Woot! This made my journey home far more fun! I just spotted an irregular choice shop in amongst…read morethe shipping containers of the boxpark in Shoreditch. It looses a star as the shop is pretty teeny, so can't fit enough of my future shoes-to-be BUT it is sooo mush more relaxing than fighting your way through the crowds in the flag-ship-shoeland on Carnaby Street. I will be happy to suggest meeting my boyfriend in Shoreditch after work if this means I can window shop here on the way!!

This place is great if you're looking for some new shoe. I love the fact that sales assistants are…read morealways willing to help you try stuff on and go through each item with you to ensure that it's the right size.

I had a great shopping experience with them, the staff were very helpful and friendly. The quality…read moreof the shoes is really good.

From the owner: Shoe Zone is the UK's leading value footwear retailer. We love nothing better than helping our…read morecustomers find exactly the right shoes, and always at affordable prices. Our huge selection of shoes for all the family means that whatever the occasion, whatever the outfit, you're sure to find something you'll love.

An Incredible find! The shoes are incredibly gorgeous and a great selection of sizes. I'm a 42…read more(11US) and the shop owners helped me find the perfect fit. Gave me great pointers on how to put shoes on properly and even fitted the shoes for me to ensure the sizing was correct. The shoes are designed by the lovely husband and wife team and made in Italy. Beautiful embellished satins and good quality leather shoes. Super comfortable and the heels are very sturdy! Some shoe styles even have a matching bag (purse)! I found my wedding shoes here and will be ordering more in the future. The location is easy to find and close to the metro. If you're looking for beautiful quality dress and business casual shoes, this is the place! Happy show hunting!

From the owner: Located in the heart of Petticoat Lane Market, just a few steps away from Liverpool Street Station,…read moreMary Shoes offer the widest range of Italian leather shoes & handbags, as well as the latest holiday celebration trends... A perfect gift for your loved one or just a treat for yourself! We look forward to meeting you in store!

I want to give 1 star based on service…read more Young staff was busy chatting with the other coworker, I had to ask for service ... eventually there was an additional staff that was just there for security. He was just hovering over me so it was annoying that I'm trying on Adidas NMDs and did he really think i might try to steal a pair? I look old enough not to be stealing in a store like that. Regardless, i was unhappy with their sales staff who was BSing his way. I picked up a pair of NMD i wanted to try, only to figure out it was a men's line. I asked for US 7 and when he brought it to me, it was a 7 alright but a MEN's!!! He's an idiot. I asked him if they were men's because they are way too big. He said they are unisex, so i told him then I need a men's 5. Then he came back to say they only have a 6 ... and i thought to myself, you idiot that's why it's a men's series and doesn't come in a 5. His consolation is that he can check online for a 5, i told him I'm only in the city for 2 days and not interested. He didn't try to sway me to check other colours, sizing. I had to repeat myself for a different colour in a women's sizing. Dude, don't BS me as I've bought kid size Jordan's since I was 15 and men's when they have a small enough size for my women's US 7 feet when I want the men's colourway. Disappointed at their service for a kick ass store like that. Merchandise - great variety i want to give it 4 stars!

Shoe store blissssssss!…read more I had about 15 minutes to spare on a recent Friday near Spitalfields, and was summoned to Author by the "20% off all full-price items" sign + balloons. I mean, even the most priciest of shoes discounted by 20 percent means "yay" right? Yes. Well, I didn't end up with that discount -- but I did find 2 (yes, TWO!) pairs of ankle boots on the sale rack. God bless having a weird size and a penchant for boots I can walk around London in. Score, score! One black and one brown, both fabulous and already marked down by about 25 percent to speed their exit. I'd been looking for ages to replace my Berlin flea market finds (RIP) -- and finally, I've got my upgrades. Worth the wait. The sales girls were VERY helpful, quite nice, not pushy and very accommodating. Unexpected and delightful. I walked out 2 bags heavier and a very happy woman. From the outside this looks like a posh joint, but don't be fooled -- there is something for the savviest of shoe shoppers as well, and the fancy stuff isn't overpriced. They specialize in stylish/comfortable footwear, with a few oddities thrown in for good measure. I won't hesitate to stop into their other locations when out and about, and I will surely be making the Spitalfields outpost a regular on my rotation. *as Caren H mentioned, no Amex. All other cards accepted.

