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.

Just wanted to say thanks to the girl who fitted my daughter Cerys for pre walkers today. So very…read morehelpful and friendly. Excellent customer service. I was so busy parading my baby I didn't say thanks

There seems to be a sale on every time I go in!…read more The staff are friendly and helpful and plentiful.... really, there seems to be more staff than customers, actually it makes for a very nice experience where you feel you are being looked after, no queuing, no chasing. It makes for fast, man-friendly, I came, I saw, I asked for it in the right size, I bought, shopping.

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.

There is nothing "used" about the mouth-watering racks of vintage and gently-worn designer duds in…read moreSecond Avenue in Sandymount village. Just a little off the beaten path along Seafort Avenue, this is the secret shop D4 dandies go to for the best of Fashion Weeks past, as previously worn by Social and Personal types. Step into the back for a look at filmier gowns and frocks, but steel thyself for the prices -there's no bargain basement prices (but you will get that Chanel blouse at half it's original sale price). My first introduction to Second Avenue was on a cold spring day a few years back; as we rounded a corner on a closed up shop I wondered if we'd gone too far. A moment later the shop front appeared, blocked in by rows of Land Rovers parked right in front of the shop window. Inside there was quiet as women fanned through beautiful silks and suits hung along the wall racks. At the centre table I fell in love with a black croc clutch that I would end up going back twice to mull over bringing home. The price tag ended the would-be romance.

Second Avenue is where all the D4 ladies go second hand shopping. But this boutique is a far cry…read morefrom Oxfam or SVP. It is definitely not a mothball charity shop. On offer here you can find Gucci suits, Prada handbags, Alexander McQueen jackets and John Rocha scarves, all at a fraction of the original price (though unfortunately still out of my budget!). The clothes range from vintage to last season, and most pieces would be suited for the more mature lady.

I left a handbag in for repair as the strap had come out its socket. It was 1.5cm wide so required…read moreapprox 2 stitches. This cost €20. When queried they said that there is a minimum charge on stitching of €20 no matter how many stitches required. Good customer service would have been to ssy this in advance. Very very expensive

Every time I bring in a pair of shoes the price is higher, I think they just make up the price,…read moreit's too expensive I will not be going back.

Girls, this is everyones dream shoe shop. The selection is fabulous, the width fittings great. The…read morecherry on top is the old style service. The attentive staff will really listen to what you want and bring you out a selection of what would suit. No matter how busy you will always get platinum standard service, with a smile!! Returns are never a problem. Finally the price will keep you coming back... Again and again.

I attended this foot solutions store to organise new arch supports/shoe inserts and Brenda the…read moremanager attended to me. She and all staff are trained podiatrists Firstly you complete a brief basic questionnaire and then Brenda thoroughly checked my feet, ankles & toes and measured my feet both in a sitting & standing position. Then I stood on a machine which measured pressure points on both feet via infrared technology & then there was a further piece of equipment which carefully produces a three dimensional computer image of the required arch supports. Once the order was placed I am told it will be 2 to 3 weeks for them to arrive in the store & they'll call me to collect them, as they are manufactured in their lab in the US. Overall a very efficient and friendly service.

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!

Paco is a totally Irish brand it started off down in west Cork in 1987 and has expanded ever since…read morethen. Basically they specialize in knit wear and have expanded into casual clothes. if you are in the need of a colourful woolly jumper this is the shop for you! They do say on their website that they design their clothes for people aged 30 to 60 and i would say that it is quite accurate. i know that i wouldn't really wear anything in the shop but its not that the stuff is not nice, i just think i would look a bit dowdy in it. so maybe when i am older it would be more suited to me. Again its great to get the opportunity to support something irish!