I'm not a big shoe buyer. I needed some work boots and these folks come highly recommended by my…read moreco-workers. Now they come highly recommended by me. The store looks inviting and is super clean. The owner/manager, Ashley is also very nice and helpful. Will was great to work with. He gave me some great tips on boots and really tried to listen to my interests to find the right style. It was quick and painless. Would definitely come back for any other needs.

Stopped in while having a day out in Pella. Staff was very friendly and very helpful at finding…read morecorrect sizes. They carry high end brands which are all good quality and last a while including Keen, Dansko, Clarks, and Birkenstock. Their prices are a bit steep. But you pay for quality. The store is very clean and they have a great selection and a large clearance section.

So happy to find a place that a)has a decent selection of styles (different toes and colors) b) I…read morecan try them on! Too hard to buy cowboy boots online. I ended up with a size 7 1/2. I am a solid 8 or 8 1/2. Never a 7 1/2. Especially in a pointy black boot that makes my foot look narrow. Got a great pair of classic black Justin's with the perfect toe. If you're driving through on the 80, this place is worth a hop off the freeway. Didn't end up finding the perfect black boots in the bargain room but lots of good stuff there too.

As an out-of-state student at ISU without a car, it's tough to go shopping and find good quality…read morestuff locally. When my parents came to visit recently, we stopped by Emerhoff's Footwear to get me a new pair of sneakers (mine had holes in the heels) and also to find a solid pair of shoes for my upcoming internship. The service was amazing--from the wide selection and quality brands to the genuinely helpful staff. I was able to try on a bunch of different sneakers until I found the right pair. Then, when it came to the work shoes, they helped me test out insoles and different fits until we found something that worked perfectly. A special shoutout to Chloe--she went above and beyond. They ordered the work shoes in for me, and instead of making me pay a ridiculous shipping fee to get them to my dorm, Chloe personally delivered them. Amazing service and knowledge of their customer base, I am proud to say that they value quality and service in high regard. Huge thanks to both Chloe and the store owner for the top-notch service, not just during the purchase, but all the way through until the shoes were in my hands. I HIGHLY recommend Emerhoff's if you're in Ames or anywhere nearby. You won't be disappointed.

As good a shoe store as I have ever visited, and I am not exactly a connoisseur of footwear!…read more Was visiting Ames for an extended period on both work and personal time, and I was amazed at the level of customer service and kindness of this Ames landmark. Staff members Amanda and Michael were so impressive, knowledgeable, and friendly. I love their huge selection of shoes, and their pricing is superb. BTW, great socks, including a new Florsheim model that both recommended and I now love. It's fun to go to a great store where the staff is elite. Now I know why one of my favorite people loved it so much before she passed.

Aug.7 was the first time my wife and I shopped at this store. We will definitely go again. The…read moresalesperson that helped me had me fit between 10 and 15 different pairs and explained each one. The one that helped my wife was the same way. We went in looking for some comfortable walking shoes and each of us left with 2 pairs. Great staff, great selection and with the sale going on and buy one get one half off, great price also. We couldn't be happier. We will send others in to you guys! Thanks.

I have shopped there for 10 yrs, bought many a Hobo purses & wallets, and Merrell & Taos shoes…read more I've been invited to their priority customer private sales. I was there today to find a matching wallet & purse. I took a wallet over to see if it matched. I put the wallet down by the purse, decided to think about it and made one more loop around the store before exiting. I got half way across the parking lot when an employee came hoofing across the parking lot and accused me of stealing the wallet - I told him it was by the matching purse and went back in the store to show him. He didn't apologize, not at all. I was humiliated and will never ever go back. I've shopped local for years to support this store, but I can order on line just as easy, and will.

Stopped in while waiting on a vet appointment. Lots of fun and affordable used clothes. Great for…read moreall ages and sizes. I was impressed with the amount of selection and it was well organized.

Great consignment store for clothes and shoes. More hats would be appreciated. The men's…read moredepartment has been improved and it's great

I'm a long time card carrying customer of Shoe Carnival and I don't usually give reviews good…read moreor bad. But I had such a bad experience trying to return some socks at the Ankeny store I was mad enough to leave a review. The check who waited on me,I wish I had thought to get her name, was rude and condescending to me right from the start. When she heard I was making a return she seemed to have it already decided not to accept it. We're talking $20 socks with a receipt and the original pkg. I left the store so disgusted I vowed to cut up my card and do my future shopping elsewhere. Now for the flip side of this. I decided one clerk would not have won this and decided to try a different location. I went to the Merle Hay Mall location and got the pleasant customer experience I'm used to getting at SC. I wish I had got her name also. She was pleasant and efficient and I was in and out in less time than at the Ankeny store and actually got something accomplished. So 5 stars for the Merle Hay store zero stars for Ankeny. I have decided to keep my card and just avoid Ankeny SC. Thanks for letting me vent. I guess I had to give it 1 star but that isn't my opinion

I came here a couple of times to help my fiance purchase a few kid shoes for their birthday…read morepresents. They have a descent selection of shoes and the prices are very good. If you are looking for top of the line shoes, this is not the store for you. This is more of a casual shoe store with great prices. Would come back again for shoe present purchases.