I am probably the worst person on the planet to Yelp about a chicks fashion store given the fact…read morethat it is sooooo hard to find a dress that moulds to the shape of my hips, but I do rock a pair of pumps! Fortunately my Girlfriend, oddly enough, does wear womens clothing and spent quite some time in th the Replay Emporium.....which also meant that I spent quite some time there also. Yay for me. As is the case with most of these recycled clothing 'boutiques' the used rags they stock are not on the crap side of the scale. In fact there were a number of items that really made my eyes pop.....I mean my girlfriends eyes.....yeah, thats it. For those out there with a shoe fetish, there are a select few funky examples to drool over (none of them in a mens size 12 unfortunately).

Replay Emporium, ahhh what can I say?…read more I stumbled into this place for the first time when I was showing my visiting relatives around Hahndorf. Little did I know this place would soon capture me with its fashion, trinkets and accessories - not to mention squeeze the life out of my wallet... Walking in, the first things that caught my eye was the cute homeware decor to the right of the entrance. There sat different photo frames, necklace stands, mugs, vintage clothing hooks with such intricate detail, and much more. There were only about three small displays, but I swear I spent about half an hour looking at those alone. They weren't expensive either! I bought a beautiful ballerina jewellery stand and the vintage clothing hooks that are yet to be drilled into my bedroom wall. Next, the fashion. You would never know that this is a recycled clothing boutique. The clothes selected are still intact and of good quality. I bought a minkpink black dress and a cute pantsuit both for under $40. The rings and accessories in the cabinet displays are, however, on the more expensive side. I guess it's because they're hand made, not to mention unique in style. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who loves shopping, or a boyfriend looking for a gift perhaps..?

This is one of the few stores in BV that caters for men's footwear. Their men's range is reasonably…read morelarge, but still less than a 5th of the store's overall contents. They only stock a few brands, with a huge number of styles within each brand. Their largest ranges are of Geox and Raymond Poulton, followed by Josef Seibel. There are some very nice shoes in here, however after the neat and attractively arranged shoe shops on the other side of the mall, this shop feels overcrowded and messy, with all the shoe boxes stacked along the walls. It isn't actually mess, it just feels that way! Their prices are as high as all the other shoe shops in the centre, yet you feel like you should be in a discount store. In a place where appearances really do matter, they're selling themselves short.

This week I had the worst experience ever in a shoe store. Raymond Poulton/Geox, Burnside's lay-out…read moreis a bit of a shambles, but the most egregious part of the shopping experience is the shouted, uninvited advice from the two women who rule the shop with their huge personalities. Comments/ unsolicited advice are shouted at customers from several meters away - it's a long and narrow store - as though customers were kindergarten kids in a park needing control by carers who couldn't be bothered getting off the park bench. Although this is a store which stocks quality European shoes, the service, in my opinion, really lets it down. One of these 'assistants' couldn't tolerate my wanting to browse unhassled by her interuptions, then brazenly argued with me about my correct shoe size which I have had measured by the best professionals, and have been wearing comfortably for decades. Later, while at last managing to browse on my own, I was verbally bullied in a grating, patronising voice over the top of the heads of other customers - from halfway down the store. At this, I made a hasty exit, and was able to find an ideal pair of shoes in just ten minutes in a nearby shop where the staff could not have been sweeter or more helpful. A friend visiting the same store on a weekday last month was told by the two women just before 5pm that they were about to close. When she enquired about the exact closing time, the both tried to avoid answering; but when she persisted, the women told her - and any other customer within earshot - to hurry up as they both had appointments and were not staying a moment after 5.30pm.

Mackenzie Shoes is one of the better shoe shops in the shoe-mad Burnside Village. It has an amusing…read morerange of shoes at two extremes - extremely practical, and extremely impractical. There are a few styles that fall in the middle, but most are at the polar ends. They have a great range of Ecco and Rockport shoes, which are very sturdy (and very plain) shoes designed for rougher walking - think ye olde velcro strapped sandals. On the other side is a range of glitzy heels and gorgeous patterned cloth wedges. They're all quite unique styles, so if you're looking for something different this is a great place to shop. They have the cutest pair of black flats with a little fur puff on the toe, like a black bunny tail. These really tickled me (literally!), but they only had tiny sizes left. The prices are among the standard Burnside Range - pricey, but not crazy. Next time I need some walking shoes, I think I'll pop back in.

