Zomp is a shoe wonderland/warehouse/factory/unbelievably amazing place. I saw bright-coloured shoes…read morethrough the window and thought, "oh yes, this shop looks nice" and then had to wipe the gleeful shock from my face as soon as I stepped inside because if I have a weakness for anything (other than vintage luggage), it's shoes. Seasonal shoes and classic shoes and flat shoes and sandal shoes and shoes that are totally not practical and shoes that I would most certainly ruin with a day's wear. Zomp has everything. It's just wall-to-wall of shoes in the latest styles like wedges and chunky heels, but also classic black pumps, cute work-appropriate flats, and summery sandals. Zomp is a shoe lover's DREAM. There is literally a style to cater for every girl (sorry guys) and for every occasion. For a store along James Street, prices are also quite reasonable. The pumps and wedges that I kept picking up ranged between $130 to about $180, which is what you would pay at regular quality shoe stores like Wittner and Zu. Plus the styles are to die for, so I would gladly make that investment. The girls are also friendly and engage you in conversation, but you can also freely meander around the store to gaze at these wondrous shoes. If you're stuck for shoes for a particular occasion, visit Zomp and I almost guarantee you'll find the very thing you need or, at the very least, walk out with something you don't need, but absolutely love.

With its badass looking sign and beautiful interior, ZOMP…read morescreams out LOOK AT ME I'M FRICKN' AMAZING. I love love love coming here as this place is full of BE-A-UTIFUL shoes. ...And that's quality shoes from contemporary european designers like Francesco Morichetti, Luiza Barcelos and Anniel (to name a few.) The shelves are stacked with skyscraper heels, wedges and flats just waiting to be paired with all of your outfits. The staff are super friendly and (seemingly) don't seem to mind traipsing upstairs to find shoes for your every whim. These guys have saved me from a sad shoe-less fate on numerous occasions. (Most recently, sending shoes from sydney just in time for christmas.) This attractive store coupled with an relaxed environment make shoe shopping a (very enjoyable) breeze. Good lookin' and affordable to boot I would definitely recommend sussing this place out.

Jo Mercer's shoes generally are like Cinderella's slipper for me. They fit like a glove and last a…read morelong time. So when my last pair fell victim to the great Puppy Chew of 2013, I headed back to her great range of classic pieces. The lady on shift when I arrived was already exuding grace under fire as she dealt with a demanding customer but still found time to help me. My visits may be infrequent as I often wear shoes til they are "dead" but I'll always return for quality and great customer service here.

Bought three pairs of Shubar Tommy boots in US size 10, which should have translated to AUS size 9…read more(which I am), but upon trying one shoe, it was so tight I couldn't walk two steps. I thought it would be a simple matter to resolve since the technical specifications were misleading and wrong, but now they want to play games and are forcing me to go through Consumer Affairs which they seem not to care about at all after dismissing my initial letter of complaint completely, and with a certain cheerful vindictiveness. DO NOT BUY FROM THESE PEOPLE. Check their reviews on ProductReview and TrustPilot. Take their replies to the reviews with a LARGE GRAIN OF SALT.

Shoes! So many shoes! So many colours! So many styles! So many sneakers! It's a sneaker fetishist's…read moredream! Those were my exact thoughts when I first walked in to Hype DC. Filled with shoes for almost any occasion it's great for both girls and guys footwear. And for the very fashion forward out there, you can find limited and short run shoes that you won't find on other peoples feet. But to make this more interesting, I'm going to list EVERY brand Hype DC stocks: adidas Asics Birkenstock Clae Converse Keep Lacoste Le Coq Sportif Merrell Native Nike Onitsuka Tiger Pointer Puma Shubar Supra TOMS Tretorn Vans Volley It's a shoe shopper's dream, and the prices are what you would expect from an upmarket store. The staff are a little pretentious, but I'll let that go just so I can stare at the beautiful range.

A mother-daughter trip to West End is never complete without a visit to this place - my mum…read moreabsolutely loves it. Don't stop reading! She actually has pretty funky taste in shoes. I've never seen so many Doc Martens anywhere else (my mum does not wear Doc Martens). They have plenty of other big brands like Birkenstock, Florsheim and Sketchers. There's a lot of great stuff here; quality shoes that look stylish and unique but also look like they would be comfortable. There's heaps of stuff for men as well, with the place seeming to be equally popular between the sexes.

