Buzz has managed to retain its position as one of Cardiff's coolest shoe shops despite stiff…read morecompetition from chains such as Schuh. With Converse, Blowfish, Vans, Draven, Dr Martens and lots of other popular brands in stock, Buzz appeals to students with fresh loans or people looking for mainly non-work shoes - although it also stocks some great boots in the winter. The staff are generally really helpful and quick to serve you. By making sure their stock is constantly changing and bang on-trend, Buzz has stayed ahead of the game and - with its independent status - has that added cool factor.

This is an amazing shoe shop. Staff were so helpful and…read morepatient. I'm so fussy about what I like. They gave me an honest opinion too, rare these days.... Need new boots so making the journey as well worth it. Thanks guys...... much appreciated. See you soon

Shoes, glorious shoes! How happy I was to hear that…read moreSoletrader would be opening in Cardiff. Incase you don't know they sell branded shoes, like Uggs, Converse, Diesel, Paul Smith, Hush Puppies ect ect. My prefered choice of shoes are Converse- I know I should of grown out of them by now but they are so reliable and go with everything. Anyway Soletrader always has a good selection, and also Birkenstocks, the most comfy sandals ever. Staff are a bit hit and miss here and the service lets them down a bit.

Come here for boots…read more They sell a variety of other brands, like Converse and Blowfish, but they're cheaper elsewhere, and their range of Converse isn't that great. But this shop excels when it comes to boots. Whether you're an Uggs fan, or you're more of a Dr Martens person, there are plenty to choose from. This is the ideal place to come when winter kicks in because you can go straight to the boots and immediately find what you need. This isn't the most colourful of shops, in its shoes or the shops personality in general (or the staff's personalities for that matter) but it's all about practical, everyday footwear. Great for browsing in that everything is clearly and spaciously displayed, however, it's worth checking the prices of some shoes in other shops before you buy them here, as Soletrader tends to be more expensive.

Now I know I said Schuh was my favourite shoe store, well Barratts is the best shoe store. Slightly…read moredifferent in that it is equally as fantastic, but I can see how some people may not feel as at home in Schuh as I do, while I find it hard to imagine a woman who would not love Barratts. Barratts is the place to go to get a pair of sexy heels that aren't too OTT. Heels that will go with everything, as opposed to that one outfit you don't even wear that often (or even the outfit you swear you'll find eventually but never do...). Most of the shoes here are simple, classy, but sexy at the same time. They're versatile and would go with pretty much anything. And they're all of a higher quality than the shoes you'd get in a high street clothing chain like New Look or Primark, so you know they'll last a while. This is probably the best place to look for prom, graduation or similar shoes, purely because they're comfortable, tasteful, are in colours that are easy to find matching dresses for, and remain fashionable at the same time. The boots and flats are equally great, as are the children's shoes. The men's shoes aren't really anything special, but again would be ideal to for (semi)formal occasions, and will be shoes that you can wear again and again for years to come. I've also recently discovered that this particular branch now sells women's shoes from a size 1 (!!) to a size 10. And I'm not talking special shoes that no-one would actually want, I mean the same shoes that everyone else gets, just in size 1 and size 10 too. I don't have feet that small or that big, but I think it's pretty cool that anyone who does can buy shoes that are actually for fashionable women, rather than restricted to buying children's or men's shoes. I can't talk this shop up enough; it really is just fantastic. It's also one of those wonderful shoe shops that does most of its styles in hundreds of colours so when you find a style that you really like, you can buy lots and lots of pairs!

what a remarkable little shop! it doesn't look like much from the outside but inside its a treasure…read moretrove of shoe brands. you can buy Doc Martens, Crocs, Seasalt sandals, Sketchers, and a whole lot more. this space also includes a skateboarding wall, and you can pick up a new pair of trucks, wheels or bearings with your board. Service was a bit lackadaisical but hey, we're on holiday so time pressure isn't an issue. But also the reason for only 4*

This is what Brantano should have been. It has the same idea - self-service shoes in boxes ready to…read moretry and buy - only they're not arranged by size. This is not a huge problem, though, as the sizes are marked clearly on the side of the box, and most sizes (including some half sizes) are accounted for. This is the shop where I found the pair of boots I feel like I've spent my whole life looking for. Wandered into this shop out of curiosity when it first opened, and there were my perfect boots. I'd never heard of Graceland shoes (one of the most common makes of shoes in stock in Deichmann) but they are quite possibly the most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever bought, despite their 4.5" heel. The men's shoes are also fantastic, and the children's shoes are lovely, but unfortunately there isn't a huge variety for kids. I didn't have much of a look around the sports shoes, but I know they have many well-known brands that are quite reasonably priced. There is a good range of sizes available here too, catering for tiny to enormous feet. Even though this shop works on a self-service basis, the staff are by no means absent. They are very friendly and make themselves readily available should you need any help or advice. This is a wonderful shoe shop, and from me, that's a high compliment as I generally view anywhere with shoes as being the best place ever.

