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Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Short of it:
If you want leather boots, this is the place to go.
Long of it:
This April I took the MSF motorcycle training class.
Class requires boots.
I have none.
Boots must be found in a hurry.
After going to 6 shoe stores in SF and Palo Alto, the consensus was:
"I'm sorry, boots are out of Season."
WTF.
a) California doesn't have seasons.
b) Even if it did, boots are _always_ in season.
So yelp it was, and within a few minutes I was off to Stompers. And
within a few more minutes, I had a reasonable set of boots, for a
decent price, and all was well. Which is exactly how these things
should work.
Downsides? Very few. The only complaint is that their motorcycling
gloves are rather meh; on the bright side, they work quite well as
driving gloves. Yes. I have driving gloves. Please stop laughing.
A great little boot store in the SOMA, these guys know what they are doing & the service is very good.
Would be helpful if they posted the hours they are open & a phone number some where on the front of the store or door.
Thanks again for hooking me up with my AWESOME Chippewa fireman's boots!!!!!
I bought them a couple years ago, and I tell ya they are the best freaking boots ever!!!! so damn comfortable! I wore them on a ride today, and forgot to take them off - they feel that good.
Excellent service - great prices.... Thanks again...
You deserve a lot more clientele!
TOP TEN REASONS TO SHOP AT STOMPERS:
10) You need new boots to wear to next year's Folsom Street Fair.
9) The smell of leather turns you on.
8) Boots are hot!
7) Gay men are hot!
6) Gay men in boots are even hotter!
5) You have a secret boot fetish.
4) You're looking to be someone's new hag.
3) All the cool kids are doing it.
2) You want to experience the best customer service ever that will restore your faith in humanity.
1) You want a cool new pair of bad boy harness boots to fulfill your wildest fantasies.
Walking in here made me wish I was one of those weirdos who got aroused by boots. Instead, I'm one of those utilikilt wearing weirdos who wanted a pair of steel toes to go with my unbifurcated garment. And I found just the pair at Stompers.
Before I came here I had done some online research and had a pair of boots in mind already. However, the knowledgeable and helpful staff showed me a pair which fit even better, and, $200 later, I walked out in my new kicks.
Unfortunately, after a few weeks, the steel plate on the sole of the shoe protruded into my foot and hurt like hell. I called Stompers and they said that the boot must be defective. They immediately ordered a new pair for me and the exchange was easy.
Five stars for the enormous selection, ample street parking, and most important of all, amazing service.
Upwards of four years ago, a new friend took me and some friends here, because who doesn't like shoe shopping?
My particular flavor of shoe is leather with a 1.5-2" lift/heel, steel toe, 9 to 12 hole lace, and preferably steel shank'ed and with quick zipper. These are a bitch to find, especially since zippers on boots tend to break after about a year of use.
I found exactly what I'd been searching for, and I've worn them about 360 days a year since. They're still holding up great.
What's this got to do with Stompers? Aside from the fact that they sold me the boot of my dreams, when I had a minor problem with the outer-tongue (detachable and replaceable, where the zipper is), I called them up and they knew exactly what I needed. A month or so later, I arrived in the shop, and they were as friendly and knowledgeable as you could hope for in customer service. They didn't have any spares on hand, so rather than let me leave empty-handed, they took the outer-tongue off another pair they had in stock.
Maybe in another four years, these boots will have finally given up the ghost. At that point, Stompers will be the first place I'll look for another pair.
Great selection of boots, probably both appealing to fetishy folk as well as to the more practical minded. I was in simply to find a good pair of boots that I'd feel comfortable wearing both on the motorcycle as well as around the office. And for ass kickin'. Can't forget the ass kickin', no sirree bob.
I was able to score a nice pair of tac boots for under $100 that aren't going to be as safe as my Sidi Vertigos on the bike, but will be much better than my old Doc Martins.
Stompers was recommended to my partner who needs a brace for his ankle and told construction boots would be good for additional support. So off we went to see the wide selection of boots at Stompers.
Who knew there were boots that go practically to your waist? (Yes, I lead a sheltered life.) There are also many other varieties of boots, most involving lots and lots of lacing. While my partner pondered what would be right for him, a pair of classic Durango boots without laces caught my eye. Guess who bought some boots? Yes, me. Jason, the salesperson, was spot on with his recommendation and quite knowledgeable about all the styles and makes of boots.
He was also quite kind in putting a pair of boots that my partner liked on hold until the brace is ready. He told us that that particular style sells out regularly and it takes 2-3 months to get new stock.
These are high quality boots, so expect to pay accordingly. There is a section of the store with discontinued brands and special orders that were never picked up with discounted prices.
So, if you're looking for a good pair of boots, or have a boot fetish, Stompers is THE place to go.
An amazingly wide selection of every type of boot imaginable can be found in this hole-in-the-wall shop. You can find terrific deals in the clearance section, with a number of selections marked down to less than $100. Excellent service is matched by the outstanding quality of the merchandise . . . boots I purchased here ten years ago are still in perfect condition, so even at full price, these are a bargain.
A great selection of boots (including half-sizes), of course, but what you're going there for is the service. The fella who works the counter was able to tell just by listening if I had the right fit of boot when I put it on, and when we got the right size he knew it right away. Actually a very large selection (be sure to see the one-offs in the back) for such a small store, a lot of engineer and harness boots - check out http://www.stompersboo.../ first for a good overview.
Almost 10 years and who the hell knows how many pairs of boots later I still can't get enough. From my first pair of 36" tall Wesco boots to the ones I wear daily, all measured by Mike at Stompers. It's definitely worth the wait for a custom pair. But on those occasions I JUST had to have a new pair they always came through.
These guys are laid back and knowledgeable. I give them extra props for carrying Sendras (my personal fave)- I just picked up a pair of Mad Dogs today ($300, and WORTH EVERY PENNY). They have very reasonable prices, and a wide selection of biker and laced boots. They also do customization in the back. My only question is, why the chaps?
so, in these days of sneakers and i don't know what, it's hard to find a good pair of boots that aren't made for sport bike racers, or the more feminine types. the staff is fairly nice even though i'm not a hunky leather boy, and the prices are reasonable in the world of cool black leather boots. in the back, there is a clearance section where i have in the past found a really cheap pair that is conveniently in my size - it helps to have big feet, i think. also available are leather police-style riding gloves, shoe polish/care accessories, socks, etc.
i haven't bought from stompers but everyone was supercool when i tried on some boots. and it's such a small cute store on 10th ... just a little hole in the wall.
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