I am a returning customer and we are substantial business owners of over 45 years. My husband and I…read morehave purchased 5 pairs of shoes from this store on our last trip to Adelaid. The staff, Melony in particular was outstanding in her customer service, however the owner was rude and passed offensive remarks suggesting to check that our money may be counterfeit only to realise that he was in the wrong. He probably passed this comment because we are people of colour. The only reason why we continued our transaction was because of the lovely Melony who spent a lot of time helping us and we didn't want all of her time and effort to go to waste. If a person wants to be in business, he should learn to treat his customers with respect and if he thought there was an issue he could have done so discretely and not embarrass his customers infront of others.

If a business has survived over 30 years you know something must be going right. Ignore all the…read morementions of trendy or not trendy, daggy store, blah, blah, blah. Grundy's know what they are talking about and they have made feet go walking out longer then most Yelpers. Get into some Doc Martens or comfy UGG boots, personally my feet feel naked if they are not wrapped in some side lace sheet goodness boots. I will go as far to say my Mum took me for my first pair of shoes here back in 1986, ask her yourself. The cost can be a bit pricey but in a place like this you're paying for knowledge and a brand you know is going to last.

This cotton on is HUGE…read more My jaw dropped when I first saw it and it hit the floor when I walked in. you may not be aware but Rubi Shoes is a division of cotton on, so one section of this store is dedicated to shoes. Another section is dedicated to accessories and there are wall to wall clothes catering to guys, gals and kids for your browsing pleasure. If I'm in shopping mode, I can spend a good hour in here, happily sifting through shoes and pretty dresses while contemplating if buying another pair of wedge heels really is a bit obnoxious. The guys section is nearly as big as the girls, so your partner doesn't have to stand there awkwardly while you revel in the good feeling that is accessories, and he wont come back for a while (hopefully). I guarantee you wont leave here without a new something or other, so if you are trying to curb your spending, don't even walk past because the colourful television set display is the first thing you wont say no to.

Make sure you keep any children on a tight leash in here otherwise you may never find them again…read more My daughter and I popped in for a quick browse and ended up sucked into this time warp, only to come out one hour later. Like Elissa says this store is massive and has everything from your usual fashion items to shoes, pyjamas underwear and even swimwear and caters for the whole family. It is a great place to shop for you basic items like singlets and shorts. Most of the cotton dresses are very prone to creasing so you are better off buying something with a bit of lycra in it. If you are buying dresses I suggest the more T shirt style that you can just throw over a pair of bathers in summer. Their pyjamas are really good and the quality is there. We came away with some great summer pyjamas and a cute swing singlet. Considering the store is huge and the range is definitely on the cheaper side, they have done a really good fit out that doesn't feel cheap unlike some of the other competitors in the market.

Shoe Central looks bigger from the outside than it actually is. It also sort of looks cheaper than…read moreit is, I thought. They have a small selection of women's and men's shoes, at moderate to high prices. It's a mixture of casual/classic and I, personally, didn't find anything here that stood out. Overall I found their shoes pretty boring but I guess it's good if you're after something simple like plain black heels. I don't think their shoes are directed at a young audience but you might find the one or other nice pair amongst them. Maybe I'll go back for another browse someday but it's definitely not the kind of store I'd go to on a regular basis.

If you're going to go to a big shed filled with cheap shoes, I'd hit the Shoe Shed. This place…read moreisn't all that cheap (as it looks like it really should be) and the quality of the shoes really aren't that great. I was filled with hope when I saw this store, but I was pretty disappointed with the effort. But hey, it's a shoe store. I can't be angry at a shoe store. They have shoes. If their stock constantly changes then maybe I'll find something purchaseable one day, just not this time.

This store was recommended by the team at the original R M Williams store in Prospect to deal with…read moremy Stockman boots that they themselves could no longer repair. What a great recommendation it turned out to be! The cobblers did an outstanding job replacing the sole and heel, effectively adding another good few years of comfortable work wear out of a very reliable pair of legendary boots. In closing, I'd certainly encourage anyone with footwear needing repair to seek out the Ideal Shoe Store team. They will not disappoint. Moreover, their rates are very reasonable

I bought my Milleni leather messenger bag from here I'd say about seven years ago and I still wear…read moreit everyday. It was the best price I could find at the time and having worked down the road it was a eureka moment when I found it was there in store. Ideal Shoe Repair performs a great service to the local residents, workers and passers by as they cut keys and repair leather goods and the prices are reasonable. Besides selling hand bags they also sell lugguage and accesories like belts, shoe laces, shoe inserts and scraves plus jewellery and umbrellas. Being a dealer in leather they also sell leather protection such as polish, sprays and sealants for leather and suede, even motor bike accesories. Service is fast and friendly and keys are cut on the spot unless there's a few to do and depending on their work load, but overall a great long standing shop which has recently seen a facelift.

