The best shoe shop in Oxford bar none. The shop sells an extensive range of Loake's shoes, leather…read moregoods and accessories, backed by fantastically knowledgeable and helpful staff. The service is second-to-none. You can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee (or something a little stronger) whilst you undertake a fitting. I was recently looking for a new pair of shoes for a wedding. The staff took their time and were able to help me find a style and colour to match my suit. I cannot recommend the store or the staff highly enough.

There is something really special about visiting a place like Ducker & Son. I believe they've been…read moremaking shoes since 1898. While I don't think they designed the first "Oxford" shoe, this place sure looks and feels like it was around when it was. The quality of the shoes here are spectacular, but just as valuable is the impeccable experience and treatment from the stores' operators Bob and Isobel. I managed to chat with Bob for quite a while and apart from his knowledge of shoes and upkeep, he's a hell of a gent! Bling Bling twinkle in his ear as well. Converting from dollars, 250 pounds was a little bit outside my range (ok a lotta bit) for shoes but I did take away a pair of fruity colored socks that will go great with my suit attire on wall st. This review comes miles away from my hometown NY and my visiting city of London, but I couldn't wait to share this gem with the rest of the yelp community. Go wild! Buy some shoes! Cheers!

I must agree with 'billiehol' with regard to Brogues. Having looked in the window I could see the…read morestandard had not dropped. I have had two pairs from Duckers and they are, by far, the best shoe I have worn. The quality of leather is superb and they do last. Haven't had a pair for about nine years so I might treat myself.especially if she's getting a new hat!!! They did a very nice Burgundy colour and the black brogue was for Regimental dress. Very smart..

Urgh, yes, Clarks. In the town where I grew up, Clarks was quite a good quality shoe shop. They…read moremeasured your shoes, always had them in the right size and it was good, quiet, one-to-one service. Maybe that's just because it was a small town and I was after standard school uniform shoes, but there's a world of difference between those experiences and the Oxford store. It's good for formal shoes for work or nice shoes for going out that are designed to be comfortable, rather than lots of the shoes you get in clothes shops that look good but aren't made my shoe specialists. It's not so good for browsing - at busy times there's quite a wait for an assistsant - or for buying exactly what you need quickly and efficiently. As there's not much in-between, I'd recommend elsewhere, although I still think this is a step above Barratts.

Visited Oxford branch in May and being Saturday was very busy. On mens section only one salesperson…read morebut o boy he needs a medal! Taking orders from number of customers and amazingly when brought a stack of boxes he remembered who ordered what. Very patient with us ordering 4 different pairs on 4 different occasions. Very efficient . My husband loves his shoes.

It is a big warehouse full of shoes. You browse the rows and try on the shoes without the help of…read morestaff but I like that. I'd prefer to be left to make my own mind up than have someone waiting on me hand and foot. They do fit children's shoes. Several years ago they'd let you buy the shoes for children who weren't actually with you on the understanding that they'd give you a refund if they didn't fit the child - I don't know if they still do this no quibble refund but it was very useful. They also don't split the children's shoes into boys shoes and girls shoes. Which is brill if you have a child who doesn't like stinky pink and a mother who can't see the point of buying white trainers with pink butterflies stuck on them - surely trainers are for running around on muddy fields and climbing trees - you don't want them to show the dirt. Anyway in Brentano my daughter and I can browse the shoes and try them on without standing out like sore thumbs or having assistants warn us that we are looking at boys shoes.

This is a great place for discounts on the major brands and you can occasionally find a real…read morenon-branded bargain. The sizes do vary though, I am a size 8-9 but had to get a size 10 in a pair recently. Not always the greatest range to choose from and getting someone to size your childs feet on a busy day is not fun Nice range of handbags and accessories and a good place to get wellies for kids too but my son (age 9) prefers BHS for his school shoes and Matalan for his trainers

Barratts is a sort of limbo between somewhere like Clarks and Faith. They're not so into getting…read morethe absolute right fit, although they do have the measuring equipment, but they do sensible shoes as well as fashion. There always seems to be something on offer and there are a lot of different types of shoe there, although a lot more for women than men. Then again, there are lots of different types of women's shoe in general. I'd say it's best for fashion shoes - there's no the expertise for buying school shoes and the trainers aren't generally designed for sport, but for casual use. The prices are very reasonable: calf length boots are about £30-£40 but there are of course some extremes, so they can go up to £80. There's a good range of accessories like insoles, laces and polish, and the staff are helpful, even if they do take a long time to fetch your shoes. What I like is that they'll help you with the fit if you want, but are happy to leave you alone if you prefer - something a lot of shoe shops could learn from.

this shoe shop use to be such a nice store but over the years it has been let down by poor customer…read moreservice or forceful staff trying to make you buy shoecare for your already pricey shoes. the store offers a range of men, women , childrens shoes and handbags, the presentation of the store is clean and prestine , and staff look well presented only there attitude lets them down the shop can be overcrowed at times but i guess thats down to being a busy business , its not my favourite shoe shop but its ok none the less just could do with improvement!

