Pedestrian Shops

Elite '08

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Alexandra F.

Denver, CO

The store has a great selection of both men and women's shoes, but the prices smell and reek of fresh skinned leather and cowboys (in my mind that means expensive).  This is not the shop to find stilettos and sequins... Unless Dankso and Earth just started a new "Hippies Gone Wild" style... You will find shoes here that are comfortable on the feet, body, earth and soul... But not so comfortable on your wallet.

I tried on a pair of Born's at the store all by myself and I had nobody there to give me an honest opinion.  I took a picture of the flat Mary-Janes and sent the picture to my good friend Brianna who lives in that big city called New York.  I asked her if I should buy them... She didn't respond fast enough and I had an impulse buy and I bought them and just left... Knowing I could definitely find the same shoes online for cheaper... I got out to my car and hear my phone beeping... and notice that she responded to my message and said, "Naaa, they look too orthopedic."  

I ended up keeping the shoes and get ton's of compliments on them.  I wear them all over the place and when I wear them my boyfriend is still taller than me, which is a boost to his ego of course.

The website gives you a coupon, but you don't have to bother printing it out, they will give it to you anyway in the store.  With two locations I prefer the one with the free and easy to find parking.

* Shoehorn star one is for being a great store to find those comfy shoes you thought only nurses wear... but now they make them in cute styles, so now you want a piece
** Steel toe star two is for shoes that think about the health and comfort of style...
*** Blistered star three is for two stores in Boulder, meaning double the stock = Insta- shoe-holic satisfaction

As much as I like the shoe companies inside this store, the store itself is not that great...It is hit or miss with staff and the prices are so extreme that Pedestrian usually becomes the place where I try on the shoe to see which size fits best, then buy the shoe online cheaper

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Amanda W.

Boulder, CO

I have a love / hate relationship with the Pedestrian. Like many women, I love shoes. Love 'em! I have terrible feet though so it can be tricky finding shoes that feel good and don't make me look like I should be nominated for What Not to Wear.

The extra large, shoe-filled windows of the Pedestrian lure me in every time. They specialize in comfy shoes so half the work of finding the right shoe is done. The next step is to find the cute ones, and honestly, it isn't hard. My feet prefer Dansko (who doesn't own at least a pair of these in Boulder?), Think!, Sofft, Wolky, Hafflinger and Keen.

So that's the love half of the equation.

The down-side is that the service can be slow and quite rude sometimes. I once brought in a friend from out of town and the guy helping us (he might have been a manager/owner) was so curt and rude, I felt bad for bringing my friend in and subjecting her to such treatment. She *was* going to buy a pair but didn't in the long run because she just wanted to leave the shop.

The other "star-reducer" is that they tend to price their shoes high. I can usually find the shoes I want cheaper at other shops or online, even with the coupon included on their website. There are times when the sale shoes at Pedestrian win the price war, but not all that often.

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Jennifer C.

San Francisco, CA

croc cave in back. went back there because i was told that i couldn't leave boulder without crocks. tried to fight it. "they don't have my size." and "you know, we have crocks in california." and "i'm really more of a dansko person." or "maybe i should try earth shoes." but then they were offered as a gift. couldn't say no. a lady shopper in the croc cave told me that they have a better selection on norstrom.com. good thing she was back there in the croc cave redirecting customers to an online box store. too bad for the local guy. i still like this shop. great selection of comfortable shoes that   keep your posture healthy.

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Lucinda J.

Boulder, CO

I love the Pedestrian! I can't go in there without picking up a new pair. They have an awesome selection of comfy but cute shoes.

As for service, I do understand what some of the other reviewers have said...however it seems to be steadily improving over the last year or so. I think they must have new management/staff or something that's helping the vibe.

Awesome things about my fave shoe store are:
-They always seem to have fun new brands/styles
-HUGE selection with a variety of price points - something for everyone
-The awesome buy 2 get 1 free sale rack that always seems to have fresh stock

If you're looking for awesome new kicks, this should be your first (and probably only) stop!!

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