If you are looking for a good choice of comfortable shoes, great service, competitive pricing and…read moresalespeople who know their stuff, this is the destination for you. Give the trendier shops on The Parade and Burnside Village a miss and go straight to Carapella shoes. Easy parking, fantastic range. I'm travelling to the tropics next month, and gad broken my ankle a while back, but even in the depths of winter I found two pairs of exceedingly comfortable shoes, which still look great (and got a great discount). As I said to the slightly shocked salesman..."this is a destination shop....you have the best range of fat old lady shoes I have ever seen!" However, they also have comfortable shoes, which are stylish. I can't speak more highly of this store. I am now 20 days in to my Asia trip, and the shoes I bought from Carapella have been fantastic,comfy, strong and supportive. I'm even more impresses

Best in Blackwood Great music great stuff great stock…read more All inside a 1922s California bungalow. Complete with fake log fire /resting spots... Big plus is that it is next door to unbelievable wood fire sourdough bakery. Lovely cheerful volunteers...

This Red Cross thrift store is a little different to other thrift stores. It seems that they must…read moreget a lot of donations from clothing stores. They offer a lot of brand new, never worn items. Some with tags still attached with original prices. However, the benefit is that you can purchase them at thrift store prices! Hooray! This is a great sized store, with a variety of items on offer. The clothing section is large and offers some really cool 80s-90s styled clothing when I looked there last. The back section has a great collection of ceramic home display pieces which is great if you are into eclectic styling. If you are after some jewellery, there is large collection of necklaces and bracelets in the front part of the store. Some of these items are new as well. They are all quite good quality and not just cheap looking pieces. I think my biggest tip is that this store is the one to go to if you are after shoes. I know not everyone is into wearing second hand shoes. But, they have a great selection of really cool funky vintage styled shoes. I have also found a number of "I love billy" shoes here as well. Just in case you do want to buy some vintage shoes and want to give them a good clean, here is what I do: Step 1: Place bicarb soda in the shoes and leave them overnight. Step 2: Vacuum the bicarb out. Step 3: Get a damp cloth and dettol and wipe them out inside. Voila, good as new! Last thing to mention, the staff in this store are really lovely and very helpful. It is probably a wonderful feeling volunteering in support for such an amazing cause. So do what I do, support the cause by shopping in thrift stores and love the environment by recycling!

When my child was younger and could fit into the limit of size five, Ollie Ashenden was my first…read moreport of call, as he also had difficult feet to fit. This store is a godsend when it comes to getting the correct fit for your child's feet and no it's not cheap but there is a sales table usually out the front. It has been a family owned business for over 35 years in North Adelaide, so people know they can trust the staff to do a proper fit, ensuring your purchase is the right one. I've always found there is no problem for staff to go and get an armfull of boxes out from the back room for my child and I to try several different brands and she which suits and fits. They stock alot of Clarks and Grosby brands and also shoes and sandals which can accommodate orthopedic inserts. Plus fun stuff too like sneakers and thongs such as Dunlop, Crocs, Havaianas and other more exotic brands I've never heard of before. They come in various do ups like velcro, buckle, lace or slip on they've got them all. Definitely worth a trip out to North Adelaide.

I am always happy with both the service and the shoes we purchase from Ollie Ashenden. Initially I…read morehad to shop here because my son has such wide feet, but after experiencing their excellent range of quality shoes, there was no looking back. I recommend them without hesitation.

I don't go into Cotton On all that regularly, wherever the store may be, because I find them…read moreslightly overwhelming. This Cotton On is no exception - I think it's actually more chaotic that others in the chain. This store is just a standard guys' and girls' clothing shop. No kids' wear or underwear here. Thank goodness, because it's crazy enough without. I dove in here desperately seeking shorts, as the ones I was wearing were hideous, according to both myself and my boyfriend, and I'd subsequently spilt chocolate all over them. The sales racks down the back of the store were overflowing with size 8s of all styles. I can't resist a $10 pair of shorts, so I kept looking until I found something closer to my normal size 12 (of which there were NONE to be seen.) Half an hour later I stagger out with nothing. Why don't these clothes fit? What's wrong with me?? So apparently, I'm a size 14 around the legs, but not the backside. How does that work? I seem pretty proportional - I'm big all over!! Yet the shorts gape like crazy at the back. Maybe you're just meant to wear them a lot tighter at the front? Ew. I now recall why I don't shop here. Nothing ever fits. This saddens me, because I like cheap clothing, and I like their casual styles. Sadly, it is not meant to be.

Cotton On in Glenelg is run by friendly and helpful staff. It's no where near the size of the…read moreRundle Mall & Marion Cotton On stores, but I still go in there for a browse and with no intention to spend a single cent, only to walk out with a new outfit. They have also recently added some Typo range into their store, which is great.