The BEST shoes store in the Bay Area. I have Bulo boots that look amazing after 25 years. I splurged on some new dress shoes and have been greatly enjoying them all for the past six months. The quality is so high. Shop the sales for beautiful shoes that will last - they will still be pricy but so worth it!!! read more

Every time I pass their window display I'm lured in, especially when there's a sale going on, which is always a generous amount off. The inside is nicely laid out & the staff are super friendly & helpful. My favorite shoes are their heels which my feet refuse to enjoy, & the flats that dig into my heals. That leaves the chucka boots, I can own just so many! Obviously, I'm a fragile flower, not their fault. Basically, I'm looking for fancy slippers with a sturdy rubber sole. They also carry a fairly large selection of bags that look like hand-crafted leather. I deem Bulo a must-stop along the Hayes Street shopping district. read more

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Pretty good shoe store with many selections to choose from. I wanted to see what Blundstone offered..I got the heavy tread Blundstone in gray..and it was pretty overpriced. But hahah I got my Blundstones here..found out it's an Australian shoe. read more

I liked the style but quality wasn't good, the boots started looking worn out in few days, stitching came off and the leather esp the toe area got discolored and looked like it is wet and will rip anytime. Also, the worst sole I've ever had for any shoe. worst quality of shoes ever purchased and that too at higher price. read more

I have purchased three pairs of shoes at Bulo in the past year and have been satisfied with both the customer care and attention during purchase and with the quality of the shoes when using them. Lots of good quality leather brands and products that last and are very stylish! read more

Love this store! Always find something that is comfy and unique. This lavender glittery leather patent shoes made in Spain -a bargain $65 this trip. Wore all over Napa. Highly recommended. read more

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Beautiful shoes from Europe. Excellent quality and the right price. Glad I found them shoes. I am not a Sarah Jessica Parker but I love soft leather and quality that lasts for years. Thank you guys for being in the shoe buiz read more

Yesssssssssssss! This store is amazing and I love my new Trippen shoes! Thank you Isaiah and Robert for my new comfy kicks! The shoes are a hit and so damn comfy! Thank you once again for your excellent customer service!! read more

Just got them from Bulo. This is one of the most comfortable clog I ever had in my life. The store is Full of comfy shoes and professional service. Well ergo designed shoes with affordable price. (Come on everything is pricey this day) I just randomly try on this pair and decided to take home with me. If I try more, I will buy more lol read more

Bulo Shoes - This pair is sold out online already. But they still have it in store. - Shoe Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

I emailed to verify sizing. I am always a EU 39 size 8. These are listed as womens shoes but they arrived 5 sizes too big. I understand Final sale if you are truthful but If a client reaches out with sizing and you know different and take the sale, that is all scams are final. You reneged on transparency and honesty in Lew of a sale, that is wrong. read more

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They are a "small shop". They don't seem to carry any "larger sized shoes" and they don't seem interested in business from women who have larger feet, possibly not non cis-gendered women. They will reply that they are small and do not have enough customers with larger feet, really just one size off. I have also cis-gendered female friends who share my shoe size. I wonder if they would be treated better. Offered up something to try on. Not tacitly shuttled out of the store. read more

If you're suffering sticker shock from Gimme Shoes, walk a few steps to Bulo and relax a bit! Service is friendly, the selection is great, and the shoes are fab and reasonably-priced. Don't miss out on the sale section -- I got a pair of Stuart Weitzman leather knee-high boots for $149! They even threw in a pair of socks for free! Definitely my fave shoe store in Hayes Valley! read more

Not the best shoe store on Hayes street, but damn if their summer range in the window doesn't come close. "I'm not allowed to go in, I'm not allowed to go in", is my daily mantra as I wander by on my way home. http://www.buloshoes.com/ read more

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There's nothing better than a new pair of sexy heels. The right ones will accentuate the arch of the foot, tighten the calf muscles and add tone to the entire leg up through the thigh. I saw that Bulo had a sale going on -- what, a sale on Italian leather shoes??? -- and I decided to stop by since it's in my 'hood and I just happened to be walking by. Some call it temptation, I call it fate. There they were -- black, patent and hawt with perfect pointy toes and just the right amount of support in the heel. At 40% off, they were just the right price, ringing up at $70. I can now afford shoes in Hayes Valley? Bring on the sales! read more

