Love Johnston and Murphy. Love their style, variety, quality and price as you know while it may be $150 or more for a pair of shoes, they are well made and will last years. So, why three stars instead of four or five? The gentleman on shift that day was a little too salesy for me and for that store.
It's a very small store so already I was trying to be polite but also set the tone that I'd just like to look for a bit and get an idea of what I wanted. He was respectful of that, although within 5min I did get asked twice if i was ready to try something on, etc. But when I did decide, he was very prompt and accommodating in getting me the two pairs and in a few sizes.
The check out process was where I started to want to just move it along, as the upsell was coming hard and heavy. Apparently because I'd like to purchase shoes, that must mean I didn't have a selection of belts at home to wear to match, or socks or even a shirt. All three of those items I was told I was going to get, meaning, "...and now you'll just get the shirt, you'll need this belt and let me pick out some socks for you and you'll be all set.". No thank you sir, I'll just take the loafers and be on my way.
He got the idea and after another attempt at selling me creams, waxes and polishes, I was rung up and out the door.
I do recommend this location though, don't get me wrong. Just be forewarned that you'll need to prepare for the tight quarters and final upsells at the end. read more