Aldo makes my feet happy. Simply put, I love their shoes, and that's really all there is to it…read more They are, however, more expensive than I would like (as are most things in the world), so it's a treat I give myself now and again when I'm feeling frivolous. They sell all kinds of shoes, but primarily heels and boots. You'll find the odd pair of sandals, or wedges, but heels are where Aldo excels. So head in if you're looking for shoes to go with your new dress, and feel like having a bit of a splurge!

When I lived around the corner from Zomp, I became one of those shoe-obsessed girls who'd lust over…read moreleather and consider staying in on the weekend just so she could afford a new pair of brogues. Never before had I cared about what I threw on my feet - and I solely and squarely point the blame at Zomp. The story of this store began more than 30 years ago when the owners set up shop in Perth. Since then, they've expanded into nine stores and four states. Sydney is lucky enough to have two, with this Oxford Street outlet dishing up a huge range. The Zomp buyers head overseas twice a year to get the best from London, Paris, Spain and New York (to name a few) straight to our little tootsies. The shoes here aren't cheap, but you have a great range of labels to choose from and pretty much every kind of style you can dream of.

From the owner: The biggest and best selection of quality made women's footwear.read more

Relatively new on the factory outlet scene, FSW Shoe Warehouse definitely satisfies a niche in…read moreAlexandria. There aren't many other factory outlets selling shoes that a) stock more than one brand, b) are well organised and look like a regular shop and c) are positively huge with a big range. FSW ticks all three boxes and are predictably cheaper than department stores. Admittedly the styles aren't all in season, but to be honest, the range of shoes is so large that is doesn't matter which season it is, they will have something that suits. There are both mens' and womens' and kids' shoes, not alienating any particular group, but focus is no on sports shoes, in case you are after a sneaker. So if you need shoes for work, casual shoes or something for a special occasion, try here. FSW has brands like Hush Puppy, Sandler, Birkenstock, Windsor Smith, Florsheim, Merrell, Diana Ferrari and many, many more. My favourite part of the shop check out what bargains can be found at the back of the warehouse, where the clearance shelves are. It is still fairly well organised and not a messy mountain of shoes like in other places. I love how they are grouped by sizes, so I can go and browse everything on sale in a size 10-11 and maybe find something I wouldn't ordinarily look twice at. (Ladies if you have big feet, it's worth a look!).

I'm fussy. Debilitatingly so. I've been looking for new shoes for 2 months. My current shoes are…read morefinally said "we've held on long enough while you try to satisfy your exacting tastes. See ya." Then they died leaving me facing the possibility of going to work next week with a shoe with half a sole on it. Wasted the day going to various malls where the shoe selection and pricing was abysmal. Come to the rescue Yelp which led me to FSW. Entered a hangar full of shoes with just less than half being dedicated to men. I'm after a thick soled boat lug shoe like timberlands classic 3 eye. They don't have anything like it but I'm able to find something low cost that will do until I find what I need long term. Thanks to FSW I know I'll have dry feet if it rains next week.

DO NOT PURCHASE FROM BY SAN SEBASTIAN. If you have any issues they will completely ignore you. I…read morepurchased a wool blanket that developed a hole after 2 washes. I have tried to contact twice and they literally won't reply to either the contact form on their website or their contact email. They will take your money and then if you have any issues you're on your own. Horrible customer service. Don't give this charlatan business your money.

The name, By San Sebastien kind of gives the impression that San Sebastien is a designer and this…read moreis the shop holding his designs. This is not the case, I don't know exactly who San Sebastien is maybe he would like to think that he designed the clothes he sells, I really don't know. Anyway By San Sebastien is a trendy clothing shop with an excellent location as it sits among the busy cafes and restaurants in Coogie, so it does not have much competition but a great deal of traffic. The clothes are stylish but expensive, mainly well known brands such as G star, Bauhaus, Le Specs, Bauhaus, Lee, just to name a few. I do like the clothes, but I don't think I'll be shopping there unless they have a sale, I already own too many clothes. They do have some really funky pendant chains at the counter though, they are worth checking out.

I was lucky to just be passing this store as it opened. Initially thinking this was just another…read moreshoe and clothing street wear store, I was happy to find after talking to the sales-assistant that Gideon shoes are an ethically made, not for profit shoe, clothing and music store that sells its gear in order to help its 'street uni' drop-in centre for kids. The Street Uni can help kids with their homework, offer counselling services and also dance and music facilities to help kids channel their creativity into something positive. Now the store sells shoes that are all made in Australia, most of which are sneakers in both hi and low cut options. Prices are generally between $140 - $250 for them too, which is pretty damn good considering they're made in Australia. Gideon shoes also have a small clothing section, that includes ethical knit wear from label 'first born' and a small but intersting musical collection. Go on and check 'em out.

Cane Toad high-tops! Yeah that's right, someone is finally making good use of this blight on our…read moreenvironment beyond the cheesy cane toad skin purses you get in Chinatown. This shoe-shop is more ethical than Giselle Bundchen could ever dream to be, with all profits going to the Noffs Foundation's Street University for marginalised kids in Western Sydney. Shoes are handmade in almost all Australian materials- including the afore-mentioned cane toad and kangaroo- under sweatshop free conditions. I would kill for the pink "Cane Toad Cull" high-tops and sadly, at around $500 a pair I would probably have to. Obviously sweat-shops are what keeps prices down so please note, I am not complaining about the prices I'm just sad that I can't afford them! If you can, go to Gideon Shoes and buy some super-sexy ethical footwear or buy me a pair. I need a hipster shoe-gar Daddy with a trainer fetish.

Fabulous looking shoes that are so comfortable and unique. I can absolutely assure you my shoe…read morefettish friends that you will not see yourself coming wearing a pair of Squire shoes. The shoes are colourful, leather or fur and made with tender loving care. No one has the range and the sizes that Squire has. It is fantastic to find a shoe shop that has a good selection for a small foot, especially sizes 39 and 40. (Which is 6 and 6 1/2). The shop itself is very comfortable and the sales assistant (owner) has a really lovely manner when talking shoes. Shoes are obviously his passion. We spent a good hour in this shop laughing and enjoying good conversation while I tried several pairs of shoes. Yes bought two pairs!