This is another business that Yelp keeps prompting me to write a review on, probably because there…read moreare no reviews, I posted some pictures, and I'm always checking in, lol. So The Shoe Company is a big shoe store, a little bit like DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, except maybe with less designer brands. They have a colour coded system where different coloured stickers mean you get different additional percentages off. I usually look for orange stickers which is 50% off and red which is 70% off. They have what I would consider regular mainstream shoe styles. They don't carry anything too "out there" or avant garde. I love shoes, or more accurately, I love boots and sandals, but not those weird boot-sandal hybrids like knee high boots with open toes, what is up with that? Just my personal style opinion, no offense to boot-sandal hybrid lovers, you are probably just too cool for me. Where was I going with this? Oh yes, I love footwear, so I browse around at The Shoe Company a lot, lol. This particular location is in a strip mall, so there's lots of free parking. It's in the same strip mall as Factory Direct, Ardene, Winners, Laura, Value Village and Dollarama. Also Sushi 168 and World Burger, in the event that shopping for shoes makes you hungry.

my first language isn't English and while I was at the cash register a little young boy was being…read moreimpatient with me and a little gressive I will not be returning to this store!

This location is the only DSW in Ottawa. It's at Trainyards and is fairly large…read more There are lots of shoes! I find that the majority of their shoes are pretty, but uncomfortable. They don't have the fashionable yet comfortable brands that I like, like Miz Mooz, Fly London, ART, Lola Ramona, etc. They do have Crocs and Clarks, which are comfortable, but most of their shoes are along the (uncomfortable) lines of Jessica Simpson, Ivanka Trump, Madden Girl, etc. Selection does vary with inventory, so maybe I've just gone at not the right times. They do have a great selection of athletic shoes though. And at great prices. Most are from past seasons, but who cares? I don't! They have accessories like purses and wallets. They also have some socks. Prices are good, but not bargain basement deals. I've been to DSWs in the USA and I found this location to be not as cool. It's in the Trainyards, so lots of free parking.

I am an 18 years old. I was delighted to find out that this store has stylish shoes for teens, it…read moreis not only a store that sells good quality shoes for oldies. I also got a free half Ukrainian half English calendar for free which was a nice surprise.

We went in to get shoes for myself but ended up getting boots and shoes for my wife and myself…read more We were shown shoes reflecting our needs. There was no pressure and we given individual fittings. Thank you. A very pleasant experience. The Jackson's

I just had a really bad experience ordering from their website. I purchased 2 pairs of Nikes…read morereasonably priced. They sent me a shipping number. A week went by and I asked them why only a label had been generated and no further shipping updates. Immediately they cancelled the order instead of just rectifying the situation or re-shipping. Why would I want it cancelled and refunded? I just wanted an update on what I paid for. Bizarre.

Nice selection of footwear, men, women, and children's. It's a large store. They had sandals,…read moreslippers and backpacks. Good prices; virtually everything on sale. Out of the 5 of us who walked in there together, 4 of us came out with footwear! I'd say that's a pretty good average. The only downside for me, anyway, was their selection of winter bootwear - it was slim and not to my taste. They do offer lovely women's boots, leather imitation, that go all the way up to the knee (like horse-riding boots do), very stylish for spring and fall but these aren't warm enough for our -40 winters! So we were talking to the salesman about this, and he said the winter boot selection has improved since they opened, but only after they complained to Head Office! This store has only been open since mid-October, and Famous Footwear is from St-Louis; there are only 3 or 4 Famous Footwear outlets in all of Canada. So, when HQ staff came into town to organize the opening, staff advised them that more and warmer winter footwear needed to be made available. Apparently, HQ staff was a bit perplexed at that, as they did offer little ankle-high boots (similar to those black ones they wore in the Star Trek TV series - "mod-boots"!), which would normally suffice for St Louis winters where it doesn't get colder than -5... Go figure! How lucky are they, eh?! However, based on our success with 4 out of 5 getting footwear on this visit, I will definitely be back.