Oh, the good old days when I would saunter into shoe boutiques, buy the latest fashion (or 3), walk out and feel like a million bucks (although my wallet certainly didn't). Those days were made for stores like Bulo - a nice little shop carrying European brands - funky and well-made, unique, full of character. Hayes Valley is a secret haven for shoe lovers. These days, well, my budget looks a little different. Truth be known, I have always loved a good bargain, and my new favorite phrase is "End of Season Sale". That is how a woman seeking the perfect black ankle boot met the last pair of size 38 Mauro Guili boots and walked out of Bulo feeling like a million bucks (and her wallet remained unscathed!). Ahhhh, happily ever after. The lesson? Browse, covet, adore...and when you see that big 50% off sign lingering above your perfect pair of shoes....strike! A well-made pair of shoes bought on sale will last much longer and look better than the average, mall-bought pair of inexpensive shoes bought in season. Trust me, I've had them all. read more

Disappointed! Yes, very disappointed. I bought a great pair of shoes last year and headed back to Bulo looking for some black boots. They have a decent selection of Italian shoes that are reasonably priced. Not cheap, but very good quality and styles that you won't find at mainstream stores. A pair of boots caught my eye, so I asked a sales person to help me find my size. The sales people were huddled up in a corner, barely noticing that I was shopping. She came by and went to the back looking for my size. She came out telling me they no longer had my size. I then asked if they would be getting more. The sales person answered coldly, "It's December." I asked her if she had other styles she could suggest and she said everything was out. She then turned away before I could say thank you and started talking to another customer. I understand it's December, but I don't think I needed that rude answer. She could have just told me they weren't planning to get anymore because it was already late in the season. Also, she really didn't seem to want my business and offer any help. Boutiques I shop at usually offer many suggestions and provide excelled customer service especially in this economy. read more

I'm one picky bitch when it comes to shoes. I don't want something uber trendy (except my sweet sweet sneaks from HUF) and the leather has to be perfect and soft and smooth. And a shoe has to be light weight and durable and comfortable. So basically I want a Naturalizer disguised as a stiletto. It was boot madness at Bulo this past weekend and I made out with some winners. Bulo is PRICEY ($300+ for my new ankle-highs) but you are buying quality. The guy working there was amazing: up and down those stairs like Tony Robbins on crack. You are Bulo's perfect customer if you've got A) money and B) taste. You won't find this kind of quality at the neighboring Paolo. read more

My future retirement is hitting the pavement and I look fabulous in it. Social security will still be around 40 years from now, right? Because who's got money left for a 401K when there's shoes to be bought at Bulo's. Lovely, innovative, mostly even comfortable shoes. Sometimes they really miss the mark, but often they are spectacular. You get what you pay for, and what you get is wonderful, so ... uhm ... you get it, them shoes are EXPENSIVE! Somebody confiscate my credit cards - I'm stopping by there this weekend. read more

Killer Italian Shoes! I discovered Mauro Giuli handmade boots here. One of the sales girls had MG boots on and they looked so good broken in. Sales girls here are approachable and friendly. My shopping rule 4 pricey items: If I leave the store and never think about the item again, it was not meant to be. In a financial pinch, but obssessed bout these boots. 3 months later I came back and knew I could be SOL. Boots were not on the floor, but the salesgirl knew exactly what shoe I was talking about. (inventory savy) Lucky me! The shipment came in and she retrieved if from the basement. I snagged these boots and get a zillion compliments. You don't have to go to Italy to get amaaaazing shoes. There pricey but so worth it!!! read more

I love this store. So much more reasonably priced than GIMME SHOES. Two of my current favorite shoes are from there, a pair of marry-jane style red low heels, gorgeous, but they are now 50% off :-( I should have waited, but I couldn't. Red shoes drive me....brainless. I finally found my dream boots here. They are about half of the price that I see anywhere else for the similar design. Some guy came in and asked the keeper if he still remembers the pair of shoes that his gf tried on before, he wanted to get them for her as valentine. The conversation was just so sweet and incredibly professional. read more

