Now, this place may not win any awards for being cool and I used to curse my mother for buying me…read moreshoes from here when I was a young boy but now I'm older and buying my own shoes I can see why she brought me here year after year to get my school shoes. The prices aren't low but they're really, really good for the quality of shoe that you get and a pair of Clarks will last you ages. There is also that cool machine that works out your shoe-size which always used to amaze me when I was younger. The staff are knowledgable and friendly, not being too pushy with the optional extras like polishes and leather protector etc.

I usually don't like going to this Clarks Shoe shop as their kids department is upstairs and not…read moreoverly convenient for prams. I was passing today but and needed to get new shoes for my youngest so I thought I would nip in. As I said kids department is upstairs so I parked the pram in the designated area for prams and brought my wee one upstairs. There was no one else there, bonus I picked a good time to go, I noticed on my way in through the doors a ticket system so it must get very busy at times and to stop arguments between mothers they have thought of this. Shop is very well laid out in age categories and types of shoes. Lovely and bright too for kids. Assistant came straight over and measured my daughters feet and then went into the store and got all the available stock in her size, three pairs to choose between. Assistants are very knowledgeable in fitting for kids. Needless to say we came home with new shoes.

This isn't an expensive, out of the price range shoe shop selling big name designer shoes, but it…read moreis a fantastic bargain buy shop for back to school shoe wear or reliable shoes that won't cost you an arm and a leg. Admittedly it is the same old stuff year in year out but you can't beat the value for money you find here. Cheap shoes in both their price and sometimes their quality. Saying that though, if you need those school gutties / plimsoles for P.E. then you can get them here for a total steal of £1.99. Now you can't beat that! The shop has been keeping feet happy for nearly one hundred years. It was founded originally founded in 1917 as "Bensonshoe" and since has been providing discount foot wear at a great price. If you're not fussy and are after a value buy then head to Shoe Zone and pick up a bargain.

From the owner: Shoe Zone is the UK's leading value footwear retailer. We love nothing better than helping our…read morecustomers find exactly the right shoes, and always at affordable prices. Our huge selection of shoes for all the family means that whatever the occasion, whatever the outfit, you're sure to find something you'll love.

If you seeking elegant but traditional shoes for special occasions such as a weddings, or need…read moreappropriate footwear if your profession has a formal dress code then Arabesque is worth a visit. They stock Italian and Spanish designer shoes that are smart but comfortable classics, beautifully made from leather and suede that will lift your stature with out being excruciatingly high or ultra trendy. The target here is really for the well heeled older woman, but on the other hand I have noticed there are good sales on here so the prices are by no means out of sight. So I should confess my eye is on some rather nice wedge heel black suede numbers. There is also a selection of classic handbags to marry with the shoes. It's very old school in here, with a charming, gentlemanly proprietor in charge. As a small shop, the service is attentive so is best for those who are genuinely interested in the stock rather than casual browsers.

An old fashioned, traditional style shoe shop. To be honest it's not really to my taste but others…read moremay like Gaffney's. I find it a tad expensive and behind the times. Plus I never feel I can browse this shop comfortably as sales staff always seem to hover over my shoulder in a rather irritating manner. Maybe they are trying to be helpful, jump on a sales opportunity or think I'm going to steal and run off with the one shoe out of a pair on display hahahahaha! I actually dislike going into this shop. Dowdy, dated and out-of-style, I'll definitely be buying my footwear elsewhere...

don't shop here. used to work here. the owner is awful to both staff and customers, marks up his…read moreprices like CRAZY (selling boots worth £20 at £100), doesn't listen to any kind of sound business advice and then wonders why his business is failing. he sacked one of my coworkers mid-shift and made her continue her shift, he made me (his manager at the time) come in and rearrange his ENTIRE store for him (took me almost 3 whole days to complete) only to sack me once I finished all the hard work for him or in his words "I'll call you when I have hours for you". he tells customers they are wrong if they say a shoe doesn't fit them or feel comfortable and makes them out to be liars if a pair of shoes they bought happened to be faulty. his store also does not adhere to legal requirements such as having smoke alarms, fire extinguishers or being wheelchair accessible and when I brought these things up to him he laughed, particularly about being wheelchair accessible. don't give this man your money he's an awful excuse for a human.

