Graham's is an excellent and awesome shoe store for a couple of reasons…read more 1. The price point of every pair is not ridiculously high 2. The selection is offbeat and fun 3. The staff is fun 4. There are always lots of shoes on sale, especially between seasons Selling a range of casual sneaks, edgy leather boots and unusual and fun heels, Graham's has a great mix of stuff that will keep you from blending in. Think of this place as a little bit indie. They sell a few brands that I have always loved - Poetic License and Irregular Choice, which I haven't found anywhere else in Dublin. The prices aren't bad, and the sale prices are awesome. Lots of pairs are half off or even more! Definitely check this place out if you're not interested in the cookie cutter party girl look.

Hello "Hello" said…read morethe nice but clearly tired shop assistant, "how can I help you?" She looked at me, realised it was unlikely that I was in to get shoes for myself (we were in the kids dept) and looked for the child that must be somewhere in tow. ...there he was... faster than a speeding bullet, diving through my legs, past the fish tank (really big, impressive and colourful) and under the benches. She looks at the legs and feet poking out, measures the feet and gets a selection of runners for himself. The selection was big and well chosen.... All bright, boyish and garish as hell. I spotted the ones he would go for immediately - not the most expensive (but not cheap), but by far the brightest most garish runners I have ever seen - they even had lights, lots of lights. Within 2 mins he had them on He didn't take them off for 3 days. Great shop, great (and very tolerant) staff.

First of all - great shoes. Shop is also excellent, with…read moreknowledgeable, patient and friendly staff. Already planning another visit, never enough quality shoes.

I hate the way 'porn' has become the suffix of choice these days for the perusal of anything that's…read moreso pleasurable it feels slightly indecent. Shoe porn. Recipe-book porn. Motor porn. But I can't deny that the phrase that sprung most readily to mind on leaving Genius shoe shop on Exchequer Street was, indeed, boot porn. And it's true that my interest in boots is slightly indecent. It feels a little bit underhand. I'm not sure how comfortable I am with others knowing just how much time I spend thinking about them. The possibilities, the nuance, the look, the leather. I know it can't be healthy. It took me a few times passing before I worked up the nerve to walk into Genius, one of the latest arrivals on to the Dublin footwear scene on a street that has a long history of the trade. I had averted my gaze fairly promptly the first time it fell on the shop window as I passed by. This bold display, here, so publicly? It felt wrong, illicit. Titillating but a bit daunting. The stuff looked different, braver and more specialised than its nearby competitor Buffalo. And if the quality looked beautiful, the prices seemed a bit scary, too. Times passes, taboo erodes, nerve builds. When I finally crossed the threshold, I knew there was no going back. And it wasn't long before I was boot-deep in conversation with the owner who was only too delighted to indulge my indecent interest: a mine of information about the products in this specialist shop. Details, boot lovers? Ok, so the American brand Frye, the longest-running boot making brand in the world, is on sale here, exclusively in Ireland. Classic looking with a twist, I'm told the quality is second to none. The Spanish brand of Sendra, also exclusive to Ireland here, looks to be another beautiful collection with the slightly more European cut (narrow, sleek) you'd expect, and there are a few other great looking brands too. I could continue ad nauseum and without great authority with details of insoles, moulding to foot shape, cork centres, and other technicalities, but you might not come out the wiser. Suffice to say, the story goes that feet like them. The feel is cowboy, urban cowboy, cutting edge, hard wearing boots for life. Which at the price, which ranges from the low hundreds towards the mid from what I saw, you would want. But there's no doubt that if you could save the cents, good boots are a solid investment as, with proper upkeep, you will get year after year from them. And this place is definitely worth checking out, especially if you're looking for something that you won't see reflected all around you, or an interesting twist on a classic look. I hope that when I come to actually buy a pair, it'll be a five-star experience. As the indulgence of browsing goes, it most certainly is just that, but when I find out for real if the boot fits when you wear it out, I'll update. For the moment, I'll dream on, indecently.

Eclectic boots Great service from Shane…read more Knowledgeable staff Lovely prices! Go get some new boots - you know you want too!!! Really!

Tucked away down Merchant's Arch across from the Ha'Penny Bridge, China Blue is a great shoe shop…read morethat offers a variety of brands not easily found in Dublin. They sell Irregular Choice, Pepe, Gola, Ben Sherman, New Rock and the best selection of Doc Martens I've seen in this town! They have awesome boots in a great many colors and even more styles. This is the only place I've found a pair of green leather boots, something I've been hunting for since my current green leather boots began to die.

They always seem to have one of the most extensive selection of boots in the city centre and at…read morefairly reasonable prices. As has been said before they really cover the various shoe genres. I love their cowboy boots, hot! Long and big enough store for the location. Any time I have gone in their the staff leave you to your own devices to inspect the shoes, they don't hoover which is very off putting to me. But if you need their assistance they are only to happy to help out. No idea where the inspiration for the name came from so if anyone has any inside knowledge on that or even an idea why the aforementioned name was chosen let me know!

