what a remarkable little shop! it doesn't look like much from the outside but inside its a treasure…read moretrove of shoe brands. you can buy Doc Martens, Crocs, Seasalt sandals, Sketchers, and a whole lot more. this space also includes a skateboarding wall, and you can pick up a new pair of trucks, wheels or bearings with your board. Service was a bit lackadaisical but hey, we're on holiday so time pressure isn't an issue. But also the reason for only 4*

This little shop is so unassuming, if you were wandering up the high street you'd need to keep your…read moreeyes peeled to even see it but it's got some really great stock and is well worth a peek inside. If like me, you have a small fetish for summer sandals then this is the place for you right now. The shoes probably cater towards slightly older folk who have a real love for comfort because they sell birkenstocks but I love me some birkens and usually find them quite difficult to track down in Cardiff. They stock hush puppies and cloggs as well, so if you like that kind of thing, you'll LOVE it here.

Buzz has managed to retain its position as one of Cardiff's coolest shoe shops despite stiff…read morecompetition from chains such as Schuh. With Converse, Blowfish, Vans, Draven, Dr Martens and lots of other popular brands in stock, Buzz appeals to students with fresh loans or people looking for mainly non-work shoes - although it also stocks some great boots in the winter. The staff are generally really helpful and quick to serve you. By making sure their stock is constantly changing and bang on-trend, Buzz has stayed ahead of the game and - with its independent status - has that added cool factor.

This is an amazing shoe shop. Staff were so helpful and…read morepatient. I'm so fussy about what I like. They gave me an honest opinion too, rare these days.... Need new boots so making the journey as well worth it. Thanks guys...... much appreciated. See you soon

Banburys is a huge department store, it incorporates a lot of concession store and also a huge…read moreperfume counter and homeware section. Upstairs is a restaurant that is well frequented by locals looking for a quiet break in the middle of their shopping. It is a higher end store and therfore tends to be quite pricy but it is well alid out with an great selection of products.

This Banburys is a very big store. When you go in the door you come straight to the fragrance and…read moremake up counters. There are always really friendly staff here who are happy to advice you on what products are best for you, they also let you sample the fragrances. The you will get to the clothes and shoes. Then at the very back of the store they have the bits you can buy for your house like plates, kettles, and glasses etc.. I do find some of the bit a a bit expensive but you can see they are good quality. Then to the left of the shop they sell craft stuff such as wool for knitting, cross stitches, patterns etc.. There is a another entrance door here so if you are just after buying some wool you can go in this way. Upstairs there is more clothes and underwear for sale and there is a big cafe. They sell some lovely food in the cafe we often go there when we have been shopping and need to sit down.

A great shoe shop for all kinds of footwear for the whole family: leather, synthetic, shoes, boots,…read moreand slippers. It's fairly small as it's in the arcade but it's stuffed full of bargains. (I bought a lovely pair of boots yesterday for only £15) It can get quite crowded in the aisles between the racks of shoes. Well worth a look though.

Not a shoe shop that would please Carrie Bradshaw (you won't find high heels let alone Manolo…read moreBlahniks here) however Rowberry's really is one of Swansea's premium shoe stores!