Jeanius is a great little clothing and apparel shop which has not long opened, in the De Courcy…read moreCentre. They sell a wide range of clothing and footwear - the style is mostly casual, they have a really good range of Converse clothes and shoes, plus a fantastic range of jeans, belts, bags, jackets etc, but they also do an excellent range of smart blazers and leather shoes too! They have a Christmas club available so should you wish to save up, you can open an account and put money in as and when you can afford, to have a nice amount built up to buy some presents (or treat yourself!) Also be sure to check out their sales, as there are some great bargains to be had (and you can never have too many pairs of Converse!) I've popped in for a look around and the staff were also really friendly!

Spacious and brightly lit store. Sells mostly men's clothing but they also stock some children's…read moreand women's pieces aswell. Good range of shoes (converse and other similar shoes) Staff here are super friendly and always wanting to help you find exactly what your looking for! Usually have deals or offers on!

I lot of things have changed in Carrick over the years, but this great little shoe shop has been in…read moreCarrickfergus for as long as I can remember. Clark's is obviously a well known and long established shoe brand, and is known for good quality shoes. I'm pretty sure that when I was a child, all my shoes came from here! They offer a professional foot measuring system, so you can ensure you are definitely getting the right fit. The shoes are well made and come in a wide range of sizes, half sizes, and widths. This little shop has always been a well presented and run shop, with friendly staff, and is a real credit to the brand.

Was in here yesterday buying my daughter a pair of shoes...like me she wanted all the shoes in the…read moreshop! Staff were helpful and patient with my crazy 1 yr old who simply kept saying "shoes mummy, shoes" Foot measuring available and no pressure to buy once measured. Half sizes available too so that was a bonus as that's exactly what we needed. Glad this wee town still has something unchanged since I was a kid.

If I were an eight year old looking for a pair of black school gutties I might convince my mum to…read moretake me in here. If I were an 80 year old looking for a nice pair of pink slippers with yellow flowers on and a nice sturdy heel I might call in here. If I were 6 and I fancied a pair of pink round toe fairy shoes I might call in here. If I were 60 and i needed a good solid shoe to wear about the shops and the house then I might cal in here. Don't expect anything that is expensive or of any great standard. Expect shoes that are either very old fashioned, never in fashion, for children or wellies and that's it. Not my kind of place but if you need a cheap shoe with no glitz or glamour who might find it here.

The only place I was able to find wide opening velcro slippers to fit over my mum's heavily…read morebandaged foot! The assisstant was really helpful, and suggested I took several pairs 'on approval' for her to try, then brought back those that didn't suit, and paid for the pair that fitted.

Quite a large store completely stuffed full of bargains! There are plenty of discount clothes for…read moreall the family (including well known brands), plus accessories like attractive scarves and handbags. You can buy shoes too, plus socks and underwear. The homeware department interested me the most yesterday as there were so many discounts on china, including pretty china jugs and jam/marmalade pots with lids, for just £1. I had a lovely browse for a while and bought a few things! You will also find bedding, other textiles and cushions too, gifts, yarn (for knitting), toiletries for men and women, toys and so much more, so well worth a look.

This store is part of the Shoe Zone chain. I'm not entirely sure who shops here. I am aware of two…read moreof them that I see fairly regularly, this one, and the one in the Abbeycentre, and any time I go past either, they've been empty. My reason for going in was because I was in the De Courcy Centre when the heavens opened, I had no umbrella, so I called in here to see if they sold any. First impressions when walking in is the chemical smell of fake leather. There's a lot of that in here. They do shoes for ladies, men, and children, and also stock a range of wellies, slippers etc. They had LOADS of slippers, in the styles that old ladies wear, so maybe a perfect place to go if you usually buy your nan slippers for Christmas. Other than that I doubt I'll be back in, cheap prices, but really cheap horrible products, not a fair economy if you ask me.

From the owner: Shoe Zone is the UK's leading value footwear retailer. We love nothing better than helping our…read morecustomers find exactly the right shoes, and always at affordable prices. Our huge selection of shoes for all the family means that whatever the occasion, whatever the outfit, you're sure to find something you'll love.