I was surprised to see many great deals on top named brands. The only thing I didn't appreciate was…read morewhen my fiancé was exchanging her shoes and one of the customer service reps gave so much attitude. I'm guessing he didn't want to work on a Sunday..The other rep was great though and unfortunately they didn't have my fiancé's size in their warehouse.

From the owner: Famous Footwear is your place for athletic, casual and dress shoes for the whole family from…read morehundreds of name brands. It's a one-stop-shop for women, men and kids for brands like Nike, Converse, Vans, Sperry, Madden Girl, Skechers, ASICS, New Balance and more!With more than 1,000 stores nationwide and even more selection online, Famous Footwear is a leading family footwear destination for the famous brands you know and love. Check out the Famous Footwear website to pre-shop your local store's assortment, browse web only styles and find more than what you'll see in stores.Join Famous Footwear Rewards and earn points with every purchase, get exclusive coupons, get free shipping: both online and to-store. Find your next pair of shoes today!

Though the store was mostly shoes, I was gravitated on my visit at this store just going through…read moretheir shirts and pants on the rack. The prices were a bit fair and the staff were really friendly. It's a really clean store that didn't get too much foot traffic but it's a decent place worth checking out

I purchased some authentic vintage avalanche jerseys and although it can be scary this day and age…read moreordering things through social media, I can 10000% vouch for the professionalism and timeliness Tribute Kicks Vintage is. they were professional and made sure that all things were in order and answered any questions and concerns I had. my jerseys came clean and in excellent condition and I'm very satisfied with their selection and service. 10/10 would recommend!!!

Red Wing shoes are amazing. No one is going to argue that. It's more the store that is off. Some of…read moretheir shoes don't have prices and the employees don't want to even look them up in the computer, which to me is mind-boggling as how they want to sell shoes. I got a feel attitude vibe.

From the owner: The Ultimate Fit Experience is at your local Red Wing Store. Years of innovation have led to an…read moreexperience that gets you in the perfect pair of work boots. When you step into the store, the whole experience is engineered and built for one person--you. Your Red Wing Ultimate Fit Specialist will help you build a fit system tailored to your specific needs to keep you supported, comfortable and safe--all day, every day. We also offer comprehensive care after your boot purchase, including complimentary oiling and lace replacement for as long as you own your footwear, plus convenient access to minor and major shoe repair. To learn more about the Ultimate Fit Experience, visit us today!

I found what I needed at Heartland Soles. The salesperson (Erica) had the knowledge to direct me…read moreto walking shoes that would be more protective of my arthritic toes. She listened carefully to my description of the problems I have had and she analyzed my gait with a video recording. She pulled out 5 different pairs (3 different brands) for me to try and we talked through each one as I tried them. I really liked that I was able to make an appointment online and have 30 minutes of undivided attention. I felt safe (COVID-wise) and I got great customer service.

Store was very busy shortly after opening. But the salesman was able to help everyone by rotating…read morethrough, very impressed! I had a fitting and explained my needs, he brought out 5 different pairs to try on and I walked out with some super comfy shoes, a brand I never even thought of trying. Will be my only athletic shoe store going forward. Highly recommend.

This store started like thirty years ago, trying to bring mountain culture to Iowa. I'd say…read morethey've succeeded and are definitely the go-to for any outdoor retail needs in the area. They've got the big brands like: Patagonia, Marmot, North Face, Columbia, etc. When it comes to apparel that will withstand a trip to the Alps (or who are we kidding, a January in Iowa City :D) they've got you covered! Five floors of retail ranging from -- apparel, footwear and equipment. Items for boating, fishing, cycling, skiing, running, golfing, hunting, climbing-- almost anything you could do outdoors, they have something for. For as much as they have in the store, you'd expect it to the be cluttered. But it is very easy to get around and find what you're looking for. They did a great job organizing items and utilizing each floor of space. (*There are a lot of stairs! You've been warned.*) I can't say I frequent here often, but when I do-- I leave with what I came for. Pricing is fair but I honestly go straight to the sale rack when I'm here. (I've always been a fan of the sidewalk sales during the summer. Always finding a new pair of shoes at a great price!) Staff is VERY knowledgeable and welcoming. The location is stellar, with the ramp right across the street.

