A wonderful shoe shop especially for the young. Rubber Sole has an extensive range of sandals-sort…read moreof surf wear and a superb range of skateboarding shoes. I personally do not skateboard (as my son does) but I do own a pair of skate shoes and they are the most comfortable things to wear on your feet-like walking on air! Rubber Sole have good sales and that is a good time to pick yourself up a bargain.They also sell a good range of skate make wallets, belts and socks etc.

Rubber sole is a great shoe shop for alternative style shoes and for young shoe shoppers. It has my…read morefavorites converse and Vanns and lots of different types of these shoes that you don't usually see. Whenever I want a new pair of vans I usually go to rubber sole because the staff a friendly and helpful and you always get good quality for money and they tend to always have a reduced shoe rack which if your lucky you can sometimes catch a bargain! If your wondering where to get converse or vans in Darlington then this is the place to go!

I never tend to go in this branch of Barratts very much. Not because I don't like the shop, but I'm…read morenot a fan of Barratts in particualr after receiving some very bad customer service from their head office about a year ago. The shop itself is pretty big and it seems clean and inviting. they always have some shoes outside to lure you in, but only left feet so they don't go missing! the last time I was in, the staff were very friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. Also, I find their sizing to be quite erratic.

Really nice range of shoes here. I always find what I want in Barratts. Really good quality shoes…read moreas well. I find if there is a default on some shoes i get 10% off but only if you ask, apparently that is the max they can give you. Prices are okay but there are other shoe shops which are much cheaper. The staff leave you to your own devices unless you ask for help and you feel like your putting them out! The shop itself can vary from being tidy to being really messy. Guess it depends what time of day you go. Always seem to get staff standing around chatting instead of trying to help people, which is rather rude.

Cheap and great quality clothing - good for basics and holiday wear in summer…read more Pick up a bargain! The store is spacious and well stocked.

This store was good but has now closed and re-located to teesside park. Items are what is found in…read moreasda but obviously with larger ranges. The clothes are excellent value for money and wash really well. Would recommend for all items they stock and often things are reduced to really cheap prices-can bag a bargain!

This is one of my favourite shops for shoes! It's located in a nice central position within the…read moreParkway Shopping Centre, right on the corner opposite the entrance to the In Shops. This shop has some real bargains. They always have a great range of boots and shoes, and I've picked up some lovely bargains both for myself and for my daughter. The staff are helpful and friendly.

Small independent shoe shop in little village outside Durham. Not a vast choice but nice personal…read moreservice from experienced people.

I have shopped in Brantano for many years and always been happy with the selection of footwear…read more When I came accross this store I was exceptionally pleased with its new layout and style. Its a new store and looks fantastic. The staff are very friendly and offered excellent service, I would definately recommend a visit to this store, you wont be disapionted.

Charles Clinkards is a shoe shop which is based right on the main high street in Northallerton. It…read morehas been there for years and started off as a family run brand with one shop and now has shops all around the country. It is however still an independent shoe retailer, which focusses on quality brand footwear built to last. It has a large glass front to the building which is always set out well showing some of the ranges from the brands stocked, such names as Gabor, Geox and Ecco are usually represented. When you enter there is a vast display of footwear for Men, Women & children - they have a very good fitting service with trained staff. They also stock high end bags and accessories and of course every type of shoe cream and potion imaginable. Together with this the service is fantastic, you are served promptly with a smile and the products are great.

This is a bright, well laid out little shop on Teesside Retail Park. It's on the left hand side as…read moreyou enter, about half way along the run of shops. As you enter the shop they have a nice selection of adult shoes, with children's shoes at the back. They operate a ticket service at busy times so you take a number and wait. Sadly, it's nearly always busy when I go, but that's probably because everyone decides to get new school shoes in the week before the new school term! On the plus side, the staff are really friendly and helpful, and put on a great act (no-one can really have that much patience when faced with an endless supply of children who can't make their minds up about which shoes they like!). Also, they measure the children's feet, which gives you confidence that the shoes they sell are going to fit correctly. On the downside, they don't have a very good range for the children to choose from - often only about three styles per size, and they are way over-priced! As for the measuring guide well, a couple of years ago they measured my daughter's feet and sold us a pair of school shoes for about £30 (that's more than I spend of shoes for myself, and I've got bigger feet!). Well, she wore them for a week and then announced they rubbed and were uncomfortable. £30 down the drain. So much for the measurements! Another time, I bought my daughter a pair of brown boots (the ones with that little doll thing hidden in the sole). The sales assistant persuaded me to buy some special paint/polish which would magically repair scuff marks to the leather. Of course, my daughter being who she is, she managed to scuff them the very next day. So out came the posh magic repair kit. Now, I kind of assumed that being Clarks repair stuff specially designed for use with Clarks boots, that the colour would match. Silly me! Totally different shade of brown, and a complete waste of money. Suffice to say I am not impressed with Clarks and tend to shop elsewhere these days.