Toronto's Danforth shoe stores to keep your feet stylish

The Danforth is dotted with small, independent shoe stores, each with their special footwear focus. Whether you’re hunting for comfort, style or both, these shops will help you find the right pair to put that extra bounce in your step.

Toronto's Danforth shoe stores to keep your feet stylish
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Corso Shoes

1
446 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P4

Stocking a good selection of brands, such as Blundstone, Geox, Naot, Ecco, Hush Puppies and Birkenstock, this store is a local go-to for comfy shoes that are eye-catching for all the right reasons. The designs are slick and exude quality while being super practical for daily use. While the ladies’ section is a little larger than the men’s, there’s still a good choice for both genders and a selection of kids’ footwear, as well.

Comp Shoe Avenue

2
2634 Danforth, Toronto, ON M4C 1L7

Every neighbourhood should have a shoe store that specialises in large and wide sizes. The staff here is friendly and knowledgeable, taking the time to fit you properly, so you’re sure to walk out with a pair of shoes that will be totally comfortable to wear. Special shoes don’t mean frumpy and dull. Their styles cover the whole gamut from casual to dressy, with high quality, reliable brands in stock. There are loads of kids’ styles, as well.

The Blue Shoebox

3
439 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P1

There are so many beautiful shoes packed into this little galley-style store that you may feel as though you’ve been transported to Milan. Most of the shoes hail from Italy, where they are produced by artisan shoemakers using top quality materials. While they may be on the pricey side, the designs and colours range from classic to quirky with a timeless character that makes the investment worthwhile. The store stocks footwear for men and women.

Foot Sensation

4
135 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2

Proving that you don’t have to sacrifice style for fashion, this comfort footwear staple stocks brands that range from Birkenstocks and Clarks to Mephistos and Ziera. Foot Sensation offers a complimentary biomechanical assessment and gait analysis by a certified pedorthist before custom-making footwear for you at their onsite lab. They take your needs into account, ensuring that you leave with the perfect pair of shoes for your lifestyle.

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