Active Endeavors can definitely be a pricey since they carry all of the high quality name brands…read moreyou seek when you're gearing up for an outdoorsy trip, but their sales staff is excellent, and if you plan accordingly (aka try to buy things off season) you can find some absolutely wonderful deals. For example - last winter I spilled battery acid all over my NorthFace winter jacket - the kind that goes down to your ankles. BUT it happened just late enough in the winter that Active Endeavors was gearing up for one of their annual sales, and guess what? I got a replacement jacket for nearly 50 percent off. Huzzah! It was a win for me because I got a new coat, and I had the opportunity to support a local business, which I love doing. Active Endeavors also has a killer shoe selection - I'm not sure if people know this, but it's worth checking out!

How have I never reviewed Scheels?…read more I am grateful to have this location. With two kiddos that are active in a lot of sports, Scheels has come to the rescue a time or two. (Specifically, when I realized my son didn't have an adequate batting helmet for baseball mere hours before his first game of the season. I was able to order online and pickup no problem. He is insanely proud of his golden helmet, might I add.) This location expanded during the pandemic and has a ton! Hunting, biking, fishing, skiing,... a robust Iowa Hawkeye apparel section... shoes, apparel-- you name it! Honestly, my favorite spot to shop Scheels is online. I got some amazing Fornia clothes on clearance. My blazer I got is legit one of my favorite things and I spent less than $10-- what a steal! I also got some great Mud Pie Christmas decor super cheap online. It's open daily, parking is a non-issue. Staff is always so friendly and knowledgable. As I mentioned above, don't forget to order online easily for pickup.

This Scheels is located at the Coral Ridge Mall, specifically next door to Target. I love Scheels…read moreand so my husband, our little girl dog (yes Scheels are dog friendly) and I came by to this location this afternoon for a visit. When we came in, we had a few employees greet us and smile as they saw our little girl (honestly it's hard to be in a bad mood when you sees you because she is so cute and will turn your bad day into a much better one). Not expecting to really purchase anything in particular, we just walked around the store and browsed. This location sells Iowa University clothing, that can be found on the first floor. There is also a mascot statue of Herky The Hawk by the clothing section (an older version of this mascot). Upstairs, you can find rifles, binoculars, etc. But most importantly the dog section, in which our little girl was very excited to lead us to (although this is our first time visiting this location, she just knew where her section is). We let her choose what item she would like for us to buy her, which ended up being a resealable bag of dried salmon dog treats. At the register downstairs, this friendly employee had asked if our dog had picked out this item herself, lol. We laughed about it, as we told him yes she did. Overall, had a great shopping experience and would shop here regularly if I lived around this area.

My kids grow like weeds. They always seem to need new stuff. And I'm thrifty, so I shop at…read moreKohl's. Because I can get quality, name brand, trendy stuff on a budget. Honestly, with so many coupons available -- I make a point to not buy things unless they're 75% off or more. Which may seem crazy-coupon-lady-esque, but it's very doable. You may wonder how I shop so cheap, well Kohl's clearance is my bread and butter. Savings start at 60% and go up from there. But best yet, you can use additional coupons (like 30%) for more money saved! $20 earrings, were $2 on clearance-- bought for a whopping $1.40. I avoid buying shoes or electronics at Kohls. Coupons are typically harder to use on brands like Nike or Adidas. With that being said, my kids rock Converses with the best of them... they have amazing deals on this brand even if they're not eligible for other promotions. 5 Reasons Kohls is Rad 1. Get cash back up to 12 months after purchase and in-store credit beyond that. 2. I always lose receipts. If you use a credit card to make your purchase, your shopping history is stored in the computer for a full year. Full-purchase price back, no matter the card. 3. The Kohl's credit card is instant savings. Exclusive coupon codes are sent often to cardholders-- again-- these can be used with other coupons. 12 times a year this coupons are sent. 4. You can use up to four promo codes at a time. FOUR. One sitewide+two department specific+Kohl's Cash. Or, one sitewide+three Kohl's Cash. You can't use more than four codes total. 5. Forgot to use a coupon on your last Kohls.com purchase? Just email customer service with your order number and promo code. You can be credited in the form of the original payment. I've always had good customer service online. Not as ideal interactions have been had in the store. Parking is a non-issue. This particular location is easy to navigate but often disorganized. It typically has some cool Iowa Hawkeye stuff and literally all the essentials my growing family needs.

