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.

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.

I went to Sports 4 College Square to buy a pair of New Balance running shoes, but they did not have…read morethe model I wanted. The clerk suggested I try another brand. I asked if I could try them at home to make sure they were comfortable, and the clerk assured me that I would be able to return the shoes. Today, I brought them to return to the store, as I found that they were a bit narrow in one of my insteps. When I went to return the shoes today, the clerk went to the back of the store where only staff can go and spent a long time talking with, I assume the manager or store owner. When he returned, I asked what the problem was. I was told that there was a note on our name that said we were only allowed to get an exchange or get credit. I asked why and was told that over the past six years, (since 2018) my husband and I had bought 9 pairs of shoes and returned them. I was then told by the person from the back of the store that we were banned from buying any shoes from that store because it takes up too much of the staff's time to deal with people who buy and then return goods. Wow! I am not a person who goes and tries things on in stores and then returns them and buys online after. I rarely buy anything online. I felt very violated by the attitude of the staff people in the store. Instead of talking to me about why I returned the shoes and maybe trying to get to the bottom of why the shoes had been returned, instead we are told we are banned from buying in that store. What a shocking way to treat your customers! I will definitely let others know the customer service policy of this store. We have at least 6 runners in our family and many friends also. Looking forward to buying from a store that respects and values its customers.

I was diagnosed with metatarsalgia and knew that I needed new shoes. I had been walking everyday…read morefor more than 5K for 90 days since we were in Florida and chose not to rent a car just for that reason. We had to walk everywhere. It was all hard surfaces and by the end of the 3 months I had a very sore foot. A friend of mine recommended sports 4 where she said she always bought shoes. When I walked in Nathan greeted me. It was really busy and he started to serve 3 customers at once. I have never in my 50 years of living in Ottawa and now at the age of 80 had such outstanding service. Nathan measured my foot and then brought out a pair of shoes that were a miracle. He wanted to make sure that these were the best so he brought out two more. He gave me time to walk in each pair and then choose. Although not a super athlete we have walked every day on many trails in the small towns within an hour of Ottawa. I was one of the featured trails in The best trails of 2021 on the Alltrails.ca website. Today I went to my zumba class and I didn't have any pain in my sore foot in my new shoes. Nathan is a super star salesman and has saved my life. Thank you Nathan and Sports 4. Roz L.

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!!

This is the best vintage clothing store in the city by a long shot! The owners are incredible…read morecurators of clothing from the 1940s-1990s, and are always welcoming, friendly, and ready to help. Definitely worth a visit!!

Visited Bellwethers yesterday and everything was beautiful! A great place to find some nice high…read moreend mom jeans or funky shoes (very art hoe and alternative). However, the prices were very high considering a lot of their pieces could be easily found at Value Village. They jack up the price but offer gorgeous stuff!

Yes, there are cheaper kids shoes in Ottawa. But there is no other place where the staff go so out…read moreof their way with you and your little one to make sure that you find the right shoe, at the right price and the right fit. A cheerful, highly knowledgeable staff is a breath of fresh air after the lonely or uninformed moments in a box shoe store. Lots of neat brands - and they have a shoe club too, which gets you a free pair of shoes after you buy a set amount, so that takes a bit off the price edge.

This is an Ottawa institution. They totally are helpful in finding your children the best shoes and…read morethat they walk out happy. They often have very good sales too so keep a look out!

Purchased many items there years. ago when showing horses bought a saddle I always cherished night…read morehorse equipment blankets, brushes, ev thing always great quality and lasted years

So for the longest time I never went into Apple Saddlery because I thought it just sold equestrian…read moresupplies, and I don't ride horses. Then one day one of my friends told me they also sell clothes. I said "yeah, like riding breeches that make you look like you're wearing a diaper? No thank you." She said "no, like regular clothes." Being the shopper that I am, I had to check it out. My friend was right, they do have regular clothes. Well, they are more "outdoor adventure/active lifestyle" kind of clothes. Like what you would find at Sail, Mountain Equipment Co-Op and Bushtakah. They have a huge selection of Royal Robbins and they carry my favourite brand of this kind of clothing, Toad & Co. (formerly called Horny Toad - and I'm so glad they changed the name because I used to get a lot of funny looks when I asked stores if they carry Horny Toad). Anyway, prices are on par with other stores that sell this kind of clothing. They do have a clearance section at the back of the store where items are marked down and prices can be quite low. If you need to use the fitting room and staff aren't around, there's an old school bell on the wall that you ring. It's pretty cool! I can't speak about any of their equestrian supplies because I don't know anything about such things, but there's a huge selection. Staff are always friendly and nice. The parking lot is unpaved and bumpy with potholes everywhere, so be careful!

Nice location here. Lots of stuff to look through, plus lots of savings. Staff is friendly and…read morehelpful, but not in the pushy in your face way. Felt I could take my time here without being rushed. Of course that's a bonus to any business, I'll always find something to buy in that case. And I had the time to remember oddball things I need. Quality products at reasonable prices, plus brand names you'll know. To me, that's a lot of reasons to shop here. Will stop in again for sure.

Marks supplies great clothes for rugged use, but this location has less stock than others. Although…read moreit's further away, I prefer the Marks corner of Merivale & Hunt Club West.