Shoe Spot

Another September and another "shoe sale" is ongoing. actually saw a sign up this year. maybe i went a bit late this year.

I've gotten used to the Rockport sold here. don't want to go about finding another shoe supplier as my feet really hurt when i try out different brands.

as usual my shoe size wasn't in stock. will check in again soon.
street is still dead. don't be tempted to park in front. meter person will ticket u unless a prepaid ticket is visible.

Another September has come, dropped by shoe spot to see if the annual sales is in progress. though no sign was posted, "Mr. Clean" assured me that it was.

this is the only business left open on the block. Mexicali Rose closed permanently a month or so ago. mentioned to Mr. Clean i don't bother to browse other shoe stores as pricing is always a few hundred $$. Mr. Clean told me there isn't any more no shoe stores like his in Oaktown. sad to hear.

another satisfactory buy today. with tax each pair of shoe was under $100.

DON"T park in front of the store unless you pay for a metered ticket. it's not free. a block up or to the side is free parking.

haven't been to the Shoe Spot in 2 years, that's how long my rockport shoes have lasted. now they are frailed, thin-soled and my feet are starting to ache.

just noticed previous review, storewide annual sale is in Sept.

was in the area so dropped in Shoe Spot to inquire about when sale is happening..Mr. Clean smiled at me, told me it was in September and not to worry. he's always taken care of me.

sold me a pair of browns at a good price, reminding him and myself i will be back for 2 more pairs in September,

Rockport came in handy next stop as i stood in line for 20ish minutes for Japanese fried chicken. feet didn't hurt at all.

9/16/15-Noticed "SALE" on the window driving by lately, annual event. forget the discount rate.
will get here soon to get some great rockford shoes. many fab brands in house.

finally dropped into Shoe Spot to get some new shoes. store has less seating cuz they have more inventory..

missed the '14 Sept. sale and the Lunar '15 one, the latter cuz it's not considered good luck to buy shoes during the Lunar New Year celebration.

Mr. Clean, as i characterize the proprietor, was more than willing to sell me rockports at the sale price (80) since i remember the dates.

i wish i could give him more biz but the shoes don't wear out since Mr. Clean told me they would last longer if i rotated the shoes. True, none has (totally) worn out after years of use. (feels funny wearing the shoes though, heels lopsided).

It's been 2 years and 9 months since i visited Mr. Clean for shoes. It's taken that long for the shoes to wear out!

there are signs all over the window announcing "Sale!". this is the 3rd time this month i came trying to find a "free" parking space near here. today, found a couple. hate to pay for parking.

rockport suedes(99) were going for (74) so i grabbed it. will also get a black and brown version when they come in later this month.

they also have ladies shoes, men's work shoes and some athletic shoes

haven't had foot problems since Mr. Clean tooks care of my sole. Definitely will return!

dropped in to see " mr clean" to get some new shoes for the new lunar year so i can stomp on my enemies (chinese wise tale).

mr clean: "what brings you here?"
me: "shoes"
mr clean: "you've come to the right place"

after i made my selection, i told him this should hold me until his sale in september. he then told me there's a SALE IN FEBRUARY.. he offered to sell me the $95 shoe for $77 ahead of the sale.

wow! i told him the other stores wouldn't do that. now, i can save time and money by shopping in oaktown for shoes.

i learned from mr. clean about a rubbery substance one can apply to one's shoe heel to extend it's life. he ran out of it. this could also be bought at ace hardware. (1/28 "shoe goo"-5.79)

i've been seeing the "sale" sign in the windows for at least a week and was meaning to drop in. today i did. i asked mr. clean when the sale ends.

mr. clean: "today's the last day. you have good timing. we have a sale the entire month of september every year". he noticed my natural wide 10double e's and brought out an hush puppie and rockport samples for me to try.

he mentioned they normally sell in the 91-99 range but today they were $70-$77. since the shoes were pretty comfortable and they were "waterproof", i took them both.

parking is hard to find in this area during the twilight hours.

this place is on the corner between the burrito store on 7th st. and the tamale queen. when i entered this small store, mr. clean greeted me. i haven't seen mr. clean since he retired from selling houshold cleaning goods on the telly decades ago. this store is divided between mens and women's shoes. there are more women shoes and models since women buy on impulse and not necessarily on need.

mr. clean told me men always buy only on need and only what they just finished wearing out (shoes).

i chance going in here cuz i didn't feel like going to brown bros in alameda for a pair of comfort shoes. i'm in luck! i see birchenstock, clark, rockport, hush puppie s et al shoes in stock.

after taking my measurements, mr. clean informed me i'm a rare double e. (yep, i have a natural wide stance). he went to fetch the shoes. the chosen rockport shoes (60ish) were a little tight. so i passed on it. he then offered a wider shoe, triple e (hush puppie54 ) which felt right. after a few days of wear, it feels good. the clarks (80) had only a few models available.

pros
-work shoes also available. also lots of hush puppies available which is the world's largest shoe company.
-large, LARGE selection of women shoes.
-knowledgable, friendly, fast service.
-shoes priced relatively fair for comfort shoes.

cons
-metered parking
-didn't see any sporting shoes.