The Stirling Community Shop is a not-for-profit association run entirely by Volunteers. We raise…read moremoney to support district nursing, aged and disability care and our local Community, which we've been doing since 1960! Our friendly shop sells quality and affordable second-hand clothes, shoes & accessories, homewares, toys, retro, vintage, collectables. Donated by our Community for the Community Our opening times are: Wednesday: 9:30am to 3:30pm Thursday: 9:30am to 3:30pm Friday: 9:30am to 3:30pm Saturday: 10am to 1pm Sunday Stirling Laneways: 10am to 2pm Come visit us soon! :)

One of the most visited and donated op-shops in the Hills area. They sit right on the main street…read moreof Stirling and their donation box has a regular run of people dumping old fashions and wasted clothes. With most businesses, high frequency of customers and prominent location usually lend to success and high quality. Unfortunately, with op-shops this can be a fatal draw back. Strolling along the aisles in this community store, you can't help but feel some other young trendster got there before and picked up all the cool shirts, jeans and hats. They left you with daggy, out of size dress pants and jackets missing buttons and smelling kind of like death. It's a shame. I can't speak for the women's stuff, but I assume it would be the same or worse for them. Regardless this is a good store to find simple second hand clothing. Daggy shirts to paint in, or throw away pants and jackets for a costume party. There's also a lot of kids stuff kicking around, if you want some crazy toys or old VHS and story books for the young 'uns. The women that work their are lovely too, and offer some of the lowest prices I've seen in my op-shopping experience.

This store was recommended by the team at the original R M Williams store in Prospect to deal with…read moremy Stockman boots that they themselves could no longer repair. What a great recommendation it turned out to be! The cobblers did an outstanding job replacing the sole and heel, effectively adding another good few years of comfortable work wear out of a very reliable pair of legendary boots. In closing, I'd certainly encourage anyone with footwear needing repair to seek out the Ideal Shoe Store team. They will not disappoint. Moreover, their rates are very reasonable

I bought my Milleni leather messenger bag from here I'd say about seven years ago and I still wear…read moreit everyday. It was the best price I could find at the time and having worked down the road it was a eureka moment when I found it was there in store. Ideal Shoe Repair performs a great service to the local residents, workers and passers by as they cut keys and repair leather goods and the prices are reasonable. Besides selling hand bags they also sell lugguage and accesories like belts, shoe laces, shoe inserts and scraves plus jewellery and umbrellas. Being a dealer in leather they also sell leather protection such as polish, sprays and sealants for leather and suede, even motor bike accesories. Service is fast and friendly and keys are cut on the spot unless there's a few to do and depending on their work load, but overall a great long standing shop which has recently seen a facelift.

Florsheim is an American shoe brand, originating from Chicago. Originally it was a men's shoes…read morestore but in the last 10 years it has branched out to women's as well. They are a highly regarded brand when it comes to comfort and quality - but I wouldn't necessarily call them the nicest shoes I've ever seen. I would probably recommend them to men, as their shoes looked pretty nice, and looked very comfortable. The store down Unley Road is a factory outlet, and therefore they have a lot of their stock on special for around half price, generally the older stock. So if you're looking for a pair of good quality shoes and don't want to pay full price, then come and have a look see whilst you're shopping down Unley Road.

We travelled from Adelaide to Hahndorf especially to make a purchase. We like shopping in Hahndorf…read moreand the general atmosphere. We also knew that this Birkenstock shop stocked a good variety. Regrettably we won't be coming back. Out of the two staff in the store, one lass was preoccupied with stuffing envelopes and the other was serving a young couple trying on numerous shoes. Neither had the decency to acknowledge us - in fact it wasn't until we suggested to each other that we might leave did one of the ladies ask of we wanted some help. Sorry guys, not a way to run a store. I have my size and I also have access to the internet. The next purchase will be online.

Gotta love Birkenstock In The Hills-Hahndorf! They always…read morehave a great range of shoes-really different from other shoe shops in Adelaide. I've been wearing my Loints boots all winter and my husband is rarely out of his clogs. Picked up thongs and sandals for us and the kids on the weekend. Roll on summer.........