About 2-3 years ago, I got really into Herschel bags. There was one pattern in particuliar that I…read moredesperately wanted. It was a bright blue with palm trees. I couldn't find it anywhere except online and if there's something you need to know about me is that I don't pay for shipping. Ever. So I gave up the search and accepted that I would never have the bag of my dreams.....until one day when my boyfriend brought me to Mile End Kicks. I live nearby yet never thought about checking it out because it completely slipped my mind that it existed. But there it was. MY BAG *heart*. My boyfriend surprised me with it and I've had it ever since. Now I make sure to visit every few months to see if they've gotten anything new recently that could be cool. I don't buy very many shoes so I usually skip that section of the store.

Stumbled upon this place a few years ago when I was in Montreal and bought a pair of shoes I loved…read more I was back in the city this week and stopped in for another pair. I decided to try on something different, but was having an issue where the 9's were fitting weird in the heel whereas the 9.5's felt snug, and I was trying to figure out why. After explaining this to both the lady who was helping me and a man who appeared to be a manager(?), the man leans over to the lady and whispers "he's crazy", and then goes on to say in a lower voice that "he'll probably try all these on and just buy the initial pair" (the shoes I came back to buy). First I'll just say that it was pretty clear that there was a fit issue, as it was easily demonstrable by me trying the two shoes on and lifting my heel. I really wish he had of looked at the issue and tried to figure it out, instead of just explaining what a heel counter was and how Onitsuka's don't have them (it was two sizes of the same shoe so this is irrelevant). The lady, by contrast, provided constructive comments like 'try to really tighten the lower laces to push your foot back'. I've worked this job, and I know how customers can be a pain. And if you're not gonna be helpful, the least you can do is not make such comments within earshot of the customer. Or, maybe in French, as at least I wouldn't understand it. It was a huge turn off and I likely won't be going back, which is unfortunate because this place has an awesome show selection and the people are generally super helpful.

At first I walked to their old location and when I saw it was closed I was bummed, I bought my…read moreBlundstones there last year and I was happy with the place and the service and its proximity to my house so when I saw the sign saying they were just a little further down the road on Beaubien I grinned and carried on and was not disappointed. The new space is a bit bigger and clean and bright and full of fairly-priced super-solid winter boots. The service I had today was perfect, no pressure at all, totally friendly, perfectly bilingual, gave me all the info with no up-sell tactics or false friendliness. I tried on a couple things, found exactly what I was hoping to find, got great advice on getting my old boots resoled after an unfortunate campfire incident, and left perfectly pleased and with warm dry feet. Some of the styles here for women's boots and hats are, in my opinion, way cheesy. They have nice quality goods but I would buy more here if the look was a little less nineties and a little more high quality Canadian and US made workwear-inspired wools and leathers. But hey, that's just me. Great experience, highly recommend.

Palladium boots, Blundstones, quirky womens' shoes, all kinds of sneakers,Hershcel…read morebackpacks,locally made accessories, many from recycled materials. Prices competitive, service quick and attentive.

If you're into sneakers, Doc Marten's shoes, backpacks or skateboards, look no further. This is the…read morebest store around! Throw in some Ray Bans, bean bag chairs, leather satchels, and graphic t-shirts and flak jackets (oh, and a few retro metal lunch boxes for good measure), and you have the gist of this eclectic, wonderful store on St. Denis. There's two levels, and the main street level has the lion's share of clothing and shoes. Vans, Converse, DM's, trendy flip-flops... My kid is a sneaker fanatic and we couldn't tear her away from this store. We loved how all the differently designed sneaks were suspended from the ceiling. Like, hundreds! Yes, shoes and sneakers are a definite draw here, but there seems to be so much more hidden around every corner. And the store is deep, and there's a downstairs which has a gazillion different backpacks here. I'm not exaggerating. A gazillion. What a fun store! Very unique and funky. And the staff here were super friendly, too. Bonus! This was my kid's favorite store in all of Montreal and, if truth be known, we loved it too.

Had the best customer service experience and I'm a demanding customer. Jeb and the other staff were…read moregreat and took there time with me as I can be very indecisive. Thanks for the great experience will be shopping here for all my dr martins.

Great shoe store that carries a selection of brand names for men and women…read more Lots of quality brands like Pajar, Converse, Geox, Lascote, etc. Many leather boots and unique styles not found in your bigger stores around here. They often have sales, they even pay the tax sometimes and people running the place are very helpful. One time I bought a pair of Adidas boots from Little Burgundy which is right next door, as I walked into Bellini, a sales guys peeked through my bag and curiously asked what I got. Turns out, they carried the exact same shoe but about 30$ cheaper. I immediately turned around to return the pair I had purchased 10 mins ago in favor of this discount. Since then, I made sure to compare brands and always found Bellini had the best prices. One of the owners remembers me and everytime I walk by, he asks how I am doing and what I'm looking for. The people at Bellini make an effort to accommodate to you. It's personalized sales I haven't found anywhere else. The only drawback is that sale items are final purchase.