Shays Shoes was established in 1901! How crazy is that? My friend's Mum was telling me about how…read morewhen she used to work in West End in the early 70s, she'd go to Shays Shoes after work and gaze longingly at their range of shoes and wait until she'd earned enough money to go and blow some of her paycheck there. I love that Shays Shoes has been around for so long and is still selling many of the brands that they sold back in the 70s. They still sell a big range range of Dr. Martens, Birkenstocks, and Hush Puppies. Maybe one of the reasons that Shays Shoes has been around for so long is that they manage to cater for everyone. Whether you're a youth wanting a pair of floral-patterned docs, a Mum wanting some Birkenstocks, or a Grandma after some comfy Hush Puppies, Shays has always been the place to find a treat for your feet. I bought Docs here a few years back and they were so helpful and lovely and I still enjoy browsing their new stock when I'm in the area. Some things are built to last and Shays Shoes is one of them.

This shoe studio is one classy shop. The staff are eloquent and softly spoken, the shoes are…read moretasteful and the location at Portside is just a little classy as well. There is even a chandelier! I really like browsing in this store, it is one of a few along the Portside strip. I am yet to buy anything but there are quite a few that have taken my fancy including some cute black and cream flats and a pair of dangerously high black heels. They have a large range of decorative flats, which I really like. Despite the fact the I am fairly short, I still much prefer flats to heels. There are sensible, strappy and sparkly flats, heaps to choose from and most have at least 3 or so colours to pick from. I have always found the staff to be friendly but not pushy. It can be fine line sometimes. Parking at Portside is almost always easy in the undercover area, except when there is a cruise ship docked, then you might run into trouble.

One of the biggest and hardest-to-miss shops on Racecourse Road. Savida is a large…read morehiggeldy-piggeldy (well by Racecourse Road standards, anyway) shop stocking clothing, shoes, large hats (see photo), jewellery, accessories, homewares, and all kinds of things you never knew you needed. If you need a present for your Mum, Aunt, or Grandmother this is a one-stop shop. Definitely aimed at the middle-aged ladies, but liable to have a few hidden gems that someone under 30 may even appreciate. A little on the pricey side, but not outrageous. Reminds me of that shop in the city called Essensuals, but the staff here are friendlier and there aren't the 100000 signs saying BREAKAGES MUST BE PAID FOR so that adds a nice welcoming touch. A veritable jackpot of Mother's day gifts.

Gingers for Gentlemen sounded like a very coquettish gentlemans bar,…read morebut the addition of the SHOE BOUTIQUE in its name spared me any thoughts of dancing girls and lace. Gingers Shoe Boutique is suave and very handsomely designed, the art on the walls (as well as some of the skateboards clustered about) create a shopping space that is both Manly AND Fun. (Which is a must for the womenfolk involved.) Creating its own line of shoes as well housing international designers, this store boasts a diverse and fun range of mens footwear. From desert boots, boat shoes and sneakers to loafers, dress shoes and sandals, Gingers has the men covered for any life occasion. The quality is clear to see and with a handy James St location, I recommend you view these bad boys first hand.

I probably go to the Queen Street Mall too often. At some level, I feel lame for not exploring…read moreother options or areas. However, it's just too easy. It's well located and has just about everything one could want. There's food, drinks, movies, food, drinks, clothes, mobile phones, banks, etc, etc, etc. The current construction is a bit annoying, but it's hard to knock improvements being made. The result is a bit of a bottleneck with the huge crowds walking around on weekends. This is a problem when you walk faster than basically any other human in existence and are incredibly impatient. So, it's probably more of a problem just for people like me, which thankfully, I don't believe can be found in abundance. I like that there is often music and the people watching is tremendous.

'Ello chaps! Queen…read moreStreet Mall is a marquee tourist and shopping area of downtown Brisbane. It extends from George Street to Edward Street with more than 700 retailers. Many of them include the kitschy tourist shops. NOTE: Don't assume all of the stores are the same. Some may have the very same products, but even at different prices. It's worth the while to browse around first and then actually make your purchases. Other stores include shoe stores, clothing, jewelry, and odds and ends. It does seem as though Queen Street Mall may have seen better days, although it is buzzing. It's better than a typical American shopping mall, although it is not a five star high end shopping plaza, making it very affordable for most shoppers. Reportedly there were 26 million visitors to Queen Street Mall last year. Overall I give Queen Street Mall four stars out of five.

This op shop has what a lot of op shops don't have these days.... Great Prices! Yep, it's still…read morepossible to pick up a shirt, skirt or shorts but just a couple of bucks. No one is going to pay $10 for a 2nd hand Target shirt when they are only $15 in the shop, brand new. So, this Red Cross is taking the right approach in selling by volume to raise money for their charity. This makes it a good option if you are looking for outfits for fancy dress parties, where you don't want to spend a fortune for an outfit you may only wear once. Snaps to you McWhirter's Red Cross!

There's a great op shop in the McWhirters building in the Fortitude Valley. The Australian Red…read moreCross op shop has a fantastic Retro section of clothes - with costumes and vintage gear. They also have a good selection of books, shoes and clothes to rifle through and find a bargain.