Great service! The woman working the day we were there was absolutely amazing! My Dad has a lot of health problems and has very limited mobility at his ripe age of 78 years old. He also happens to have an extremely big foot and is very hard to fit. They do have an excellent selection of shoes to choose from, but it just wasn't in his size because of his "BIG FEET". She was so nice that she actually took the shoes out to my van so he didn't have to actually walk in the store, which was above and beyond the call of duty! It was so nice of her to have such excellent customer service! Prices seemed to be in line with the quality and brand of shoes. Great place and well organized! read more

Very big selection and I formed! Came in for repairs on a 30 year old pair ... style is discontinued so really want to safe them. Cute design & layout inside. We weee greeted right when we walked in! About 2 week turn around. read more

Footprints - Shoe Stores Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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One of the great retail stores in the city, worthy of making a destination from Kansas City, Topeka and beyond I'd say. And while a visit in person is a real must that's not to be missed, most are surprised to learn they ship products all over the U.S. In addition to Birkenstocks, which is what put them on the map, they also deal in Dansko, Haflinger and Chaco products. I brought a new family member from Canada in for his first pair of "Birks" and he was utterly thrilled with the experience. In spite of being told there'd be a break-in period, he barely was seen without them before heading back home. And yes, he wore them on the plane. As a long-time but infrequent customer because their products last, always happy to spread the word about the good work doing here. read more

Footprints - Shoe Stores Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Okay cutest store ever! I am not a birkenstock fan per se, but my bfs mom loves this store so we went shopping w her. IT IS SO UNIQUE! The art in here is just incredible and I wish I took photos of the bathroom. Whether or not you like birks, you should definitely stop by this store! read more

Great store. Relaxing atmosphere. Friendly associates. Knowledgeable Excellent decor. read more

I stopped into Footprints to get a pair of Birkenstocks repaired and resoled. Nikki helped me and was so, so helpful, kind and just all around lovely. She helped ensure that my repaired Birkenstocks would work for me. Letting me try on different pairs and the two types of Birkenstocks soles. I got my Birkenstocks sent back to me in KC a handful of days later and had added a vintage watch onto my order as well! The repairs are pricey but if you have a pair of leather Birkenstocks it's worth it! read more

I will do every thing in my power to buy my shoes from Mick. The only place to buy Birkenstocks. It is worth the drive to Lawrence read more

Stopped by this store a few years back, "we don't have your size, sorry". Fast forward to the present.....we have a friend in Lawrence who has a couple dozen pairs of Birkenstocks and she shops here (we live in Olathe). So, given that this was an individually owned local business we gave it a shot. I bought a pair of Birkenstock shoes here about 6 months ago and the heels were worn, so we brought them in. My wife was looking for two pairs of sandals, and they didn't have them in her size, 41. So they offered her 40s, which fit closely heel to toe--if you've ever worn or known someone who has worn too small birkis, you know that cork will break down at the toe and heel.....why we bought them, I'm not sure, but when my shoe repair was complete a few days later, I returned them and asked them to order 41s. They said that because they were limited edition models they would not be able to order them for us. So I get home with my repaired shoes and go to Birkenstock.com. They have both pairs in 41, and one pair is discounted, so cheaper as well. After wearing my repaired shoes for less than 3 hours, the heel falls off on one shoe. Really? Not competent in fitting, obtaining, or repairing Birkenstocks. Selling someone over $300 worth of incorrectly fitting shoes is not an ethical practice. Proven incompetence in repair work, so no need to drive all the way to Lawrence to experience failure and frustration. So much for supporting local business. Really a disappointing experience on so many levels. If they have your size, I suppose you could buy here. It sure didn't work for us. read more

Great service. They cut extra length off my straps of shoes purchased, sanded down straps of another pair to make it more comfortable and cut off straps of an old pair free of charge. Wonderful service. read more

I was convinced by the sales girl to get the wrong size. I expressed my concerns in the store, but she continued to reassure me she knew the sizing. They had no smaller sizes in 4 of the different colors of the shoe I looked at. So on her recommendation, I bought a size too big. I guess she was just trying to sell them. I came back just 3 days later to return the shoes with the box and receipt, and was told that they were now used and I would only get $100 back on $140. The staff then blamed me for the error, and I ended up getting shoes in a non-preferred color and paying the difference! If I were the owner, I would have discounted the new shoes enough to not make the customer pay a second time for the same pair of shoes, in the wrong color, especially when the workers had created the problem. Unpleasant interaction. I won't be back. There are many many other places to buy birkenstocks in Lawrence and online! read more

