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    SAS

    3.8 (53 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ice cream for 2.50 popcorn 10 cents coleslaw 20cents
    Chris A.

    This place is just a beautiful place. So dainty and old fashioned all at once. Cute for the family. Get some pickled goodies or snacks

    Old fashioned candy like taffy and so much more
    Azucena M.

    Going to SAS was a wonderful experience. The ambience is that of the late 1800s. I went to the store with my Family to pick out some shoes for the year. We were looking for quality and comfort and we found it here. The customer service was awesome and we were grateful to get some shoes. SAS is a Family owned and operated shoe store that has been open since the late 1970s. The experience is quite remarkable. They sell old fashioned candy, popcorn and Coca Cola, they also have a small ice cream store within this huge Factory shoe store. There are also demonstration to shoe making that I saw as I visited the Clearance section. I was happy to see so many people working and courteous and attentive. A woman of 95 needed help trying on her shoes and a lady helped her measure her foot and try on shoes. So you can take your Grandparents here for a nice pair of shoes that will truly last with great quality. In each shoe is the detail and craftsmanship of those who through the generations have mastered the art of shoe making. It was a wonderful delight to spend a morning just trying on shoes and having fun with my Family. Take your Family! Take your friends! Take your Beloved! You will be pleasantly surprised! P.S. Remember to run to see if your shoes fit like when we were kids :)

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    Laura F.

    I love this place. It is a great place to take someone who likes classic cars and the antique country store vibe. They have a candy section where you fill your bucket and pay a really low price. Also, I was surprised to see some really cute shoe styles. I will definitely return to actually buy some shoes.

    Candy barrels
    Yadhira L.

    I love visiting SAS headquarters. I first went with my mom just to accompany her to buy her favorite chanclas. I then found that they not only made those unattractive white nurse shoes, but also cute sandals! I was sold. I bought black and gold strappy sandals and they were amazing for working and standing on my feet for hours. I wore those pairs out and replaced them. They are now wearing and I need to take another trip. I also got a pair for my daughter and she wore those out! She now has another set. They measure your foot for a precise fit. I have wide feet and my kid keeps growing so this service is crucial. The store itself is charming! There's an ice cream shop and you can buy popcorn and soda for ten and fifty cents. You can also fill a bag of old-fashioned candy and taffy for $2. This is great to take to the office candy jar. Outside is an array of vintage cars and pumps. You can spend a good hour here and come out with great items from the general store including hand-made soaps, candles, gift cards, and other old-fashioned goodies. I also want to mention that growing-up, we knew several senior ladies that worked there. SAS hired many moms and grandmothers to work their craftsmanship so owning a pair of SAS shoes is extra special to me. I'm ready for new pairs of sandals but since they range from $70-$100+, I need to save up. I totally missed the expiration date of their last coupon. :(

    It felt at home in this parking lot
    Eric F.

    This business is known for respecting its employees and their families. Known for respecting the environment and the community. Business makes a product known to last longer than you'd like (ask someone who's had some they'll explain). We have spotted these shoes under the hardest working people in the city. The factory store is more fun than words or pictures can detail.

    Don B.

    I have been wearing SAS shoes for more years than I can remember but I had never visited the General Store in south San Antonio. So after shopping with a friend earlier in the day, we made our way there. In a way, it reminds me of the Vermont Country Store--rural decor but in this case, definitely Texan. Besides shoes you'll find candy barrels, souvenirs, ice cream, popcorn and fountain Coke that actually has flavor; these last two are priced at five and ten cents, respectively. But we were here for shoes; my friend loves to shop so I left her browsing the aisles while I made my way to the men's department. I knew what I wanted and I was fortunate to have Jessie wait on me. It was obvious that he was proud of the product and of the quality of service he provided. It has been my experience that SAS employees want to insure that your shoes fit properly and Jessie was no exception. Few nowadays actually measure both feet for length and width but Jessie did just that. I remember when buying a pair of shoes meant a break-in period and the pain associated with it. But when I slipped on my new pair of Ambassadors, it was as if I was putting on a comfortable pair of house shoes, so perfect was the fit. My Ambassadors in hand, I found my friend being helped by Rita. She was a joy and a better representative of SAS would be hard to find. Many folks go into "sticker shock" at the prices; it's very easy to spend over $200 for a pair of shoes. But the SAS shoes I have on while writing this have lasted me over seven years of daily use and are still going strong, such is their quality. And at the General Store, something is always on sale. I saved $73 on my shoes, more than worth the gas spent coming from Kerrville. If you haven't visited them, do come and bring the kids--they'll love the place. And if you're interested in a free tour of the factory, these are held during the week; just give them a call to find out times--I'm definitely coming back for that!

    Main entrance
    Paul S.

    I had family visiting and looking for San Antonio specific things to do - my mom had heard of factory tours at SAS so we decided to drive over. The tour is very informative, I think we all enjoyed it. Lots to see in their plant and I dare say this is a museum in waiting as there are so few manufactures like it. I was taken aback by the prices, I guess you can't operate in a major US city and be profitable if your prices are competitive. We bought some small items in the gift store but no one felt the shoes were priced to sell and we left without a new pair of shoes. It's a one and done sort of experience, all enjoyed but no one is putting it on the list of things to do during the next visit.

    Victoria A.

    I love this store, great selection of shoes and bags. However, the man there did not look happy to see us in the store ( probably wasn't in a good mood ). They have a cute little ice cream shop in the store, which has very good ice cream. I love how there are many relics from around the 30s to 70s, especially the cars. I have came here since I was a little girl and have always enjoyed visiting this place. Today while leaving the security had locked us and a few other people in and we weren't able to leave till a nice Lady went to open the gate for us to leave. Today's I was kind of disappointed with my visit and I hope it will not happen again. Even if today's experience wasn't as good as I hoped, I will still be coming back to this great shoe store!

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    They have factory tours they show you the process how they make the shoes . Tour took about 1 hours. Very fun to see. I would recommend

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    I stopped in this super touristy store on my way to the Alamo. It's filled to the brim with Mexican…read moretrinkets. Anything you could possibly want to buy can be found here. Sombrero hats, shoes, Mexican dresses, toys, the list goes on. Be careful about the stairs; they are rather steep. I love how the signs tell you to keep your children with you. There is also another sign telling you that you cannot try on the shoes. I asked the salesgirl about it, and she said that they had lots of people coming in to try on the shoes, but not buying any. And then people who actually bought the shoes would come back saying that the shoes smelled like feet from all the people who had tried on the pair of shoes previously. True story, swear to God. I guess tourists have stinky feet! I was looking for a souvenir for myself. Warned about the shoes, I actually was looking to get either a Mexican blouse or dress as I had seen several gorgeous ones during my stay in San Antonio. The salesgirl was great in helping me pick out one, and even better yet, offered a discount if I paid in cash. Done. Best yet, after visiting Market Square, I noted that this store's clothes prices were indeed less expensive than the stores on Market Square. Same merchandise, different prices. I don't know how the other merchandise stacked up, but it does pay to shop around.

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    Popped in here to look around... and the service and expertise was so dang good I ended up buying a…read moresuit! Looks great with the expert alterations included. Nice place and well stocked- unlike discount stores today. Won't be the absolute cheapest, but fair price for a great suit that hangs right and looks amazing! I am not yet one to wear a lot of Guayaberas, but this place has some top notch ones. Quality!

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