I only shop online for shoes if my kids have had their shoes fitted in a store first. (We do a combination of online and offline shoe shopping, because their feet grow so quickly!) In case you still need to buy some back to school shoes for your kids, below are the best kids shoe stores in New York City…
1. Harry’s Shoes for Kids
2315 Broadway
New York, NY 10024
(212) 874-2034
Harry’s Shoes has been in business since 1931. In 2006, this Upper West Side staple separated its kids shoe section into its own stand-alone store. As popular as ever, Harry’s Shoes for Kids is a great place to get your kids’ feet measured and to buy a variety of comfortable, stylish shoes.
2. Ibiza Kidz
830 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
(212) 238-7990
Based in Greenwich Village, Ibiza Kids carries both American and European footwear, clothing, baby gear, toys and gifts. This popular downtown spot offers a variety of reputable shoe brands for kids…including Ecco, Primigi and Stride Rite.
3. Shoofly
42 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 406-3270
In business since 1987, Shoofly was one of the first kids shoe stores in NYC featuring European footwear. Carrying stylish shoes for newborns through “big kids”, this colorful shop carries several of this year’s back to school kids shoe trends (i.e. loafers and Mary Janes). In addition to shoes, Shoofly also offers various accessories including hats, socks and accessories. FYI: Shoofly has amazing summer and winter clearance sales each year.
4. Soula Shoes
185 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 834-8423
This Brooklyn shop is known for both their great selection of shoes and their friendly customer service. Founded by a former Barneys New York buyer, Soula offers a variety of trendy, comfortable footwear for men, women, children and infants. Some of their offerings for kids include Adidas, Keen and Hunter. FYI: Soula is currently in the process of relocating their Park Slope store to Williamsburg, Brooklyn (85 North 3rd Street).
5. Tip Top Kids
149 West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 874-1003
Tip Top Kids is a division of Tip Top Shoes, the store that has been known for providing comfortable, stylish footwear for the entire family since 1940. This family-owned store features a variety of top shoe brands for kids…including Geox, Umi and New Balance.
*Also, Lester’s is adding shoe selections for kids to their site soon. I will add them to this list once their site has been updated, because they are another top option.
{Post image courtesy of Soula Shoes.}