I'm finding it very hard trying to find any other shoes that are as comfortable as Graceland shoes,…read moresadly I only discovered the Graceland brand 3 years ago so my feet have been tortured by other brands till then, my only problem now is my favourite Graceland shoe is not available and finding it difficult to find a suitable replacement, but I'll keep looking, I love Graceland shoes for their comfort, Magie in Glasgow

What a brilliant little shoe shop. Classy, comfortable footwear. Staff have excellent product…read moreknowledge and will find the perfect shoes to fit you. Since this shop opened I have bought boots for winter, shoes for summer and also for mid season wear. Small shop so small range, but top quality.

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This store is quite new to Cardiff, and so far I rather like it. You're not really going to find a…read morepair of cute kitten heels that Carrie Bradshaw would die for, but they do stock some good, sturdy, high quality shoes. Jones' carries brands such: as Ecco, Timberland, Hush Puppies, and the incredibly popular Ugg Australia. Furthermore they have a small range of shoe and leather care products which in my experience, really do what they say on the packet. In fact last time I was in this store, I asked the shop assistants advice on how to get a make up stain off my Hugo Boss bag (I'm an idiot, I know), and she was incredibly helpful and actually tested a range of their products on my bag in order to sell me the item which would have the optimum results. Most impressed, would certainly recommend.

I don't get Jones the bootmaker, its just a very expensive shoe shop to pick up overpriced shoes…read morelike Timberlands, Ecco and Campers. They aren's particularly trendy and cost too much to be practical. I felt the staff were a bit to keen and I felt like I was being watched all the tome. Maybe thats because I was the only person in the store. No thanks. I've never tested out their mending skills, but they do have a facility to do repairs as well.

If the shoe fits, buy it in every colour! No, I don't have…read morehundreds of shoes but I know people who do. Pavers Outlet is rather extraordinary - I got some desiner trainers for £14, but casual slingbacks cost me £34. Mind you most of the footwear is Italian, even in the Outlet. In the other half of the store, are brands which are far more expensive. My friend and I examined an exquiste stiletto in a neutal colour with embroiderie, around £120. 'Great for a wedding!' I decided. 'Or just round the house' said my friend. 'Yes, with nothing else on' I concurred. Really besides real elagance like that, you get The Really Useful Shoe, The Flatty, Trouser Shoes, and all points in between those. Some of their mules are great, flattering and summery. There is every type of shoe Under The Sun. Oh, but the boots! Now, I do have a boot fetish and I get most of my boots here. Usually I wait for the sale and get two pairs maybe. The staff are good fun, enjoy my visits with a certain friend, and are helpful to boot!!! Oh, the good ones are the best!

If I'm after shoes, then I will quite happily admit that this is usually my first port of call in…read moreCardiff city centre. That's because they have pretty, modern, functional and comfy shoes all at reasonable prices. Schuh does its own shoes and also stocks brands such as Havanas and Fly, and all of these are going to see you through to the next shoe-year at the very, very least! I went in here yesterday and they had a fantastic sale on. The cutest little pumps that you ever did see were going for only ten pounds, which is great! Unfortunately they didn't have my size, but I just thought that it clearly wasn't meant to be. Although they were quite busy, and perhaps understaffed, and the weather was hot, and I didn't get my shoes, the staff members were great. Although it took a while to serve me, they kept acknowledging I was there, so I knew that they were tyring and I would be dealt with as soon as possible. So many times you're ignored in those kind of situations, so this was nice.

Schuh is my favourite shoe shop in Cardiff…read more They have such a wide selection of footwear, meaning you can go here to find any shoe for pretty much any occasion! I practically live in Converse at the moment and there is nowhere better than Schuh to find a pair a little bit out of the ordinary! At the minute I am walking around in a pair of pink and black Converse which I have jazzed up with silver laces. This shop also has a great 'own brand' range which are not only great quality they are also very light on the bank balance. I have just bought a pair of Schuh's king cross weave sandals for my holiday. They are lush! I haven't worn them yet as I don't want to scratch them before I go, but every night before I go to bed I give them a sneaky kiss and a cuddle just to ensure they are still there! It's worth going here when there is a sale on as they mark down prices are superb!

Whenever I am in England I always go to Clarks village? Why? because there are numerous high end…read morestores with discounted prices. It is also a pleasant day out, with the shops laid out in a very appealing way. They have some eating establishments there as well. After visiting this outlet there is also Street's street shops to go check out as well.. Clarks village is an outlet outdoor mall in the heart of Somerset. Discover effortless style and superb savings at Clarks Village, with up to 60% off RRP everyday at over 90 designer and high street brands.

This is a salutory tale for my fellow men! I thought I would be safe from having to go shopping by…read moreorganising a holiday in the Mendip Hills with my then girlfriend. I thought a weekend driving round the Somerset countryside would be most relaxing. Little did I know that Clarks had decided to build a huge outlet park in the middle of nowhere!! Then to add insult to injury, they charge you to park in the car park!! To be fair, there is a huge range of shops here with anything from Adidas to Next to Waterford Wedgewood. The discounts ranged from very generous to none and like most outlet places, you have to search hard and be disciplined to find true bargains rather than just buying rubbish because it's cheap and never wearing it If you feel your fuel levels flagging, there are food outlets like Burger King around OK I confess I did buy some shoes from Timberland and had to be dragged out of Le Creuset before I did something my credit card would regret! For you men, if you want to avoid shopping in the Mendip Hills, don't go to Street!