Best Shops For Fall And Winter Shoes In Pittsburgh
Whether you're headed back to school or it's time to freshen up your look for the fall and winter, a few great pairs of shoes can really add to your wardrobe. Depending on your needs, your focus may be on style, safety or comfort (perhaps all three). No matter what you are looking for in a fall and winter shoe, here are some great places in Pittsburgh to shop for them. Men and women will find the latest fall looks for professional, casual, work and fitness at one of these great local shops.
Little's Shoes
5850 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-3530
www.littlesshoes.com
Located in Squirrel Hill, Little's Shoes is a favorite among Pittsburgh natives for quality shoes. This iconic shop has a wide variety of brands to suit many tastes and needs. If it's style you're craving, Little's carries the latest Ugg boots. If you need a good waterproof winter shoe, try the Gore-tex track II. Guys looking for a winter-worthy shoe for the office may like the Chukka boots from Sperry. Not only does Little's have stylish shoes, but it also carries quality leather hand bangs to fill out your fall wardrobe.
Gordon Shoes
108 W. Bridge St.
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-1007
www.gordonshoes.com
Located in Homestead, Gordon Shoes has been in business since 1885 when it opened its original store in the Hill District. Gordon has a wide variety of styles to suit cold-weather fashions. Men can find comfort and safety with Rockport or Timberland work shoes or a variety of Steptronic leather oxfords for the professional office. If your work is more casual in nature, try on some Merrel sneakers. Ladies will love the new fall looks in Dansko clogs and Sancha suede wedges.
Best-Made Shoes
5143 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 621-9363
www.bestmadeshoes.com
If finding a comfortable pair of shoes has always been a challenge, Best-Made shoes may be able to help. Best-Made carries comfort brands such as New Balance and Birkenstock. It can also mold custom shoes to fit your hard-to-fit feet. If you choose a classic fall look from Birkenstock, Best-Made can create a custom orthotic inner sole that will make your Birkentstocks the perfect fit for you. Best-Made can also help you make your favorite fall shoe more comfortable by creating a custom insert for it.
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Elite Runners and Walkers
5992 Steubenville Pike
Robinson Township, PA 15136
(412) 490-0881
www.eliterunners.com
Located in Robinson Township, Elite Runners and Walkers offers the latest in quality fitness shoes. If fitness is your goal this fall or you walk to work daily, a pair of stylish sneakers is a must. Elite Runners and Walkers offers shoes from Asics, Brooks and Saucony, to name a few. If you need some tips on starting a running routine, Elite offers regular good form running classes so that you can run safely and in style.
Wagner Quality Shoes
4313 Butler St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-2759
www.wagnershoes.com
Located in the North Side, Wagner Quality Shoes has been a family-owned shop since 1854. Wagner Specializes in quality comfort brands such as SAS and New Balance. If you're planning heavy work this fall and winter, get the latest from Timberland, Red Wing and Rockport to keep your feet dry and slip free all season. For the style-minded, Wagner also carries Ugg boots and the latest from Dansko. Wagner can also help if you have a hard-to-fit foot or wear a difficult size for the most comfortable season possible.
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Jennifer Stockdale is a native of the greater Pittsburgh, PA area. She is a restaurant marketer and wine enthusiast and one of the hosts of the East Coast Wine Geeks Podcast. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