We came here for pretty much one reason alone, they carry Cydwoqs for men and women. I don't know why these shoes are so hard to find, at least in our city, but our concierge at the hotel was able to track down Bulo as a place that could help us. The fiancee picked up 2 pairs for herself, one on sale even, and I was able to find a pair for myself, very similar to a pair I already own, but a different color. For the most part the service was pretty good from the staff. I think we put them off a little bit by showing up as complete dirtbags, fresh from a day in Golden Gate Park, but they were able to find the styles and colors we were looking for and we were out the door in record time. My only real complaint would be their minimal Cydwoq bag collection, I asked about a particular style they make and was simply told that it wasn't very practical. You mean like more practical then a $350 pair of shoes, good lord, I don't need a critique, just what I'm looking for thanks. Great selection at this relatively tiny location but they had exactly what we were looking for and that's the main point I guess. read more

Sometimes I feel like shoe shops should charge admission...the amazing experience of smelling and touching quality leather is well worth a visit to Bulo. I am an animal lover and have a particular problem with some exotic leathers...but GODDAMN! I would like to mention that in addition to the wonderful imported (and pricey) footwear one can molest in Bulo, they have a great discount section tucked into the corner. A great place to find those great colors of Saucony's - ON SALE! Probably the cheapest thing I could purchase...but I had to walk out of there with SOMETHING! As of this holiday season they have some amazing jewelry as well - glass-work like I've never seen, absolutely gorgeous...a must-see. read more

Bulo is amazing. Really. From the quality shoes they sell, to their outstanding customer service, to their cozy interior, I really enjoy this store. I actually had a bit of a problem with a pair of shoes I bought there, and they went above and beyond to get me up and running with my new kicks. Go there. Need I say more? read more

Excellent shoe selection and great customer service. Very happy with my purchase here!

I love shoes. No really. I LOVE SHOES. When I die, I'm going to need another coffin just for my shoes. Cuz I do want to take my Bulo Shoes with me when I go. Morbid? Prolly. True? Absolutely! If you can't take the sticker shock, buy when they're having their redonkulous shoe sales at the end of each season. Oh, and seriously, we live in San Francisco, so perhaps purchasing the fall/winter sale is a wee bit more "practical" than purchasing after the spring/summer sale. Sigh, I wish someone had told me that BEFORE I lost my mind (and a good chunk of my monthly "extravagence" money) on those (ahem) few pairs of shoes I still haven't found the right occasion.... Never mind... read more

They really have fantastic shoes here. I purchased a pair online, which ended up not matching the picture in color and, therefore, not matching the outfit for which I'd made the purchase. Since the store was in the City, I also made the purchase knowing that if it didn't work out that I could get store credit on another pair. I went on my lunch break to make the exchange and found a perfect pair. Comfortable heels right out of the box, they make my feet and legs look great, and I couldn't be more happy at $300 well-spent. read more

Cool boots and lots of cute shoes (lots of pairs on sale too!). Although unfortunately for me the pair I wanted they didn't have in my size.. :( Staff is very friendly and helpful. I loved the little black & white cat kisch there - he brought me a shoe horn in his mouth and dropped it at my feet... how can I not play with him after that!? He was the funniest little cat, when I was leaving he followed me with the shoe horn for a few feet before getting distracted playing again. read more

Oh Bulo, I am so happy you are still opened during the pandemic! Your beautiful selection of women's shoes are still outstanding after all of these years and the dynamic duo of Isaiah and Enrico are beyond helpful and fantastic! Bought three pairs of Yuko Imanashi shoes today and my inner Imelda Marcos is very pleased! Please keep making consumers happy and to all my fellow San Franciscans, shop small! read more

