Shoe Stores in NYC

by Elena Brennan January 28, 2021

Shoe Stores in New York City

The Best Shoes in NYC!

We love shoe stores in NYC & we think you should know about our favorite footwear shops to visit when you're in the city that never sleeps.

BUS STOP shoe boutique is all about sharing the love with our shoe community here in Philadelphia and beyond. We visit NYC often for shoe shopping and are always drawn to the allure of a New York City shoe store to experience its atmosphere, creative design choices, and always unique & forward-thinking aesthetic. NYC does shoes right.

We really LOVE shoes and we love shopping local, buying local, eating local, and supporting our local economy and other small businesses, especially Black-owned and women-owned small businesses in Philly. And on all of our domestic & international travels, especially while hanging out a hop, skip, & a jump away in NYC, we always support small businesses. We love to support NYC shoe stores!

We're a small business with a big vision. Our love of SMALL is BIG and it runs deep in everything that we do. Our love of designer shoes, ethical & sustainable shoe brands, and beautiful innovative shoe (and clothing + interior) design is eternal. When we're looking to escape our beloved Philly and take a quick road trip, we hop on the Greyhound bus to NYC. What better place is there to be inspired, discover something new, especially new shoes, & satisfy our eternal love of shopping and independent restaurants & boutiques than New York City?

Our absolute favorite activities to do when we travel to NYC to designer showrooms and buying shows like FFANY, Coterie, Liberty Fairs, & (Capsule) is pick the best lunch spot in town & window shop for shoes, clothing, art, and a dose of inspiration. There's nothing like the energy in New York. From Manhattan's SOHO, NOHO, Tribeca, Nolita, Greenwich Village, the East Village, to Dumbo, Williamsburg & Park Slope in Brooklyn, we always find the best stores, cafes, bars, restaurants, and picturesque streets that surely satisfy.

Here is our list of the best shoe stores in New York City. We had to give our big sister a little love and spotlight the shoe stores in NYC that make our heart sing and inspire us all the way back home to Philly!

Loyal customers like you are the reason that small businesses in NYC, Philly, and all over the USA are surviving Covid! Your love & support i n-store and online keeps every small business going & eternally grateful. We believe that community is everything & that we must support each other in any & every way possible when times get challenging to ensure the spaces we love don't leave.

Philly has a big sister, The Big Apple, and we're so proud of that! Philadelphia is NYC's sixth borough. Due to our proximity to the city that never sleeps, we feel it makes so much sense to let you in on some of our favourite spots. NYC is so close we can almost feel it! We can't wait to get back up there again.

We've shared the best shoe stores in Philadelphia with you. Now it's time to give NYC a little love & let you in on our fave spots.

The BEST 10 SHOE STORES in NYC:

1 / KITH

Established in 2011, KITH operates on two planes - a multifunctional lifestyle brand for men, women, and kids, as well as a progressive retail establishment. Our five brick-and-mortar flagship stores were designed in partnership with Snarkitecture, as we push the boundaries to deliver customers a completely unique experience. We offer an array of premium products, ranging from our own in-house label to a curated selection of multi-brand apparel and footwear. In 2015, Kith Treats was conceived from a childhood love for cereal and dreams of one day opening up a cereal bar - now operating in eight locations, Treats has become a staple within Kith. Our brand has also extended to three shop-in-shops at Bergdorf Goodman, Hirshleifers, and overseas at Selfridges. KITH was founded by Ronnie Fieg, a prominent figure in the footwear industry, who has over twenty years of hands-on experience. Born and raised in Queens, Fieg has been involved with footwear since becoming a stock boy at New York-based franchise David Z. at age 12. With steadfast perseverance, he methodically rose through the ranks from floor salesman to assistant manager to eventually becoming head buyer. Conceptualizing KITH as an extension of himself, Fieg seeks to shift the current landscape of fashion, while operating under a personal philosophy of giving the consumer more than what they pay for.

