This place absolutely saved me on a desperate afternoon…read more For two years in a row, I have had a nice pair of dress sandals completely fall apart on me on day 1 of a cruise. One of our first port calls was in Newport, so after touring some of the historic homes in the area, finding shoes was job #1. I was warned by locals that there weren't many shoe stores in town and those that were around were $$$$. That was certainly my initial experience when looking at the touristy Bowen's Wharf area. Fortunately, I found Sole Desire and their clearance rack. Nice selection of shoes from a variety of quality brands and bingo, I actually found the perfect replacement sandals at 50% off. The employees were lovely and grabbed multiple options for me to try on and I was on my way.

Stopped in during a cruise to Newport. Hubby needed some sandals. Found a really good pair…read morethat he loves. Great selection Self service so no staff interaction. I will be back

Wonderful customer service and great selection. I live near Boston and This was the only place…read morewithin 100 miles with Hoka Women's size 5.5 in all white in MULTIPLE styles. I was so impressed with the customer service when I came into the store on a Sunday afternoon.

Today I ran my very first 5K with my aunt. Half way through the shin splints I was experiencing…read morewere so painful I almost couldn't finish the run. Our next destination was the running store. Customer service can be a make or break situation, and this happened to be one of the best shopping experiences We've had in longer than I can remember. Richard and Ally were there to help and not only did they find the perfect shoe for me, but also shared so many helpful tips and stories about running, shoe fit, favorite trails and the community in town. They will even honor return/exchange policy even though I live out of state. They will ship a new pair if need be! Im so excited to continue my running journey and im so thankful to have found this place! Thanks Ally and Richard!!!

What a friendly shop! My daughter takes dance classes a few doors down and when I was dropping her…read moreoff at the studio just before Christmas, she exclaimed, "I want shoes for Christmas! AND SLIPPERS!" So, I walked right back to the window full of shoes that inspired her wish, and walked through the door. Irving himself, I assume, was there cobbling a pair of shoes (I think he does a lot of shoe and zipper repairs). I wove through the many piles of shoes and other items and found a pair of pink, flowered, light-up sneakers for my daughter as well as a pair of fuzzy puppy slippers that I knew she would love to receive. Fast forward to Christmas: she was thrilled. Wears the sneaks all the time. The puppy slippers were too small. Luckily, Irving let me know during our conversation as I explored his shop that if the slippers didn't fit, I could certainly return them and he will happily get us the right size. When I get back to town, I will do so! Final note: the owner was so friendly and went above and beyond as far as customer service and engagement. He was delightful to chat with as I shopped. Makes me want to keep shopping locally at this tiny, chaotic, and lovely shoe store.

Irving's has always been the best, for me and my wide-footed family…read more Great selection of new shoes and feasible & reliable repairs.

Pleasant service! Properly arranged items!. Wide selections and worth the value of your money!read more

I've shopped s famous footwear in RI . I just bought a cute pair of converse. A blast from the…read morepast. The colors are so cute. The selection for summer shoes is awesome. I like going to one store and stocking up . The location is easy in and out and the staff is very helpful. The store is always very neat. So it makes it easier to find your size. Love it.

UGH KJP store my eyes lit up and my soul was happy heart so full. I just love the aesthetic the…read morecoziness the fall vibes the good life feels you get from following this family on instagram. Their dogs Bennie and Maple I just love love love. Anyways, once I relaxed a bit and went in the store I remembered that I am not rich so I didn't buy anything but the store is beautiful, they have great New England apparel, the people in the store were so sweet. A must stop if you're in town!

I love their old-school, classic New England, Ivy Style products; the two authentic Indian madras…read moreshirts I ordered this spring however, are extremely undersized. I usually wear large to extra large in shirts so i ordered them in XXL to be sure; when they arrived and I tried them on, however, they are in reality slightly smaller even than a large in a standard men's shirt. I like them so much I'm keeping them, however. I don't know if this sizing standard applies to any of their other men's tops. I tend to think not, as I have noted wonky sizing in Indian madras shirts from another retailer and I suspect it is due to to the manufacturers in India having different standards than US. I also have a pair of their madras board shorts, and I'd say it fits true to size. Having said all this, Kiel James Patrick is extremely generous and lightning-fast in making exchanges, as long as clothing is unworn, unwashed, and with all tags remaining on the garment and received writhin the deadline. Some people consider this brand to be very expensive; I find them to cost less than some competitors, however, which is very pleasing and figured in my buying decision. I just gotta close with a shout-out to their packaging: The elaborate box and inside wrapping will blow you away and ensures your product arrives without wrinkles or any sort of damage from shipping.

Closet Revival is a quaint boutique, perfectly situated on Newport's busy Broadway Avenue. It has…read morevintage/consignment items and the owner is very friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable and I'm sure that you'll find something that'll pique your interest. There is street parking and the entire surrounding area is walkable. When in the Newport area, don't hesitate to stop into Closet Revival. You'll enjoy perusing and will, most likely, leave with a purchase that'll help a local business.

This is a unique spot. There are real treasures to be found at Closet Revival. Amanda has high end…read moreclothes in fabulous condition at fair prices.

First time shopping here and wow! It was so beautiful and satisfying to see the clothing color…read morecoordinated along the perimeter of the shop! This was definitely the right place to stop at for a formal dress for a wedding! As for me, who is a last minute shopper, I found a lovely dress I will be wearing this November at my sister in-laws wedding! The ladies working here were very sweet and welcoming! I can't wait to visit here again!

Owner is a piece of work. Tried to exchange a dress that was cheaply made and broke before I took…read morethe tag off. The woman talked down to me and was rude to me and my friends. Avoid cheap clothes and selfish people.

such a cute store! I love the clothing and Knick knacks they have, as well as the newly added…read morepermanent jewelry

The man who works here is so rude I can't believe it! My daughter tripped over a cord and he rolled…read morehis eyes and sighed so loudly at us, as if it was on purpose or something!!! Definitely dissuaded me from buying $150 pajamas

Visiting Royal Male will remind you why it is important to shop in person & locally when you can…read more The staff is highly knowledgeable & ready to help with any questions you may have. The selection is highlighted by their Barbour wax jacket collection but also complemented well with many other brands & product types such as Saint James sweaters & Smathers & Branson belts. When you step in you feel like you are entering a different world where you are shopping a curated selection in a timelessly designed store. Whether you are buying your first jacket, or fifth, I can't think of a better store to purchase them at. Take your time, try on many wax jackets, ask questions about each style & their story, look at the different color choices, stay a while & enjoy the process.

Excellent selection. High-quality clothing. Very stylish. The proprietor is very helpful in his…read morerecommendations.