2026 Ho Chi Minh City Nagashoes new store guide: buying shoes on District 1's women's clothing street — why are the weekend crowds so large?

If you're shopping for clothes and shoes on Nguyễn Trãi women's shopping street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, the newly opened Nagashoes 26 Nguyễn Trãi branch in 2026 has easily become one of the stops on many itineraries. This isn't a tiny shop that just displays a few pairs for a quick glance; it's a women's shoe store with a bright storefront, complete displays, and many customers trying on shoes. User photos show heavy foot traffic inside the store, and on weekends it can be nearly packed to the point of congestion; if you want to take your time choosing shoes, it's recommended to avoid weekends or go earlier on a weekday.

What is Nagashoes 26 Nguyễn Trãi?

Nagashoes is a Vietnamese women's shoe brand; official information shows the brand was established in 2016 and focuses on youthful, refined, elegant, and trend-following women's shoe styles.[1] Note that this article introduces the new District 1 branch that opened on July 21, 2026, not that the brand was founded in 2026; Nagashoes also has a flagship store in District 3 on Trần Quang Diệu.[2]

The District 1 branch's signage is easy to recognize, with a large shoe decoration at the entrance, and the interior mainly features white and wooden display shelves. Shoe styles range from flats, sandals, and ballet flats to high heels suitable for parties or work. You can first look at the overall styles and then try on your size; if you need a pair of shoes during your trip for photos, dinner, or events, this place is more convenient than blindly searching on the street.

Why is it not recommended to go on weekends?

What makes this store worth including in a guide is not just the styles but the fact that it really has a lot of foot traffic. Users have filmed shoppers of different ages and nationalities in the store, with people choosing items at the shelves, central display tables, and try-on areas. Nguyễn Trãi is already prone to crowds on weekends, and since Nagashoes is a new branch, its opening has attracted local women, foreign tourists, and customers brought in by social media mentions, making the store feel even more crowded.

Adjust your shopping approach when it's crowded: don't expect to finish a quick purchase in just ten minutes, and avoid wearing shoes that are hard to take off. It's best to wear socks or shoes that make trying on easy, take photos of the styles you like first, and then ask staff to help find your size. If you have multiple companions, visiting on a weekday will be much more comfortable; on weekends, treat it as a tour of a popular store rather than a quiet, leisurely boutique. This observation is based on on-site photos of foot traffic and doesn't mean every day or every time period is equally crowded.

Shoe styles and prices: suitable for travelers wanting to buy local Vietnamese women's shoes

Based on user-provided social media posts and actual photos, the shared prices for commonly seen shoes in the store range from 200,000 to 500,000 Vietnamese dong, approximately NT$240–610, RMB 52–129, or US$7.7–19; the pair the user actually purchased this time is the black high heels in the photo, priced at 419,000 Vietnamese dong, approximately NT$510, RMB 108, or US$16.[3] The above are approximate conversions rounded using recent exchange rates; exchange rates and fees may cause the actual amounts to differ; prices also depend on specific styles and individual purchase experiences, so the shoes, size, promotions and in-store price on the day should prevail.[4]

If you value everyday versatility and affordable prices, flats, low heels, or sandals are more suitable for travel; if you want a pair for dinner, photos, or events, black, white, nude, and bow styles usually coordinate more easily with outfits. Even if high heels look pretty, you should walk a few steps in them in the store to confirm that the heel, upper, and toe area won't rub before deciding to buy.

Address, opening hours, and how to get there

The Nagashoes District 1 new branch address is 26 Nguyễn Trãi, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh. Official opening information listed opening hours of about 10:00–21:00, and a later official response also mentioned the store's normal closing time is 22:00, with customers often stopped from entering some time before official closing.[2] Therefore, don't rely solely on old posts—check Nagashoes' official social channels for the latest announcements before you go, especially on weekends, holidays, or promotion days.

The most convenient way is to use Grab to pin the address directly; if you're already in District 1, you can plan Nguyễn Trãi women's clothing street as a half-day shopping route. First browse the clothing shops, then go to Nagashoes to try shoes, and after buying, call Grab to return to your hotel—this is usually more comfortable than carrying several bags and shoe boxes while walking on.

Nagashoes and Win Royal Spa: rest next door when you're tired from shopping

Nagashoes and the Nguyễn Trãi women's clothing street in District 1 are in the neighborhood next to Win Royal Spa. After several hours of browsing and trying many clothes and shoes, if your feet and shoulders/neck are tired, you can schedule shopping and relaxation on the same day. Win Royal Spa's address is 48 Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, Phường Nguyễn Thái Bình, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, open daily 09:00–22:00, and offers free luggage storage; for a full experience you can choose the Royal Vietnamese head-wash package (120 minutes), which includes Vietnamese head-wash massage, hot stones, and essential oil services.

Sources

[1] Nagashoes 官方品牌介紹

[2] Nagashoes 官方 Instagram：26 Nguyễn Trãi 新店開幕資料

[3] User-provided Nagashoes photos and social text reference: prices and wearing impressions are individual purchase experiences and do not represent all shoe styles.

Information verified as of August 2026. Nagashoes' opening hours, stock, sizes, prices, and promotions may change—please check the official latest announcements before you travel.