FAVE BRAND: Saint Laurent

2 / Coclico

Coclico speaks to a personal identity that extends beyond style and luxury to our way of living in the world. Consciously, artfully, elegantly. At Coclico, we believe that luxury isn’t the ability to purchase endlessly, but the privilege of choosing wisely. The heart of Coclico is its NYC shops.

FAVE BRAND: (a tie) Coclico & P. Monjo

3 / Cydwok

The CYDWOQ factory was started in Burbank, California in 1996. The mission then, as now, was to create hand-crafted shoes using the best biological leathers and glues that provided the ultimate walking comfort in unique and timeless designs.

FAVE BRAND: Cydwoq (of course)

4 / MOO Shoes

MooShoes is a vegan-owned business that sells an assortment of cruelty-free footwear, bags, t-shirts, wallets, books and other accessories. It is the first cruelty-free store of its kind in NYC. MooShoes was founded in 2001 by sisters and Queens natives, Erica and Sara Kubersky.

FAVE BRAND: Veja

5 / Varda Shoes

Varda has been offering timeless shoes and boots since 1981. Among one of the first shoe boutiques in downtown New York City, Varda is an established name in the fashionable neighborhood of Soho. Varda incorporates timeless designs with classic craftsmanship to provide the best possible products for both men and women.

FAVE BRAND: Varda

6 / John Fleuvog

John Fluevog is a Canadian shoe designer. According to the promotional material published by the company, he began his career working for Sheppard's Shoes in Vancouver in the 1960s. In 1970, he and a co-worker Peter Fox began their own shoe store. The shoes are described as "progressive, art deco" inspired. The shoes are designed in Vancouver often include messages engraved into the soles.

FAVE BRAND: Fluevog

7 / Bergdorf Goodman

A New York landmark since 1901, Bergdorf Goodman represents the pinnacle of style, service, and modern luxury. Located at 5th Avenue and 58th Street, it is the leading fashion authority and a singular destination for the most discerning customers from around the world.

FAVE BRAND: Simone Rocha

8 / Topshop

Topshop is a dynamic retailer that connects its global audience with the new and next in fashion, style, and culture. THE brand has 168 stores and 94 franchises located in over 24 countries. The SOHO location is a must-see!

FAVE BRAND: Topshop

9 / Fight Club

Carrying every brand name on the market, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike.

FAVE BRAND: Air Jordan

10 / Shoe Market

Shoe Market is Brooklyn Institution for New York's Best Dressed Feet for over 10 years. Carrying brands like Vagabond, Jeffrey Campbell, Silent D, & Crosswalk!

FAVE BRAND: Vagabond

11 / DNA Footwear Williamsburg

Brooklyn - it’s in their DNA. The first DNA Footwear store opened in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn in 2004. Since then, they have grown to become the go to footwear shopping experience for men, women and kids with four retail stores throughout Brooklyn. Their collection is made up of thoughtfully curated selections from favorite brands and styles that they've designed in-house at the Sunset Park headquarters. DNA introduces new styles frequently and are constantly evolving, just like the borough they call home. DNA Footwear is truly experiential and independent retailer with the mission of providing you with quality footwear at an honest price.

FAVE BRAND: DNA Sustainable

12 / The Shoe Box NYC

The Shoe Box NYC is a long-time family run shoe small business. They have cute trendy styles at even cuter prices!

13 / Reformation

Reformation Opens First Tech-Enabled Store in New York City. The store features touch screens that send apparel directly to dressing rooms and digital fitting room “attendees” for ordering additional styles or sizes. Its “magic wardrobes,” or two-way doors, allow for product fulfillment without leaving fitting rooms. Ref Shoes are their new cute and sustainable shoes that step it up for the Earth, and your feet. "Your feet deserve better." And so does the planet.

This is NYC through our eyes, taste, & aesthetic! Oh how the BUS STOP Girls dream of hopping on a bus to New York soon...WE LOVE NEW YORK </3