I've tried to shop in this store a few times and always with varying amounts of luck. On a rainy…read moreweekday during the day outside lunch hour or any other break time, the shop was moderately full but the staff were attentive. During a Saturday or during a lunch break time, they are almost impossible to get through, let alone get staff to help - though they do try. They do have a wealth of shoes on display and when you aren't fighting people seemingly standing and gazing at the ceiling, you do get a good idea of each type of shoe and can access and check each style and shape. When available, staff are helpful.

I reluctantly went in here having searched for a particular pair of Birkenstocks without luck in…read moreother shoe shops. I was reluctant because I'd always seen it as a bit of a 'trendy' shop. It was certainly full of noisy teenagers and shiny white trainers, but then it was a Saturday in tourist season. I must admit, it's actually pretty good inside. Yes, it's a chain store, but that means you're familiar with most of the brands. It's all very well buying funky shoes from an independent shop, but if your flip-flops have got to last a whole holiday without snapping and leaving you flipping but not flopping, it's nice to know the durability of what you're buying. The staff were very helpful and friendly and even saved my seat for me when I went a-wandering to test out the shoes. They were around if I needed help, without doing that awkward hovering thing that so many shoe shop assistants do. The service was very good and they let me put shoes aside to buy another day (they'll reserve them for 24 hours in most cases). The prices are what you'd expect - not many bargains to be found, but it's not outrageous, and there's a good range. They do a 10% student discount too.

This is a bit of a strange mix between a high street store and a specialist boutique. It sells…read morewell-known brands like Birkenstock, but also some more unusual shoes, although the ranges of some brands are quite limited. Still, it's great if you're not looking for anything in particular. They always have rows of shoes outside, which tempt me in. I've no idea how they stop people stealing them, but I imagine there's someone peering at fools like me, as I get lured in every time I go past. The shoes are mainly fashion shoes, although there are lots of more practical options that you can walk in, as well as stilettos and flimsy flip flops. It's not the place to come for sturdy walking boots or sports trainers, but for pretty shoes it certainly does the trick. Their boots are particularly gorgeous. I must confess, I've never actually bought anything from here! The prices are hard to see, but I imagine they're usual for the brands, eg £29.99-£39.99 for Birkenstocks. The staff sometimes ask if I need help, but usually let me browse without interruption. Maybe they've started to recognise me

I love Fitrite. I can't quite make up my mind where it lies on the scale of shoe shops. It seems to…read morestock pretty good quality shoes at wonderfully affordable prices. Yes, I know that sounds like a cheesy radio advert, but it's true. I think it's best for its boots - heels, leather, suede, flatties, wellies, ankle high, knee high, thigh high - you name it, it's here. The organisation is a bit confusing: I haven't quite figured out how it's all arranged yet, but it's fun having a good browse. The worst part is trying to choose what to get - I usually get sucked in by a tantalising window display, then end up picking 3 different things, going through a huge dilemma of trying to choose one, then buy them all. The problem with this is that although it's cheap, it's not that cheap. My brown suede boots were £25 in the sale, although the sale seems to be a pretty permanent feature. Watch out for the pashminas outside - they're good quality, but you can get them much cheaper in the nearby Undercover Market. There's usually only one man working in the shop, who is helpful when you ask for advice, but leaves you alone otherwise. There are some slim trainers, but not any sports specific ones, lots of pumps, and some bags as well. A great shop for women and a refreshing change from department stores or generic bargain shoe shops.

I don't know anyone who actually shops here, but I always have a peek through the window when I go…read morepast. It's pretty much exclusive designer clothes, although (dare I say it) to me they don't look much different from what you can pick up in M&S or Debenhams for a third of the price. It caters for men, women and children, although some of the men's clothes are on the fashion side of normal. There's a small range of broaches and ribbons, and a fair amount of bags, hats, scarves and sunglasses. They have a few shoes, although the choice is usually one boots, one sandle, one heel. The prices are a worth a goggle at if nothing else: over £100 for a top; over £150 for shoes. Personally I'd go to M&S and spend the difference on something fun, but each to their own. If you're looking for quality, you won't be disappointed, and thankfully this designer boutique doesn't rely on quirkiness, but sells clothes you'd actually wear in public.