc. dope store! Love it

The most humbling owners/​couple I know. I remember coming here for the first time a year ago and even then I thought they had pretty good selection. Here I am back a year later and I swear their selection has more than doubled and still growing. I was especially happy I was able to score a pair this time around because their GS sizes are known to sell out quick. Aside from their selection they have the best prices I’ve seen and I can vouch for that. Comparing to what I’ve seen in the mainland they don’t over price their kicks. Although Hawaii has been on the sneaker scene for a while now, Truest has definitely reinforced this. For anyone visiting Oahu and looking to score a pair or two I highly recommend you check this place out. Jon and his wife are the definition of true aloha.

Great shop, tons of variety, and great owner. John is very amiable and professional. It is a consignment shop so expect limited sizes but a wide selection of kicks. He also sells clothing (Bape, Kidrobot, Supreme.) I also sold some shoes with him and very easy business transaction. If you’re a sneakerhead, definitely come through.

Damn! This place has tons of awesome shoes, many at a great price. I’ve been collecting Air Max 90’s and this place had a whole row of em, many older and rare models at a decent price. I ended up getting an older pair of 90’s at a more than fair price. Will definitely come back when I’m in Hawaii!

I’ll start off by saying this place is unique and has a good variety of sneakers that are hard to find. Thats just about the only positive thing about this place.
I mainly go on Unilocal to read how customer service and prices are. This place lacks both!
Visited that place to sell a pair of unused shoes. I walk in. Theres two guys at the register. One turns to look at me and turns back to the other guy. The guy (i believe Jon is his name) whos at the reg never looks up and continues doing basically nothing. No greeting, no Hi,…no Aloha. I walk up to the counter and present the shoes i want to sell with the box and everything. He examines the shoes thoroughly. Obviously there are no scuff marks or dirt as i never used them and stayed in the box. He sees that the price is still on the box ($ 70). He then proceeds to tell me he can offer me a pity $ 30 for ‘em. Im thinking in my head, «What a prick! Am i really gonna let him rip me off like this?» But i know that i will never be able to use the shoes. I tell him how about $ 35 (50% of the cost). He then proceeds to «do some research» on his desktop and ipad, not saying a word, he opens his reg and hands me $ 35. At this point i am appalled with this «businessman». I take the money and look around his shop. I glance at the two guys and Jon is smiling at his friend holding the shoes that i just sold to him. I could tell he was thinking, «Look at what we just scored for half the price». I found the same model shoe on the shelf and he was selling it for $ 100.
Overall, poor customer service and a rip off.

Sold a few pair of shoes through Truest and have to say that I appreciate doing business with John. He is professional, courteous, and down to earth. He keeps good contact with me and has promptly notified me whenever pairs have sold. Payouts are issued on said dates and are always ready and waiting to be picked up.
Parking is currently limited to street parking but the shop is also located along the bus route.
5 stars for this awesome place.

I love everything about this shoe consignment shop! My husband is a huge sneakerhead who spends all his free time researching and acquiring rare sample and limited release shoes. Truest is the only place he trusts to display and sell his high ticket collection pieces, and it’s not hard to see why.
PARKING– Only metered street parking. If you park in the neighboring parking lot, your car will be towed, so be sure to find street parking near Mc Donald’s.
OWNER– John is extremely sincere, kind and honest. His love and passion for shoes is evident in every way and it’s always a pleasure to sit down and talk to him. He makes you feel comfortable and confident in your purchases and doing business with him.
BRUISER– John’s trusty sidekick! You’ll see him perk up whenever someone passes by the shop. He’ll follow you around the store and shower you with tons of love! Just be careful when you leave and make sure you don’t accidentally leave the door ajar.
PRICES– All prices are set and negotiated by the shoe owner, which John has no control over (so do not fault him for high prices). Keep in mind that some shoes are sold in sets which were contracted as non-​negotiable.
For shoe sellers– John takes 18% from the shoe sale and will thoroughly explain and prepare a contract for you to sign. He keeps you updated on the status of your shoes and lets you know if someone is interested in a high ticket pair. If he sells your shoe, he cuts checks every other week.
Just remember:
–No returns
–Keep an eye out for new items (high ticket/​rare finds are displayed behind the counter and he’s going to start selling vinyl figures soon!)

open for about 5 months now, this store sells pretty dope shoes!
i was especially drawn to the Simpsons vans!
they have tons of specialty, limited edition shoes, much i’ve never seen… but WOW. lots of Jordan’s, lots of limited Vans, all kinds…
of course these shoes come with hefty price tags, but they’re not your average «Payless» kind of kicks… so of course they’re going to be more expensive.
if you’re an enthusiast — this is definitely the place to get your stylish and unique shoe fix!
p. s. — they’re located right next door to Mono (which also has cool stuff)…

I have lots of respect for individuals who transform their beautiful dreams into reality; it takes a tremendous amount of commitment & courage to create a business around your dreams. Even though, I own exactly one pair of kicks, I was immediately drawn to TRUEST Hawaii because of their impressive display of sneakers & their section of cell phone accessories + jewelry created by the owner’s wife.
TRUEST Hawaii is the first consignment, shuffle, buy, & sell sneaker location in Hawaii; their selection of kicks is a sneakerhead’s dream come true. TRUEST Hawaii has wall-​to-​wall shelves overflowing with bright, great condition, rotating collection of kicks.
If you’re a sneaker head, searching for your first pair of kicks or interested in a quality sneaker consignment, Truest Hawaii is your go to shop. There’s no pressure to purchase anything & I’m positive the individual who purchases your kicks will feel fresh to death. Follow TRUEST Hawaii for newest additions to the consignment & upcoming events no sneakerhead wants to miss.

To John C or whoever you are — clearly, this is not the store for you nor is it in your budget, perhaps? If you were an enthusiast for authentic, hard to find sneakers and basketball shoes, maybe you could appreciate what Truest is all about. Instead you waste your time in creating a fake Unilocal user name to bash a brilliant idea served especially for the local community. It’s obvious that you’re a hater.
FYI — TRUEST, by definition means consistent with fact or reality; not false or erroneous; reliable, genuine and accurate. John C (or, whoever you are), sorry that you couldn’t put two and two together. Again, instead you’re a hater.
TRUEST is a breath of fresh air — this is what Hawaii has been waiting for, FINALLY! Consignment, shuffle and buy — plus new shoes on the shelves as well!
In my opinion, I would feel 150% more comfortable spending my money ($$$$) on shoes I actually get to see, feel and try on. So far, I’ve heard much positive thoughts and support within the local community about TRUEST.
Everyone, let’s continue to support local businesses!

I have the distinct pleasure of working right next door to these guys. Let me tell you, the work they put into the place alone is absolutely stellar. They spent months turning and old dingy moped store into this immaculate beauty. They built the upstairs loft from scratch and spent long hours past midnight fixing up the place.
They have a very good selection (mostly Nike’s, but other stuff too) at really reasonable prices. I was looking at a pair of Jason Dill x Vans Snakeskin Authentics. They probably originally retailed for $ 100 and currently sells on eBay for $ 275, they were asking for $ 150. Not bad, not bad at all.
If anyone knows this unicorn personally, you might recall my various over the top shoes (WHO DOESN’T LIKE MY PURPLE GLITTER CONVERSES?).
So this is kind of a dream come true that a business like this opens next door to where I work —
GOODBYE HARD EARNED MONEY.
HELLO ROCKIN KICKS.