Kohls hired a company called the retail equation. This company has convinced Kohls to deny returns…read morethat FOLLOW THEIR POLICY. I personally have never returned anything without a receipt and on time. Suddenly they said I couldn't return a DEFECTIVE purse, ordered online, with receipt. I DID NOT get a verbal warning. In the past couple of years I shopped for my elderly grandmother, my two kids, myself, my husband so maybe use some critical thinking skills when you look at a list of returns......maybe they are for multiple people in a family. I admit, I did things like purchase 10 pairs of shoes so my 95 year old grandma could find a pair that were comfortable. I did the same for clothes. I told the cashiers exactly what I was doing. I also admit I returned 9 pairs of shoes and multiple items of clothing and explained to the cashier why. My grandma can't go to the store like so many others that are home bound, so congratulations you have made it harder for the elderly to get things they need from your company!! Shameful! I also did the same for my mom who had Alzheimers. Some of my returns were because I received dirty and /or defective stuff from orders online. Lack of packaging is why for most. Delicate items like bras came snagged and dirty thrown in a box. I received sizes I did not order. Do you expect me to keep wrong sizes? I did order some things on accident because the items were in my cart. My bad! I pointed all of this out when I returned the items. How exactly are we to shop online without having returns when the store doesn't have it to try on or to look at colors and styles? I am now stuck with a DEFECTIVE purse. How is this even a business tactic? Who would think it is a good idea to not allow valid returns abiding by the company policy? Customers won't go back concerned it will happen because no guidelines are provided. Kohls refuses to tell customers how many VALID returns are allowed which is extremely unethical. I did the dispute process which is a joke. Kohls confirmed I had too many returns. How many is too many.....no one will ever know. Are you forcing customers to keep merchandise to increase revenue? That is sure what it seems like because I am not a criminal or committing fraud.

On day thirty one, I online shopped…read more I read this great article the other day about present shopping intentionally. (Eco-Friendly, Hand-Made, Small Biz, Woman Owned... etc) It got me inspired. With Mother's Day a whopping THREE weeks away-- I figured I'd both support my local woman-owned small biz and get a gift or two to make a mom in my life feel seen, loved and appreciated. This review is for an online shopping experience at Revival. Their site is easy to use. I love the tabs...from new to sale items. Gifts for under $25 tab, too. They've got a little bit of something for everyone-- but compared to the store, selection is a bit limited. With the lovely lady in my life being 70+ and growing more fearful by the day of this pandemic-- I opted for the Cold & Flu Blend of essential oils. Practical, yet thoughtful. (Annnnnd... I may have gotten something for myself. HEY. I'm a mom, too! Revival has a WONDERFUL Free People selection.) I made my two purchases... got to the dreaded shipping options... and saw all local deliveries are free! I got my package a mere TEN HOURS after ordering it. (Even with a text informing me it had been left on my step.) Support local. Support small. Support women-owned. Support retail during this crazy time. Oh, and don't forget to spoil your momma. Shop Revival!

I'm a big fan of Revival and have been going to this store since I was in college and every time I…read morevisit Iowa City I stop by. I would describe Revival as a Vintage Boutique that buys and resells thrifted and new items + home goods (candles, room sprays, incense) It's been about five years since my return and oh how things have changed! I'll start with the positive first: they now sell sex toys and lube (Maude brand) which is super cool. The candles they sell are so unique and well crafted. What a creative idea to use old fish tins for the base! The not so good: in summary everything's extremely overpriced. Revival use to be more of a thrift store (and yes they still buy and resell thrifted items) but now a large selection of their items are new and well over $100. Mind you this is not a luxury store. Now, I will say Revival has always carried new items and more "high quality pieces" however, today I saw a "preloved" coach bag for $300+ which was insane to me. The selection of clothing is more neutral and basic tones like cream, nude, brown and white. I miss the color and variety that use to be! Today I purchased some groovy sunglasses, vintage Levi Jeans, and some other new goodies. I still love this place and will check it out again the next time I'm in town!