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Footwear etc.

4.8

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Thank you for your interest in Footwear etc. Our headquarters is located in California, and we're now celebrating over 30 years of great customer service. We're a family run business, which started as one store, but has grown to 11 locations along with our online store. Simply stated, we're old fashioned when it comes to the way we treat our customers. We pride ourselves on making people happy.

Why should you shop with us? In addition to our great customer service, we carry what we feel are the best products in footwear today. If it's uncomfortable, we simply don't sell it. You'll also talk to real people when you call in. Each staff member is trained, friendly and solution-oriented. In addition to comfort, we focus on remedying common problems in the feet and legs. (Check out our great selection on these types of products, and feel free to ask us what style we recommend just for you.)

Additionally, we never stop searching for the most comfortable and fashionable footwear from around...


footwearetc.com
Founded in 1986
San Jose, California, United States
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Footwear etc. Reviews Summary

Footwear etc. has a rating of 4.8 stars from 1,456 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Footwear etc. most frequently mention customer service, fast delivery and timely manner. Footwear etc. ranks 10th among Shoes sites.

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California
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Customer service is excellent!
November 26, 2025
Updated review

My podiatrist recommended Footwear as they had the brands, arches and shoe size range that would make it easy for me to find a comfortable shoe. I provided the salesperson with the recommendations and he suggested a couple of specific styles. They had sizes, color choices and arches, so I was able to leave with them on my feet.

Date of experience: October 30, 2025

Easy to find what i want
November 16, 2025
Previous review

Easy to find what i want

Date of experience: November 6, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Missing Coupon Step
November 25, 2025

When I checked out there was not anywhere to input the Shoes4me so I would receive the discounted price. All the sudden my order was placed without it.

Date of experience: November 15, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Comments
November 23, 2025

Very fast delivery, surprised!
This pair of shoes I have been thinking for 3yrs, the color is always out of stock in their own store, luckily I found out in your stores greenfootware. It just thinner and harder than I thought, next time I will buy Hoka Bondi series.

Date of experience: November 13, 2025
Argentina
1 review
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Rescued the day before departure!
November 22, 2025

Only four days before departure on a 2-week trip, I realized that my favorite pair of Fidelio sandals was in a state of disrepair. I checked online, and there was a pair available in my size. I feared there was insufficient time to have them delivered to my home, so I chose in-store pickup at the Los Altos store (24 hours estimated time). Three days later, I had still not received notice to pick up my order. I was leaving the next day, and customer service was not available, because it was a Saturday. I called the store, and a woman named something like Suriya answered. She did not see any evidence of my order in the store, so she said she would call customer service and investigate. Within minutes, she called me back to say I could pick up my order. She went the extra mile to help me.

Date of experience: November 1, 2025
California
1 review
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Footwear Etc fantastic place
November 19, 2025
Updated review

Footwear etc has always been my go to place for shoes especially trying to get better fitting shoes thats comfortable and easy for walking around.

Date of experience: November 8, 2025

Great place for great shoes
November 9, 2025
Previous review

I have been buying at Footwear etc. for many years now and always my go to place for my shoes as I have plantar Fasciitis. I have always found great shoes at the store and online and always had a fantastic experience with staff members.

Date of experience: October 29, 2025
California
1 review
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Great products and appreciate the wonderful customer service as well. I also go to the store in San Diego and they are always really great.

Date of experience: November 8, 2025

Footboard, etc. is great
September 27, 2025
Previous review

I'm always satisfied with the products that I buy and the great service that your company always offer

Date of experience: September 16, 2025
California
1 review
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Good selection of wide shoes
November 17, 2025

I trust Footwear Etc. to pre-screen the shoes they offer so that I can be confident I am buying shoes that aren't bad for my feet.

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Just as described
November 16, 2025

I was looking for Blue in this shoe. I already had it in White and Black so I knew the size to order. I did have to add an orthodic for more arch support.

Date of experience: November 6, 2025
California
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
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Standard, ok.
November 15, 2025
Updated review

Can't recall. It's been a while but I don't recall it being a five star experience. It was acceptable. This, you demanding a description is a turn off.

Date of experience: November 5, 2025

There was no input on any Delivery Instructions
January 26, 2024
Previous review

There was no input on any Delivery Instructions. I need box to be dropped off at my Front Door, not anywhere else, please.

Date of experience: January 19, 2024
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shelly's shoes
November 15, 2025

My order was easy to track.
Your website was easy to use and navigate to find my wife's shoes. Great experience. Received the order quick. Thank you

Date of experience: November 1, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So glad to find this company as I frantically searched for my favorite brand as it disappears from Earth. Website was easy to maneuver. Delivery was quick and they follow up to make sure you've received what you ordered.Good customer service. Looking forward to exploring new brands with them.

Date of experience: October 29, 2025
California
1 review
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Comfort
November 8, 2025

I order a few times a year for Women's Dansko Paisley Navy Milled Nuback for my work shoes. I work at a garden center and on my feet all day. Watering plants, the shoes are waterproof. I have Plantar Fascitis and these shoes work for me.

Date of experience: October 29, 2025
New York
1 review
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Good boot
November 8, 2025

Good experience with Footwear. But they are annoying with continuing to pester me on email to write a review of the item I bought. Ugh

Date of experience: October 29, 2025
California
1 review
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Awesome customer service and pricing
November 8, 2025
Updated review

My first experience was a year ago when I went into the physical store in Santa Clara. The associate at the time spent lots of time going over various options for my plantar fasciitis, and never once pressured to sell me a shoe or upsell me on any products. I ultimately purchased the Hoka Gaviota on that visit and while the Hokas were a good run for 1 year, my plantar fasciitis flared up again and so I'm back in the market for a new shoe.

Date of experience: October 4, 2025

Amazing Small Business Customer Service
October 25, 2025
Previous review

I went in store to the Cupertino location on a whim and the customer service and accomodation they provided had me sold on a shoe that day. I now return to purchase two more pairs to support.

Date of experience: October 15, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Good website and fast delivery
November 6, 2025

The website is easy to maneuver and understand. I can quickly check colors and prices of my favorites. As my feet give me problems, I need to make sure to buy the best possible shoes for me.

Date of experience: October 27, 2025
California
1 review
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I don't know why the navy ones gave me blisters the first day worn. The silver, and jean ones purchased a few years ago, were all true to color and did not give me blister, ever.

Date of experience: October 24, 2025

Velcro still holds firmly after a few years!

Date of experience: October 11, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Discount code never worked
November 3, 2025

Footwear Etc offered a discount code but it wouldn't work correctly. I tried a second and subsequent times & discount code was rejected outright. The customer service line was not open at the time I attempted to order & code expired before I could reach out for assistance.

Date of experience: October 10, 2025
California
1 review
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They had shoes that fit my feel well.
November 2, 2025

Excellent. I don't like the way this form is set up. It makes me want to rethink my overall experience with buying shoes from Footwear, etc.

Date of experience: October 23, 2025
California
1 review
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Sockwell gives amazing service!
November 1, 2025

The socks I ordered were out of stock. Footwear, etc. immediately contacted me and asked if I would like to order a different pair so that I could claim my discount code. I chose another pair and everything went seamlessly (pun intended)! I can't say enough good things about Footwear, etc. They are terrific!

Date of experience: October 22, 2025
Alaska
1 review
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My new favorite website
October 31, 2025

These are my favorite boots. I took a chance on this random website, and sure enough! It's exactly what I wanted! There was a handwritten note for quality control! I bought two pairs of my favorites!

Date of experience: October 20, 2025