There is something really special about visiting a place like Ducker & Son. I believe they've been…read moremaking shoes since 1898. While I don't think they designed the first "Oxford" shoe, this place sure looks and feels like it was around when it was. The quality of the shoes here are spectacular, but just as valuable is the impeccable experience and treatment from the stores' operators Bob and Isobel. I managed to chat with Bob for quite a while and apart from his knowledge of shoes and upkeep, he's a hell of a gent! Bling Bling twinkle in his ear as well. Converting from dollars, 250 pounds was a little bit outside my range (ok a lotta bit) for shoes but I did take away a pair of fruity colored socks that will go great with my suit attire on wall st. This review comes miles away from my hometown NY and my visiting city of London, but I couldn't wait to share this gem with the rest of the yelp community. Go wild! Buy some shoes! Cheers!

I must agree with 'billiehol' with regard to Brogues. Having looked in the window I could see the…read morestandard had not dropped. I have had two pairs from Duckers and they are, by far, the best shoe I have worn. The quality of leather is superb and they do last. Haven't had a pair for about nine years so I might treat myself.especially if she's getting a new hat!!! They did a very nice Burgundy colour and the black brogue was for Regimental dress. Very smart..

Urgh, yes, Clarks. In the town where I grew up, Clarks was quite a good quality shoe shop. They…read moremeasured your shoes, always had them in the right size and it was good, quiet, one-to-one service. Maybe that's just because it was a small town and I was after standard school uniform shoes, but there's a world of difference between those experiences and the Oxford store. It's good for formal shoes for work or nice shoes for going out that are designed to be comfortable, rather than lots of the shoes you get in clothes shops that look good but aren't made my shoe specialists. It's not so good for browsing - at busy times there's quite a wait for an assistsant - or for buying exactly what you need quickly and efficiently. As there's not much in-between, I'd recommend elsewhere, although I still think this is a step above Barratts.

Visited Oxford branch in May and being Saturday was very busy. On mens section only one salesperson…read morebut o boy he needs a medal! Taking orders from number of customers and amazingly when brought a stack of boxes he remembered who ordered what. Very patient with us ordering 4 different pairs on 4 different occasions. Very efficient . My husband loves his shoes.

The best shoe shop in Oxford bar none. The shop sells an extensive range of Loake's shoes, leather…read moregoods and accessories, backed by fantastically knowledgeable and helpful staff. The service is second-to-none. You can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee (or something a little stronger) whilst you undertake a fitting. I was recently looking for a new pair of shoes for a wedding. The staff took their time and were able to help me find a style and colour to match my suit. I cannot recommend the store or the staff highly enough.

I could spend a lot of time (and money!) in Reign. The layout of the shop makes it feel bright and…read morespacious and the different items are sorted not just by type but also by colour. The most interesting things they have to offer appear to be placed in highlighted locations around the room and they really are beautiful pieces. Compared to the quality and prices of vintage in London, everything in Reign is a complete bargain, with most items in great condition and ranging from £5-£30. Apparently frequented by Emma Watson, Reign is a gem in the midst of Cowley road.

I was recommend this shop by a friend and had previously never noticed it was there after having…read morelived in Oxford for 2 years. And boy had I been missing out! Full of your typical glitzy and floral vintage dresses, but also casual jumpers and retro tees. I snapped up a funky vintage beige vest top with brown airmail stamps across it for the bargain price of £4.50! They also have great quality leather shoes, clutch bags and your usual vintage accessories. Worth a look if your craving a classic

Barratts is a sort of limbo between somewhere like Clarks and Faith. They're not so into getting…read morethe absolute right fit, although they do have the measuring equipment, but they do sensible shoes as well as fashion. There always seems to be something on offer and there are a lot of different types of shoe there, although a lot more for women than men. Then again, there are lots of different types of women's shoe in general. I'd say it's best for fashion shoes - there's no the expertise for buying school shoes and the trainers aren't generally designed for sport, but for casual use. The prices are very reasonable: calf length boots are about £30-£40 but there are of course some extremes, so they can go up to £80. There's a good range of accessories like insoles, laces and polish, and the staff are helpful, even if they do take a long time to fetch your shoes. What I like is that they'll help you with the fit if you want, but are happy to leave you alone if you prefer - something a lot of shoe shops could learn from.

this shoe shop use to be such a nice store but over the years it has been let down by poor customer…read moreservice or forceful staff trying to make you buy shoecare for your already pricey shoes. the store offers a range of men, women , childrens shoes and handbags, the presentation of the store is clean and prestine , and staff look well presented only there attitude lets them down the shop can be overcrowed at times but i guess thats down to being a busy business , its not my favourite shoe shop but its ok none the less just could do with improvement!

TK Maxx: The not so surprisingly secret behind so many people's designer clothes…read more The good: - You can get some real bargains - It stocks a brilliant range of clothing, from ball gowns to trekking boots. - It's not just clothes: check out their shoes, bags, sunglasses and accessories. - You never know what you're going to get - Often it's reduced just because there's new stock in the main stores now; most of it is good quality The bad: - Sometimes it's obvious why nobody's bought it - some of the items here are hideous! - Sometimes there's the perfect item but only in the wrong size. - Clothes are arranged according to size, but as there's such a variety of brands, the sizing isn't very consistent - It can feel like permanently hunting through sales bargains, including loads of clothes strewn all over the place and people barging their way around competitively.

TK Maxx - what can you say. Cut price fashion, but its not for everyone. You do have to search…read morearound for things, but you can really find some excellent bargins. You have to make sure you visit after they have had a delivery as some of the shelves (esp shoes) can be a bit bare. Look for the clearance areas and have a good rumage. Always confirm sizing on the garment as the tags can sometimes be wrong.

Office is my favourite shoe shop in Oxford. You can find it almost half way down the Clarendon…read moreCentre next to the jewellers. They do a great range of ladies shoes and the guys trainer selection is really really good. Not keen on the ladies trainer selection though. My favourite time of year to shop here is winter as they do lovely boots

This is definatley my favorite shoe shop in Oxford, selling a really great range of mens and womens…read moreshoes and boots. It is conveniently located in the Clarendon centre- opposite River Island. It is certainly not the cheapest place to get your shoes, but I think that they are worth the price as they are always good quality and often quite unusual in design. They do also have good sales a few times a year which are worth looking out for- you can shop on thier website aswell if they do not have your size in stock in the store. The staff are always helpful and friendly- even when they have to bring me several pairs of shoes to try and on and I take ages to decide!