I'm not really into shoes, I'm really not. And I really don't like shopping at all either. But when I go into Schuh I do ooh and aah a bit over their lovely shoes. They have a great range, and some really fun shoes. I particularly like the Irregular Choice brand for fancy shoes, and on this visit I noticed that Schuh have started doing their own range of similarly styled, very fun and pretty shoes.
But anyway, I was here for a pair of sensible and sturdy flat shoes, not some sequinned and be-ribboned fripperies. And they have sensible shoes too. They also have other brands I like like Rocket Dog and Blowfish. So although I'm not really into shoes, I really could fill my boots (sorry) with shoes here.
Because they have such a big range, as a retail outlet, Schuh does feel a bit cramped - there are shoes everywhere you turn, and there's not really a free flow round the shop, so leave your big shoulder bag at home if you don't want to wreak havoc with the free standing displays.
I bought a pair of Doc Marten Mary Janes. My boyfriend is going to hate them because they look like shoes I had for school in 1978 and that's not sexy. They're big and clumpy but I think they're quite cool, and anyway we're coming up for winter, so that's what I got.
They didn't have my size in stock, but they have a good service where they will order them for you and if you don't like them you can return them with no quibble at all within a year. While you can order them to be delivered to your home (for free!) I had them ordered in to the shop, which is really convenient as if you don't like them, the return will take two minutes.
The staff are really helpful. Maybe a bit too helpful in that within 2 minutes of being in the shop, you WILL be asked at least 4 times if you 'need any help'. And I get the distinct feeling that they WILL tell you that your choice of shoes is the best choice of shoes ever in the world even if you have the most hideous creations known to shoe-kind on your feet. They guy who I got today had some quite funny banter though, so I almost even enjoyed my shoe buying experience. I might even go back for some cute little Rocket Dog ankle boots I saw. WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME!!! read more