The Shoe Company offers a lot of styles and variety of shoes, and has plenty of sizes. We walked in…read morelooking for 1 pair of runners or walkers for me, and we came out with 3 pairs - 2 for me and 1 for The Man. They offer purses too - some with a lot of very nice eye catching bling. Very tempting! They have a sale on now. Gosh darn it they have a wonderful variety of sandals right now! I need to visit here more often!!

I was so stoked when Fluevog opened in Ottawa over a year ago. They have the coolest shoes that…read morehappen to also be oh so comfortable. I love their funky heels, and quirky designs. Prices are high though, with regular prices from $299. However, they do have sales here and there where you can snag some Fluevogs for as low as $149. Now my beef with this one and only Ottawa location is that the smallest size that they carry is a 6. The sales people confirmed that they don't get 5's and 5.5's which usually go out west or to some Toronto stores. Well, I'm a 5 so that makes me sad :( That being said, the sales people here are really friendly and nice. So if you have small feet like me you'll have to buy online or go to a store in Toronto or the West Coast. However, it's nice to be able to go to this brick and mortar store to at least look at styles in person and feel the materials before buying online. I would totally up my rating if they carried my size. Oh and for men with size 13 feet, you are in the same situation as me for Fluevogs in Ottawa. The salespeople there told me they don't carry men's 13's either.

If you're on the hunt for amazingly unique, upscale shoes, then you need to visit this store…read more Located right in the heart of the Byward market (right beside Beavertails - yum!), John Fluevog is a super hip and fun shoe store that caters to fashion-forward men and women. This place used to be another shoe store for the longest time, so it's cool to see the building being used to the same purpose. The interior is super awesome. They have really fun and cool artwork everywhere and a huge neon lights sign that says "The House of Uncommons". There's fun little touches like tiny robots and dinosaurs all over the store as well, and although the shoes may be high end, this place is certainly not snobby or uncomfortable. Staff are happy to sit and chat shoes, and let you try on whatever you like. They're happy to make suggestions and are basically just awesome people. The shoes are a bit on the crazy side (John Fluevog is a Canadian designer with a fun and quirky eye), but there's absolutely some more everyday shoes there as well. The heels are super comfortable, and I like how much personality you can show with their shoes. They also carry a fantastic men's selection as well as handbags, socks and messenger bags. If you've got a love of shoes, or are looking for something unique, make sure you check this place out. It may cost you a pretty penny (bags are $200-$400, shoes are anywhere from $90-$500), but the experience and the quality is worth it.

I still have the purse and the Shoe Box bag from 30 plus years ago and just loaned the purse for…read moreher to use at a wedding she's attending soon.

The Shoe Box has a moderate selection of shoes that's worth checking out if you're on Sparks…read moreStreet. The staff is consistently helpful and they're honest about which shoes are best for you. Their shoes are excellent quality and they have many styles that are comfortable and fairly stylish. They mainly have women's shoes, but there's a small selection for men.

worst place to shop ever shelves are empty staff are at the…read morecash wasting time can't find anything can get any help spend your money somewhere else

Worst shopping experience EVER.....the store was empty and staff were totally useless. Never felt…read moreso ignored in a retail establishment in my entire life. We took our money elsewhere.

Pretty much unobjectionable if you're willing to pay the high prices for the quality. (They aren't…read moremarked up, the store just doesn't seem to sell shoes below ~$100 unless you're looking at the sales rack). It's a small selection to go with the small store, but they carry a variety of shoes and have a lot of nice brands, including some Canadian-made, ethically manufactured, and/or eco-friendly ones if you tell them that's what you're looking for. The staff are both friendly and knowledgeable, and will actively try to help you find something you're happy with.

This is my favorite shoe store in Ottawa. They have a pretty quick turn on product, so if I find…read moresomething I like, I don't do my usual think-about-it cooling off period, I just get it. I've loved every pair of shoes I've gotten from them, all great brands. Service is great in this family owned store. Though not inexpensive, the brands are all well thought of, and current. I get great value and lots of compliments on the shoes I purchase here.