It's every girls fantasy ... a house of shoes. I know I own a good 50 pairs of shoes that I've…read morenever worn/ have only worn once and that doesn't stop me from still wanting more. They've got lots of pretty shoes in House of Shoes, and it was even harder to resist with the sale that they had on ... I'm talking 50% reduction at the least. Oh shoes you hurt my feet and my financial well being but you look so pretty when I see you.

Great experience overall! Owen was fantastic. I told him what I was looking for, and he quickly…read morefound a variety of selections for me to choose from. Owen was warm and friendly and was an excellent sales person. I walked out with a great pair of shoes at a reasonable price! Next time I'm in Dublín I will definitely come back!

Clarks traditionally make the kind of shoes I can't help but think of as school shoes. They usually…read morestick to leather in brown, black or navy and sometimes they seem to be the last bastion of flat shoes for women! Thankfully in recent years Clarks have come to embrace the fashion element of shoes while keeping their emphasis on comfort and quality. They've broadened their range to prettier shoes, so you can still get flat shoes here but now you have the option of having flowers on them. They also do heels as well, but they usually keep them to a sensible height so you're unlikely to get vertigo from any of these shoes. Many of my favourite wearable shoes (as opposed to the beautiful but unwearable ones that populate my wardrobe and never get to go outside) over the years have come from Clarks. Shoes bought here are more likely to last longer and be wearable, but that doesn't mean you have to ignore fashion!

I couldn't agree more with David's assessment of Buffalo. I, like he, have only been in here when I…read morewas with the female of the species. Buffalo has the power to reduce most females to wide-eyed savages with solely feral lust for four inch heels. So, if you''re male, you probably never noticed this place. But if you're female, you probably love it. Even if you can't afford it.

Wowie. Buffalo sells really beautiful shoes. I fell in love with a pair of blue suede…read morehidden-platform pumps that made my inner party girl explode in a fit of giggles. I rushed into the store and was pleased to see that all of the merchandise was equally as stunning. They carry some cute detailed flats, trendy runners and some more demure pumps suitable for the office, but the real winners are the party shoes. They have a lot of those mega-high platform heels that are so fashionable right now. But whereas some can look cheesy or stupid, Buffalo's range is pretty spectacular. There was a gal who came into the store while I was there and she pulled out this amazing feathered skirt that she needed to find shoes for. Buffalo is the appropriate place to find a pair for such a statement and she tried on some nude pumps with snakeskin heel and platform. Win. Unfortunately, the shoes come with a startling price as well. The average pair costs about 140 euros. I shouldn't say average though, because these shoes aren't. I don't know if they're worth it. For me, I could only afford the sale shoes, but those were in fact reasonably priced.

I was very excited about Aldo opening another shoe shop in the city centre. This company is…read moreCanadian (and so am I) so I knew what to expect. The new shop on Henry Street has barely been open and it's already generating a lot of traffic. I went in today and saw a number of stylish pairs like these leather flats that came in purple, black and grey with a delicate swirl at the top of the shoe. Aldo specializes in fancy shoes, offering a variety of styles perfect for the office or for going out. It rarely designs casual footwear and doesn't do runners. Instead it makes tall and short boots, sandals, heels and flats. Prices and quality are moderate. Most shoes cost 40 Euro and up and will last you a year.

Got a pair of lovely shoes in here last night and cant wait to break them in there amazing…read more There was a girl working here who was very helpful and very nice she went out of her way to get me my size as they couldn't find it. I wish i had of gotten her name anyways there was another woman looked like a manager didn't care for her much as she had no interest in me or other customers but hey i still got a great pair of shoes so i am a happy wee girl. I am wearing them today and they are very comfy they were a bit more expensive than i would usual spend but i must say they feel like they could last years and look amazing well worth the extra bit of cash.

Went in looking for suede protector. Told me, he's saving me money by not selling me any. Let the…read moreshoes wear out and buy new ones. Very rude and poor service.

This shop is filled with leather shoes, all kinds of leather shoes. They have both men and women…read moresheos. I have to admit that a lot of the styles are a bit more mature than what I would wear, but they still had a good selection of younger, hipper shoes. They have boots and dress shoes, definitely worth a look if you need a new pair of shoes of the leather variety.

Shoe Rack is a great place to check out if you're jonesing for a new pair of shoes but don't feel…read morelike spending a fortune. They have shoes of all shapes and sizes in a range of prices from uber-cheap to expensive (but not ungodly so). Be forewarned however, as the cheap shoes are a similar selection and quality that you'd find at Penney's or Dunne's. There are a bunch of plasticky, uncomfortable heels and flats, but these are easily avoided because the shop does have some decent shoes too! Their sale section is really where it's at though. Discounts are big, and unlike a lot of sale secrtions, you can find some great styles there. I saw some really adorable heels that were reduced from 80 to 20 euros!! It was probably a big mistake not to buy them, so perhaps I will head back tomorrow and make things right.

If you are looking for statement shoes, then this is the place to come. However, the statement you…read morewill be making will be "Look at my feet. Go on, look at them! Aren't they sparkly!". Shoe Rack offers footwear in jewel colours with actual jewels, five inch heels and the virtual guarantee that you will be getting a taxi door to door