I had a very negative experience at this shoe store…read more When I arrived two men just inside the door were arguing heatedly. At that point it was unclear that they were affiliated with the store. I tried on three pairs of shoes over a period of about fifteen minutes, at which point one of the men who had been arguing approached me to say that I needed "to go home and think about which shoes I wanted" and that the salesperson would not bring me another pair of shoes. His tone and body language were menacing and his comments were confusing, as I had made a decision and was poised to buy a particular pair of shoes. It was also unclear how he was affiliated with the store (was he the manager? the owner?); he refused to tell me his name. He seemed agitated. I felt quite badly for the salesperson, who was caught in the middle of the situation. The salesperson was nice. Frankly, this experience was very upsetting. Maybe I walked into an already charged situation (i.e., the arguing that I heard at the outset). I certainly hope that such events aren't a regular occurrence. P.S. I'm editing this a day later to add that if you're looking for Converse, as I was, then Boutique X2O Inc on Saint Denis is wonderful, in terms of their selection, prices, and lovely shopkeepers. I went there this afternoon and found what I needed. Not getting thrown out of the store by a hostile person was definitely a plus!

Friendly, knowledgeable staff! My partner and I came in, on holiday from the States, having left…read morebehind my running sneakers. Staff couldn't have been better. Great selection of shoes, store is clean and well organized. Quality brands-craft, saucony, ASICS, brooks, hoka, QC.

Whether you are a veteran marathoner or a brand new runner you should come here for all your…read morerunning needs. The store is located right on Saint Denis and isn't far from Beaubien metro. If you drive they have a small parking lot for clients which is appreciated since the parking is metered in this area. They have an excellent selection of shoes for all types of running gaits and they carry a lot of Asics shoes which scores big points with me since I swear by this brand for my running shoes. The staff are very knowledgeable and if you don't know what kind of shoe type you need they will be able to help you with that. In addition to that they carry tons of running clothes for all seasons and accessories like fuel belts, hats and so on. The store is pricey but then again I have yet to find an affordable running store in Montreal. Sometimes if you are lucky you will find stuff on sale but if you don't be prepared to shell out the money for whatever it is you want to buy. They also offer running clinics to prepare you for races so if you are toying with the idea of running a race and would like to train in a group with some coaching look into this. These clinics work up to a specific goal race. They can be a great way to get into running or to take it up to the next level.

I met the owner today. And Yes... he is a very cool guy…read more Will purchase from him anytime.

i been years that i been going to this shop been camping for shoe for a day or 12h in the cold …read more.. that time didnt had a car so waited outside in the snow cold weather but this place u shud chek them out good people cool owner...

Go west has LOTS of fun shoes to try and all for $30 each!!! These are fun shoes for any occasion,…read morecolourful, all heel heights, and shoe stock is always changing. This is a great location for the shoe-lover on a budget. Toward the back of the store there is an amazing selection of authentic coy-boy boots which are offered in all colours and styles. These boots are beautiful genuine leather and prices vary from less expensive to lavash purchases. The owner is a lovely man and while he is usually the only person found manning the store, he makes time for each and every customer that crosses the threshold. This is one of the few stores on St Hubert that I visit even if I am not on ball gown/fancy attire search.

This place is the best affordable shoe store in Montreal. Incredibly friendly customer service…read more Amazing selection and all the shoes are $30. The owner who helped me with my selection has been running the place since 1990 and still clearly enjoys his work. Also has a large unusual stock of boulet brand cowboy boots in the back. I highly recommend stopping in.

I forgot about this place! But if you are looking for Campers or Superga they have those! The store…read moreis clean and keeps a small selection of high quality shoes for women, men and children in nice colours. These are shoes you can wear for years, kids shoes you can throw in the wash and pass on to the next little one as they grow out of them. I was there today and the owner - who has been there for 25 years - magically pulled out exactly what I needed from the back and only charged me $30. Perfecto, merci. Don't bother calling or emailing, he's not interested. Adorably, the computer he has at the cash just has shoe size charts taped on the screen, covering it entirely. I don't roll this way personally, but it makes me happy, especially when coupled with a small, tasteful collection of sensible footwear.

This shoe store has been in Montreal's Little Italy forever and sells Italian shoes made in Italy…read more I remember back in the day, Montreal was littered with independent Italian family-run shoe stores where they privately imported Italian shoes and had their own suppliers back in Italy, usually located in little out-of-the-way strip malls. I used to see those types of shoe stores in areas where the Italian community are particularly strong, areas like Lasalle, Ville Emard, Pointe Aux Trembles and once upon a time, even in Pointe-Claire. I don't know what happened, but most of those shops are now gone and it's a shame because those shoes lasted me forever and I always got compliments on them because they were singular in their styles and they were reasonably priced. I think Cortina is probably one of the few left now. The service I received here over the years has always been friendly and the shoes are great. Prices here are not cheap but for the quality you get, they are fair. I usually buy boots here.

Best shoe store in town ! Quality, excellent service and style !!! Worth shopping in every season !read more