Gate-side shoe run by ABC Mart in ITM’s Terminal T
ABC Mart in Osaka Itami’s Terminal T is the airport’s main stop for sneakers, casual shoes, and basic footwear gear before you board. It sits airside in the domestic area, so you clear security first, then pass it as you head toward several T concourses and gates. Stock leans toward mainstream Japanese high-street brands plus global labels you already know from city malls.
Pricing at ABC Mart is roughly in line with downtown Osaka branches, with frequent promo tags and sale racks that can drop certain pairs by 10–30%. You’ll see everything from simple slip-ons under ¥4,000 to higher-end sneakers over ¥10,000, along with socks, insoles, laces, and shoe care spray at convenience-store level prices. It works well if your checked bag ate your only pair of comfortable shoes and you need a same-day fix.
Hours generally track terminal shopping times, opening in the morning around the first domestic departures and closing shortly before the final T flights, so you’re covered for most 07:00–21:00 bank departures. Being inside security means you don’t lose time backtracking to landside shops, and it’s an easy stop if you’re killing 15–20 minutes near your gate.
No standout “grail” releases here, but ABC Mart’s airport branch still has decent size runs in common men’s and women’s ranges, especially 24–28 cm. If you’re over 29 cm, stock thins out fast, so check the sale wall first where odd sizes sometimes end up. Quick tip: snap a photo of the box label and price tag before you walk to the register; it speeds things up if staff need to pull your size from the back.