Author may well be my favourite chain shoe shop ever. They have locations in Covent Garden,…read moreLeicester Sq, Camden Town, Spitalfields, etc.... all over. The shoes are a range of prices from, well, pricey, to completely affordable. I've found all the sales staff at multiple locations to be very friendly and helpful, often offering to call other branches if they lack a size you need (which, sadly, seems to often be the case... stocks aren't huge, especially during sale time. Which is the only downsize... They will advertise a huge sale, but then only have shoes in tiny and huge sizes. Alas, the plight of the averagely-footed woman, but I digress from my first world problems). The style is eclectic, but you won't find casual sneakers or uber slutty heels here. Think espadrilles, unique heels, spanish leather sandals, oxfords... good men's selection of stylish casual shoes as well. Yes, stylish casual... I'd say that is the theme here. Shoes that would go well in an Anthropologie store, basically.

Love this place. Actually amazing! Blackman's Shoes sell Dr. Martens and Solivar for an amazing…read moreprice. In addition, the owner of the store was the best. He was so friendly and helped us from the very beginning. The store had basically any size you needed, but only sold a couple of styles. Even though there weren't many styles to choose from, they had the most popular ones. I bought the Black Fine Haircell Boot from Dr. Martens here for 89 Euros and the 8 Eye Derby Boot from Solivar for also 89 Euros. Everything you buy here is affordable and at a reasonable price for these brands. Definitely advise you coming here if you are looking for cheap and popular brand name shoes!

Updating to five stars after successfully finding the shop open. The proprietor is very…read moreknowledgeable about shoes and very dedicated to helping you find the right shoe for you. The store has an amazing selection of Solovair and DMs. Worth a visit! Two notes: 1. It's cash only, no card or Apple Pay 2. The hours online don't match the actual store hours ( see notes below) --------------------------- On Yelp, Blackman's listing shows them as open on Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday. I made a trip all the way across London on Tuesday morning only to find that they are not open Tuesday at all. Their hours are Thursday through Saturday 12-5, according to the sign on their shuttered storefront. Honestly, how difficult is it to keep your hours on Yelp up to date? That trip across London wasted 90 minutes.

What a huge selection of running and sport clothing. Weather in London was super high and we…read morerealized we need d lighter clothes that would wick sweat while we walked and found exactly what we were looking for. Very very affordable and the staff were quite pleasant, helpful and easy to find

The selection in the TK Maxx's I visited in London was terrible. Way too much Tommy Hilfiger and…read morecheap stuff made in China; not enough high quality merchandise, especially with regard to footwear and handbags. Most of the footwear and handbags was cheap vinyl crap made in China. The stores are incredibly cramped. They are understaffed as well.

The Three Threads is tucked away a little on a side road in Shoreditch, and is all the better for…read moreit... It has stuck to its guns and stocks a mixture of more underground labels like the brilliant Suburban Bliss, Tenderloins and Won Hundred as well as the edgier end of more high street brands like Carharrt, Wrangler and Fred Perry. Its slightly expensive but I have happened across some great sales in there. But then again I see spending more than £80 one piece of clothing excessive...others don't. The only real gripe is the bad attitude of one of the staff there, who can be quite short with you and generally rude (mentioning no names). The rest seem nice though. Check out the collection of Pointer shoes - interesting designs that have been around for ages but only appear to have come 'in' recently.

Yes, I'm a fan of this uber cool store. Not all of the stock is to my taste but usually succeed in…read morefinding something which turns out to be a favourite staple in my wardrobe.

If a man is to live in London, he must don proper footwear. Ideally, a pair of well-made British…read moreshoes that can complement a suit superbly but still look right at home with jeans or casual trousers. They won't be cheap but given the life in them if properly cared for, they'll be of tremendously good value. With this thought in mind, I suggested we visit Grenson's newly opened shop in Spitalfields. Whilst a larger space than the Liverpool Street outpost, they had a smaller selection here. For more classic options that store may be a better bet. Still, the man minding the shop here on Hanbury Street was helpful to my shoe-buying companion, answering his various questions and fetching different sizes. I was prepared for an exhaustive search but the bloke made his mind up on the Tom style in tan in nearly no time at all. The good news for ladies: I got confirmation today that a number of the men's offerings will be available in women's sizes come fall. I'm pretty much holding my breath and trying not to burst with excitement in the meantime; at the moment there's nothing for us here.

You need to check with the shops as they don't stock the whole ranges…read more I tried the shoes in the store for size, then ordered the one I wanted on-line as it was not in the shops. The on line service is great and the delivery company is also wonderful - trackable and professional.

This place was so cool! There are tons of vintage shops around Brick Lane, but there's one specific…read moreone that's pictured in a lot of reviews (I didn't take any pictures). It's huge underground area full of vintage shops! The prices were a little too pricey for me, but the best part was the food! There's a whole street food market in that area that serves all kinds of foods, drinks, and desserts. This was where I had the best mango sticky rice I've had in a long time! Strongly recommend checking this place out!

pretty cool slept on area? similar vibes to kensington (toronto). tons of food optionsread more