Remember the fairy tale of The Elves and the Shoemaker? Well, when I walked in here, I was almost…read morecertain that this was the Shoemaker. The shop is a tiny little shop, with leather in a pile, a heavy duty sewing machine, and many finished shoes in racks. All the shoes are handmade, and he has been making these for 20 years. What an amazing skill, and I am so happy that this shop is still around. It's a great shop to get sandals, slippers, and doc martenesque shoes where you get to meet the man who makes them! He does repairs too, so bring on down your old shoes and him and his elves will fix them up good. If you need a good boot, or some sandals for the summer, don't go to the high street; come here instead for something different!

If ever there was a shop that is as it was a hundred years ago, this is it. A prime example of a…read moretraditional skill taught, learnt and being used to earn a decent living. Phil Wilkins is said labourer and The Handmade Shoe Co is his business set up through the traditional working of leather. Having been in the game for some twenty seven years Phil has set up shop in central Bristol in his shop space / working space. Being something of a small time craftsman myself I have from time to time popped in to get information and advice. The shoes, bags, belts and leather accessories are all made on site and of good quality. The shoe designs are unique and can be made to measure even the tiniest of paws and the biggest of loafers. This is also a good place to bring any leather goods that need repairing. A good place indeed to see people, not machines, hard at work doing what they love.

I can't really fault this little store in the centre of Bath's main drag. I've bought a few pairs…read moreof skate shoes here in the past, never had to take anything back or whatever, and always received good service from the young, sexy staff members. Yep, this place is quite hip and cool. It stocks everything from women's high-heel boots to retro style canvas trainers and everything in between. There's always a good stock in, so rarely do they not have your size, unless it's a sale and they only have a couple of pairs left to sell. It's expensive, but show me a shoe shop that isn't.

This shop exists quite discreetly in a lane off Park Street. Seeing as Park Street has many…read moreclothing shops which are quite popular, every time I try to explain where Seven is, I draw blank looks. When I say, it's right next to The Woods, people usually nod and say 'Yeah, we know The Woods, but I didn't know there was anything next to it..' Well there is! A shop just bursting with flavour, style and individuality. The next time you're shopping up Park Street, or drinking at The Woods, keep your eye out for this graffiti laden shop and enter its grotto of awesome tees, caps, shoes and posters; some produced by the designers at Seven, others by independent Bristol designers and also a handpicked selection of other imports. This is just a really cool shop - small but everything in there is ace.

This place is cool…read more This shop reminds me of the little vintage/independant boutiques I used to rummage through during my time in East Berlin. You access it by walking down the stairs from the front door into a small shop area. There's pretty cool music playing and a small selection of clothes which isn't too confusing to navigate. Check out the little suitcase of vintage items right by the stairs, definitely a few cool finds in there, all for £10, and above that there are some awesome trainers. If you're looking for a designer tee, they print their own, for RRP of £25 but you can find sale ones for as little a tenner. It's a very low-fi shop; they don't even have a till, but appreciate any custom they get and are really grateful and friendly.

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*

One of the better experiences in my Northampton brogue hunting adventure, owing to the fact their…read moreselection was bigger than most. In the end though, I still left empty handed. Worth a visit if in the area.

I called at the factory shop to buy a pair of shoes. I ended up buying two!…read moreNot cheap but extremely good value. How can I write this? I damaged my brown leather shoes on the day I bought them. I was distraught. I rang the shop and was advised to return them to see what they could do. I received them back today. WOW! I seriously cannot tell where the damage was. Fantastic service and craftsmanship to be proud of. Church shoes are the best. It is a pleasure and a privilege to wear and own them. Thank you.

If the shoe fits, buy it in every colour! No, I don't have…read morehundreds of shoes but I know people who do. Pavers Outlet is rather extraordinary - I got some desiner trainers for £14, but casual slingbacks cost me £34. Mind you most of the footwear is Italian, even in the Outlet. In the other half of the store, are brands which are far more expensive. My friend and I examined an exquiste stiletto in a neutal colour with embroiderie, around £120. 'Great for a wedding!' I decided. 'Or just round the house' said my friend. 'Yes, with nothing else on' I concurred. Really besides real elagance like that, you get The Really Useful Shoe, The Flatty, Trouser Shoes, and all points in between those. Some of their mules are great, flattering and summery. There is every type of shoe Under The Sun. Oh, but the boots! Now, I do have a boot fetish and I get most of my boots here. Usually I wait for the sale and get two pairs maybe. The staff are good fun, enjoy my visits with a certain friend, and are helpful to boot!!! Oh, the good ones are the best!

Wow I haven't set foot in a New Look store for some years, but for the sake of Yelp I thought I…read moreshould step into this one in a retail park in East Bristol. This is a huge store, really nicely dressed and must be a haven for tweenies. They have loads of extra sections from their usual range - 915, Inspire, Maternity, Tall, Footwear, Lingerie, Mens - which makes it a store to head to if you like the brand. The most impressive is the shoe section - stacked in neon green boxes in diagonals across the back of the shop it looks amazing and very funky.

When it comes to kids shoes, you can spend an absolute fortune on them only to find that within a…read moreweek, you need to do it all over again! So, what better than somewhere that can save you 75%! It can get a bit crowded, especially at the weekends or at the end of the summer holidays when EVERYONE is buying school shoes but a visit will save you so much money that it;s kinda worth putting up with it! Masses of shoes, boots, slippers and a few bits of luggage all under the one roof with a whopping discout to boot (Pun?) Everyone has worn Clarks shoes at some point so you know what you are buying intO!

This place is often a complete mess but the bargains are crazy and Clarks really are back on it in…read moreterms of style. It's at the near end of the village so you don't feel like you have to negotiate pedestrian traffic if you just want to pop in. It could be better laid out and with more staff but as a free for all it's great!