Elmwood Village Shoes

This is pretty much the only place to buy kids' shoes in Berkeley, so I was a bit nervous about how nice they'd be. After all, if you know you're the only game in town, how motivated might you be...

I like to try to support small independent businesses, even if it costs me a bit extra. I went in. There were no other customers in the store. Yet the man at the counter did not greet me, nor ask...

Most often when I come in I see a man who I assume is the owner--a very kind and thoughtful person, terrific customer service. Very knowledgeable about shoes and repairs, and little tricks to...

I took two pairs of Ecco shoes to be resoled. They quoted me a price. I agreed and left the shoes there. Several days later I got a phone call from the shoe repairmen insisting the price was...

I bought a great pair of black suede lace up shoes yesterday. The young man who helped me was patient, knowledgeable, and low key. This store is a terrific neighborhood establishment with a lovely...