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Famous Footwear

3.7 (3 reviews)
Ultra High-EndShoe Stores, Accessories, Sports Wear
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Second Sole

Second Sole

4.4(20 reviews)
10.9 mi
•$$$

I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else for running shoes! Even when I've been away at college, I…read morewait to get new shoes until I come home or I have my mom mail me a new pair. Everyone who works here is more than experienced when it comes to running, some of them are even coaches at local schools! A lot of them run all the local marathons, which is so cool to hear! Almost all of them have given me small bits of advice while they watch me run, and all the advice has been just what I never knew I needed! When you're trying on shoes, they try to give you about three different brands to try. I've been using Saucony Everun Ride 150's, but my high school cross county and track coach who works here recommended some Mizunos to train for my half marathon in. I LOVE THEM! I've only ever used ASICS and Saucony, but I was blown away with my Mizunos when I test ran them. That's another thing! They let you test run the shoes! They always tell you to go outside their store and run some to see how they feel. This has been extremely helpful! Shoes I would have bought had I (not practice ran them) ended up feeling like they were gonna fall off while I ran or pinched my toes. Seriously, I don't think you should go anywhere else for your running shoes! This is your place!

I needed new sneakers. When I walked in the door my old running coach is working here now and he…read moredid an amazing job getting me into two pairs of fantastic running shoes. He told me the sneakers I was in or giving me too much support and my knees have been bothering me so he recommended a different pair of sneakers for me after watching me run and they feel amazing. This is exactly what I want in a shoe store. There's nothing better than having a well educated qualified person helping you get a good pair of running shoes.

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Shoemaker's Outlet - Ely Men's Work boot
Irish Setter Brand
Waterproof, Ultra dry

Shoemaker's Outlet

2.8(6 reviews)
17.7 mi
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Cobblery is a dying art, but cobbler and store owner Bill is keeping the tradition alive in…read moredowntown Ravenna, and your shoes will be the better for it. My mom has been going to his shop for decades, and now I'm hooked after he expertly re-heeled a pair of oxfords that would've otherwise gone to the Goodwill pile. He can also do repairs on things like handbags, and he even patched an area on a piece of my rolling luggage, all at a very fair price, no less. If you go in to drop off shoes, you will get an extensive education on proper shoe fit (which can impact the wear on your shoes, to say nothing of your feet!) as well as shoe maintenance. Bill has a very straightforward manner of delivery and he doesn't sugar coat things, but I would trust him to steer me in the right direction with whatever issue I bring to him. For instance, before going to the extreme and more costly measure of dying some shoes that have discolored leather, he recommended that I first try out a vinegar and water cleaning process at home. I appreciated that he wasn't trying to give me a hard sell outright. I came to his shop for shoe repairs but was also impressed by the variety of shoes that he sells. If his store was located in some place like Brooklyn, there would be hipsters lined up out the door for his Red Wings, Minnetonka Moccasins, and vintage Reeboks. He also carries high quality Vasque hiking boots, plus some lines of what I would consider more sensible orthopedic shoes. The store is located on Ravenna's Main Street thoroughfare, with plenty of street parking. The interior has some well-worn patina, and while visiting you will be guaranteed a few good stories from Bill, and a skillful repair job on whatever you're needing help with. I would definitely go out of my way to get future shoe repairs done here.

The young kid who's an apprentice cobler is very nice and helpful and knowledgeable. I love local…read moremom and pop places so don't take this as something against them. The problem is the old timer who owns and runs the joint, he's a jackass on another level. I don't care how knowledgeable you are, if you are such an ass with an even worse tone of voice and condescending as all hell people won't want to do business with you. Tried to tell me that though I was diagnosed with flat feet when I was born that it's my boots that are the problem and caused me to have flat feet. Also irked me that the old timer dang near hit me in the face with his cigarette when he came out to assist. I was calm and polite even with him cursing and being an ass and telling me I'm full of shit and have no idea what I'm talking about with a diagnosis I've had my entire life. When the old timer finally hangs up his tools I'd definitely be willing to give it another shot with the young kid or if the old timer is willing to apologize for being an ass and conduct business like an adult.

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Vertical Runner

Vertical Runner

4.0(20 reviews)
18.1 mi
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Was just at Vertical Runner getting new shoes for my daughter and myself. We both had very…read morespecific needs: I have had recurring Achilles injuries and have bunions so finding comfortable shoes is very difficult. My daughter is rehabbing from two different ACL tears in a year and it's very important she has the proper shoes with the right fit and support while she is recovering. As others have said, the staff's knowledge is awesome. They were both incredibly helpful, patient and very detailed with the fit and our gait. While we have gotten other shoes there before, I was so pleased with their service and knowledge that I felt I had to make sure they got some credit for it by writing a review. I was really surprised by the negative reviews here, which all are based on apparently inflated pricing. For the knowledge and time they take with us, I usually don't worry about paying their "retail" price, knowing that the quality and satisfaction with my shoe offsets any slight savings I may get from a discount or big box. Not to mention we prefer to support local business when we can. So I checked the prices of both our shoes online and I could not find them any cheaper online. My daughter's pair was actually $10 less at VR than what I could find online because they gave her a student discount. I won't go anywhere else for any of my family's athletic shoe needs, they really are the best, don't let the reviews about pricing stop you from going there! And if you go and they help you find a great pair of shoes, but you are worried about the price, do a quick online search and compare. If you can find them that much cheaper online, tell them, you never know!

First visit was not treated well. Second visit absolutely…read morewould go back again. Great owner and most of the employees are awesome.

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