You have to stop into this shoe shop if you love well designed shoes that are unique and high quality. I have to say I have never heard of "Cydwoqs" but now I am a big fan. Everything was beautiful in this store. I was not able to afford a pair of Cydwoqs this time around, but I didn't leave the store unhappy with my "Keens" which were 50% off! Shoes that you would see in Vogue magazine are featured at Bulo! As well as comfort brands that we shoes fans all know and love! In this area you will also find many many more wonderful shoe shops, but definitely stop into this store if you are in the area. Helpful hint: Sundays the parking is easier because the residential permit areas let you park. This is the only day that you are allowed to park on the residential streets that surround the Hays Street boutiques in this area. read more

Worst shoes I have ever purchased in my Life! VERO CUOIO brand, "made in Italy". Expensive. Looks like leather, but from the way I was slipping & sliding - mix of plastic & faux leather. Has nails in bottom of sole. On the sidewalk, in certain stores - as if I was ice skating. Attempted 3 times to return. Just plastic shoes. I now hate this store, owner and the managers. read more

HI Shop Girl, yeah you, I'm over here . . . .stop flirting with the fellow who's trying on a pair of shoes that are on sale . . .I'm circling the store, looking at the full price shoes, ready to try 3 pairs on, ready to drop a wad of cash . . . .hello . . .I'm still trying to get you to pay attention to me . . .stop flirting, you aren't his type. He's clearly not going to buy the shoes. Stop yapping at him, you've got a real live customer ready to spend. Ok, I'll leave now. read more

I won't shop here again, based on a recent experience. I bought several pairs of socks for my wife but didn't give them to her until a few months after I bought them. She went to return one of the pairs, with the receipt, and first they gave her a hard time about the time lapse. Then, although the socks still had all their original packaging and had never been worn, the *manager* was insistent with my wife that they had been worn! My wife is one of the most honest and highest-integrity people I know, and she felt completely insulted. They finally took the socks and gave her a refund, but even if they have nice things there are enough stores in the city; why take the risk of being treated like that? read more

Just brought back my new Chelsea boot that I wore for 15 minutes and the seam of the sole got broken. This shouldn't happen to a shoe in that short amount of time. Thought I could get it replaced, but since I wore the shoe the girl tells me they couldn't resell it...since when is this my problem? They kept the shoe to bring it to a cobbler to glue the sole back on...good luck with that, I can already tell you that it will break again. Last time I shopped there, that's for sure! read more

Bought a pair of shoes that were on sale and had buyers regret so tried to return them a few days later - shop girl told me they were from 2 seasons ago and they never take those shoes back. Wow! That made me feel like I got stuck with their trash. I mean is that how you talk to a customer? I overheard her talking to someone before she helped me saying she had worked at the shop for 6 years. Maybe it's time for a career change. I will make sure not to shop at this place again. read more

Sometimes I need to drool over Cydwoqs. Occasionally I even need to buy them. Whichever I'm in the mood for, the staff here is totally friendly and accommodating, and they have a great selection. read more

This place serves up some of the best Cydwoq designs ever! LOVE Bulo because of Nathan. He is super sweet and friendly. Very helpful! That's all I have to say, really. If you wanna pair of handmade shoes, please visit Bulo!! read more

Amazing prices.. quality shoes from around the world. Great customer service and very friendly! I would definitely recommend this store!

I had a bad experience shopping here. Ordered some shoes one evening (online), and right after, I found (on another site) that the manufacturer's sizes were smaller than shoes I normally wear in this size. I immediately e-mailed Bulo, then called the next morning to make sure the shoes didn't get sent out. They sent them out regardless... So I called to discuss the problem. The manager agreed with me, saying I should get a refund + shipping costs, but apparently the owner was a bit difficult? I called the owner and he started arguing... then said to send the shoes back. I sent the shoes back... did not receive refund. E-mailed a few more times, sent a CERTIFIED LETTER... NOTHING Had to call my credit card company and file a dispute. What a waste of time/energy... Will not shop with these guys again :| read more

I just found their website online. Love their prices and fast delivery. I just orders my second pair of shoes. Can't wait to wear them!

If shoes were food: Yum! Funky shoes from funky designers. Laid back staff who don't pressure you to buy,buy,buy. Some stuff on sale, but they may not have the right size. Great neighborhood for windowshoppin'! Head over to Citizen Cake first. read more