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

My wife and I stopped in and I bought her four pairs of beautiful shoes in the charming shoe store…read more All of the shoes are custom made and the quality is extremely high. The owner is personable and very funny. He worked extensively with my wife while she tried on shoes and asked about other shoes she saw in the store. My wife is extremely happy with her shoes and we couldn't ask for a better experience.

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.

Love this spot! They get new drops every day around 11, so it's definitely best to go early. I've…read morealready found so many good pieces in the past week alone I picked up two purses and two pairs of shoes. Prices are amazing: purses are usually around $30, shoes range from $15-$25, and boots are about $45. There's always a great selection, especially for women (men's section is a bit smaller though). They also have cute accessories at the cash like sunglasses, jewelry, and keychains. Staff is super friendly too!

Hardly anyone knows about this place but this is where all unsold, all brand new Aldo shoes stock…read morego to die. No joke, I've seen brand new Doc Martens here for $34.99 (their going price for all boots). I've found pony-skin leopard print sneakers for $24.99, Hunter rain boots for $34.99, Vans sneakers, Converse sneakers, Birkenstock sandals, Keds, Toms and the list of types of shoes is endless. Anything from Aldo shoes basically, summer sandals, wedge shoes, boots, ankle booties, heels, bags, purses. You'll often see people waiting around in the front right before the store opens in the morning because they literally get new stock everyday. I'm very lucky since this is in my neighborhood so I can drop in and browse often. It looks sketchy as hell from the outside but you'd be VERY surprised as to what you might find inside. CASH ONLY

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!

If you need boots, come here. We come here on our ski trips at nearby Mt. Tremblant because they…read morehave an unbelievable selection of boots for anyone. Do you need winter boots rated to -40? They have them, and not just one brand but 5-6 brands. Do you need ski socks, sneakers, slippers, regular shoes, or practically anything footwear related? They have it. The thing I like the most about this store is that it's not a chain. It's an independent little shop run by two very helpful ladies. It's jam packed with boots of every style, from work books for me to fashionable winter boots for my wife. Prices are reasonable, and if you're smart you can find good sales deals. I'm not much of a shopper and I am especially not one to go out of my way to go shoe shopping, but this is a must visit - your feet will thank you.

I was in Montreal one weekend and saw a pair of shoes in the window I liked but Scarpa was closed…read more I took a pic, emailed it to the info email on their website, and got in touch with Mark the owner about shipping the shoes to me in New York. He had my size but there was a blemish that he went to check to see if the cobbler could fix. We remained in touch but never made a move on buying. Fast forward 2 months later and I'm in Montreal again. I went by and spoke to Diana and what do you know - Scarpa had the shoes still. Not only that, but she offered 50% off since the blemish was still there. Plot twist ! I didn't like the shoes that much in person BUT I did like another pair Diana suggested for me and bought those ! Wearing them right now and they are fire. Great experience all around. Scarpa *greater than sign*

Full disclosure: I have a serious shoe addiction. The struggle is real. Scarpa really doesn't…read morehelp my problem. One of my favourite neighbourhood shops in the Victoria village, with a great collection of shoes, ranging from casual sandals to fancy heels and a nice selection of boots. They often have unique items that I haven't seen in other stores. Service is always super friendly and helpful. Prices tend to be in the $100-300 range.