Suffice it to say that I *can't* say as much as I want about my enthusiasm for Footprints! I love this place and can quite easily proclaim it as my favorite shoe store in the whole wide world! I've been shopping here for my very most favorite shoes throughout the past 20 years and have never found another shop that parallels the variety, comfort and quality of the shoes here. I have hard-to-fit feet and I'm very much of the camp that form and function are equally important. I won't wear cute shoes more than once if they hurt my feet, but I'm willing to spend a decent chunk of change on a pair that not only looks and feels good, but will last. My inner hippie loves all the Birkenstock lines (and you'd be amazed at how many styles besides the familiar Arizona there actually are!), but sometimes I need to dress things up a little. Brands such as Haflinger and Art fill that bill for me. Footprints also carries Chaco, Dansko, Børn and other lesser known, but equally fantastic brands. I do best with shoes that are sized with European measurements, as I find them more acurate and consistent than the American system. When I'm trying shoes in American sizes they range anywhere from 9.5 to 11 (and many brands don't make half sizes after size 10), but in European size, it's always a 41 (narrow in the Birks, which especially eases my self-consciousness about having big feet). Finally the bigest bonus about Footprints is that they always have a clearance rack where it's not uncommon to find shoes marked down as much as 50%. They also have a huge warehouse sale once or twice a year where I have spent hundreds (if not a thousand) dollars over the years on shoes, many of which I still own. It's a truly euphoric experience if you're both a shoe person and a little bit on the granola side like myself. Bonus: It's also next door to Mass Street Music, so if my husband has been dragged along with me, he gets the reward of shopping for guitars while he waits on me! read more

Footprints - They have tons of awesome shoes that I'd totally wear, but then they also have gems like these on their sale rack... - Shoe Stores Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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I have purchased many pairs of comfort shoes from this awesome gem of a store. I live in Shawnee, KS and prefer to drive the distance for the helpful service. I wear an 11.5 in women's shoes, so fitting my huge feet is a task in itself! I can't say enough about how friendly and helpful the staff is! read more

I mailed in two pair of Birks for resoling and couldn't be happier. It ended up being more affordable (and faster!) than the local places, even with shipping. Plus the customer service was great--very friendly folks. Highly recommend. read more

Before Skechers, and Doc Martins, and Crocs ... Before any of these famous foot fads there were Birkenstocks - we're talking 1774 baby! Footprints in Lawrence hasn't been around quite that long, but they were selling those cork-soled sandals before anyone else in town, or the state, or even in the region. Birkenstocks aren't just a shoe, they're an attitude. I shudder at the thought of buying the shoes associated with free love and living in harmony with nature at Cabellas. I just can't see anyone in Birkies dressed in camo OR shooting Bambi. If you want the true experience, you simply must go to Footprints. I bought my first pair of Birkies 14 years ago to celebrate graduating from grad school. I had two liberal arts degrees, by god, and I needed the shoes to prove it. When I stepped inside Footprints I was nervous. Did I own enough tie-dye? Could they tell I wasn't a vegetarian? The guy who helped me was great, and he helped me make sense of the shoes' weird sizing and explained how to best break them in. Before long they were the only thing that touched my feet. Birkenstocks are mainstream today, and you can buy them practically anywhere. But it's just not the real thing unless you go to Footprints. Don't be fooled by the store's size - they claim to have 10,000 pairs in stock. You're bound to find a pair you like, and I guarantee it'll be the most laid-back shoe purchase you ever made. Party on. read more

If you've got the money, Footprints can outfit you with some great shoes. The staff is very friendly, and the selection is amazing. It's more than just Birkenstocks, they have all sorts of other comfy shoes, some of which are of the granola style, many of which are not. They also have a great selection of socks, I bought a pair of thick socks made from recycled bottles at Footprints about 5 years ago, they are still comfy and still keeping my feet warm. The store is also quite beautiful, they have neat murals on the walls and a cute pond. They can fix old Birks, and have a large sale selection in back. If you like to use your feet, this is the place for you! read more

Our sales lady was so sweet, helpful and informative! After asking a million questions and trying on every shoe in the store, my friend and I both left pleased and excited about our new sandals. Also, there's a room full of Birkenstocks on sale! read more

I live going here to browse. A Lawrence treasure. They have great clearance items on the website, too. Not a Plain Jane strip mall store. Great independent shop! read more

Made the mistake of ordering shoes from their website without reading the fine print. The shoes were too snug and I had to return them. Beware: unlike Clarks, Nordstrom or Amazon, the return shipping is not free. Also, the shoes are not less expensive with this vendor. The insert that came with the shoes implies that if I didn't insure and track the shoes, they might claim to never receive them. So, I basically had to pay 15 bucks for the experience of ordering, trying on, and returning the shoes. Never again. For online shopping, stick with stores that offer free returns. There are many that do, and you won't be out money if the shoes have to be returned for any reason. read more

I've always looked upon this as THE spot for Birkenstocks. They've been selling them for years and years. The service is friendly and super helpful. They want to make sure you get the best pair of shoes that will fit you perfectly. They have warehouse sales every year that are always an absolute zoo. read more