Children's shoe stores
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Anonymous
+1 Used to go to Stride Rite, but they never seem to have what I want in stock. And if you order online, you can't return in store. I am cheap when it comes to clothes, but spend money for good shoes. |
Anonymous
| payless shoe source |
Anonymous
| Stride Rite for the main shoes they wear most of the time. Payless for play shoes like ones for dirt or water. |
Anonymous
| Another vote for Nordstrom. |
Anonymous
| Does Ramer's have good selection for XW feet? I'm tired of Shoe Train. |
Anonymous
There's just not much in extra-wide period no matter which brand/style. Call Ramers and ask. (Also, note to Chuck, stop advertising on this thread. We get it.) |
Anonymous
Yes, you can. The employees tell you no, but if you push, they can do it. |
Anonymous
| I apologize, no more posts until the store is open and then only one...I just wanted advice on product, nothing more as the store won't be open until probably 2014. Chuck |
Anonymous
| Nordstrom's or LLBean. Yes, they are more expensive, but they are the only shoes that can survive my boys. I tried buying cheaper shoes last year, and they completely fell apart within a few months. The good ones will last a year, and are outgrown at about the same time that they start looking rough. |
Anonymous
| I abhor Shoe Train. The waits are ridiculous, and since it has been sold, the service is really subpar. I grew up going to Shoe Train, and have taken my own children for years. But after the last few times where we waited hours for 5 minutes of service, I will never go back again. Also, could they have more besides that tiny train table to play with? And the prices are insane. |
ChuckMurphy
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So, Hi everyone. I will be signing a lease for 1419 H Street NE. It used to be a small church. I will have the main floor and also the basement. Lease signing is April 1, I hope to have the store open and running by back to school. If anyone would like to see my business plan, so you know where I am coming from and my plans to support the local community as well as selling shoes, then hit me up at shoeguydc@hotmail.com
I wonder if it's OK to link to my business plan here as well. Stay warm! If you need to go out, bundle up and drive carefully. Chuck Murphy |
Anonymous
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Thanks Chuck. Best of luck. I see you want to post your Biz plan. Are you still having financing issues or just want feedback?
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Anonymous
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Children's shoe box in Gaithersburg, MD.
The very best service, knowledgeable staff, best fitting. Slightly pricey but well worth it. |
Anonymous
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I just went to the stride rite outlet and was kinda shocked the prices were still around $40 for a pair of toddler sneakers.
Also, all the girls sneakers were pink and sparkly or had hello kitty/dora on the side. I wasnt impressed. I found a pair of stride rites in famous footwear for $34.99, still a lot ( for me). I got DD's boys shoes because I liked them better. Just plain brown, kinda like a hiking shoe. FWIW I have found stride rite to be the easiest to get on my toddlers foot, They seem to open up wider to get on. |
Anonymous
| shoe train is useless |