If I were an eight year old looking for a pair of black school gutties I might convince my mum to…read moretake me in here. If I were an 80 year old looking for a nice pair of pink slippers with yellow flowers on and a nice sturdy heel I might call in here. If I were 6 and I fancied a pair of pink round toe fairy shoes I might call in here. If I were 60 and i needed a good solid shoe to wear about the shops and the house then I might cal in here. Don't expect anything that is expensive or of any great standard. Expect shoes that are either very old fashioned, never in fashion, for children or wellies and that's it. Not my kind of place but if you need a cheap shoe with no glitz or glamour who might find it here.

The only place I was able to find wide opening velcro slippers to fit over my mum's heavily…read morebandaged foot! The assisstant was really helpful, and suggested I took several pairs 'on approval' for her to try, then brought back those that didn't suit, and paid for the pair that fitted.

This place was absolutely jam-packed when I visited it today. Shoes strewn everywhere,…read moredisinterested children having their feet measured, irksome teenagers attempting to find school shoes, OAPs digging through the piles of sale shoes...it was crazy with a capital C. I used to come to Cordners to get my school shoes when I was younger (ah, those were the days), and usually managed to get a pair I liked since there was a decent choice. The best aspect of the shop is that the back section is dedicated entirely to children's footwear, and it even has its own entrance off Mary Street South. Perfect for those who don't want to be mobbed by a pile of screaming five year olds. The rest of the shop (entrance off Conway Square) is currently a mish-mash of sale items - women's on the left hand side, men's on the right. With customers and staff scuttling everywhere, I didn't get a great look at the shoes, but there really is a huge choice - everything from Ecco to Irregular Choice for the ladies, and everything from to Kickers to Wrangler for the men. I'll be back on a slightly less mad day, I told myself. As with most shoes shops, you have your insoles, balsams, polishes and the like, and I've often popped into Cordners for a pair of £1.99 insoles. I seem to be one of those people who try a pair of shoes on in the shop, they fit perfectly, and then I go home, and they're suddenly too big. Most annoying thing. Cordners has thus been something of a life saver for me in terms of shoes fitting properly. Perhaps avoid Cordners for a few weeks 'til the kids go back to school (unless that's your reason for going), and you'll find a range of good quality, reasonably priced shoes. What could be better?

I am here to provide an alternative prospectus on Cordners from a male point of view…read more If you are a man Cordners is definitely not the shop for you. I thought I would help male Yelpers out by doing a bit of field research in Cordners. My findings are as follows. There is very little choice for men, they have about a metre of shelving dedicated to men's shoes and this is split between trainers and brogues. I think there were around 20 pairs of show shoes in total for men. Don't get me wrong this place is amazing for Kids and ladies but if you are a man and like a bit of choice then I would steer clear of Cordners. After all men do not have the same affection for shoes as women do and Cordners are just catering to the target market of shoe lovers.

Wow! An alternative, funky clothing store in Carrick? Who'd have known! I am truly amazed! I just…read moreabout walked past this shop but my friend called me back after seeing my 'wish list Xmas shoes' on sale in here, we're trying to find the cheapest price for them and we're shopping around so priced them in here (unfortunately £100 same as everywhere else, boo!) But I'm really glad I called in! We saw some great wee items and we laughed as the wee one with us put on two different coloured wellies (starting a fashion trend I think!) and the guy working in the shop was good craic and even promised to hold over a jumper my friend fell in love with! Definitely a shop I'll be back to. Bonus points for the cool staff.

From what I can gather, the people who own the Robins Nest also own a shoe shop a few doors down in…read moreNo. 16, but since I didn't pay it a visit, I'm afraid I have no clue as to what it's like. Sorry. Speaking of paying places a visit, I almost expected to literally pay to visit Robins Nest. The designer handbags (Fiorelli, Radley etc) were way out of my price range, as were the 'yummy mummy' nappy changing bags (not that I need anything along those lines, but you get what I mean), the jewellery (pretty stuff though), the toiletries (I'm sure L'Occitane En Provence is wonderful, but I cannot justify spending that much on bath cream), and the accessories (those scarves were exquisite, but £35 = eeek, especially when they're plain). As I had hoped to pick up a little something for a friend, I was left slightly disappointed. The stock really is lovely though, though it is definitely aimed at the more glamorous, slightly older lady, however, if someone wanted to buy me a gift from Robins Nest, I wouldn't complain. A definite plus is that they offer a 'pay your deposit now, and hand over the rest later' scheme, which would be mighty useful. Reminds me of those DFS ads...

The Robins Nest has been in the Dee for some time now . It is one of those shops that is totally…read moredeceiving as from the outside it looks so small especially as it has now incorporated a cafe which does delicious tray bakes and all sorts of things that are so easy to eat and so easy to carry round on the waist line!. The shop itself sells all sorts of different things which are great if you are stuck to think what to get for a birthday , mothers day or baby, because the variety and quality of the goods is excellent. The staff are so pleasant and enjoy helping you to get what you want for that special occasion. I have always found it a pleasure to shop in here the only disadvantage is that there are stairs to negotiate which may not suite anyone with young children or anyone who may struggle to get up and down It is well worth the visit though if you are looking for something a wee bit different either to buy or to have a nice wee cuppa while you decide what to get for that special person.

Having a Barratts next to a Clarks is a little like having a Prada shop next to a Primark in the…read moreworld of fashion quality, but such is life in the crazy topsy turvy world of Newtownards shopping centre! That is not to say however that this store doesn't have a good role to play for the people of Newtownards. Their brand of low price leather shoes, boots, bags and shows for both genders (well, only shoes for males unless you are of a certain persuasion, in which case you would be going to a certain type of shop for a more hooker-like look than you would get in here!) does a good job when you need shoes that look good but don't sting too bad. The staff are very friendly in here as I discovered when I came in here to get new work shoes at a low price and they were only too willing to help me find cheaper shoes when I thought the shoes I selected were on offer for a tenner when they were really forty sheets! One session of laughter later at my cheap and trampy nature and new cheaper shows were promptly located, so thank you Barratts!

Certainly not the most fashionable place but you will get plenty of high wuality, well wearing and…read morelong lasting shoes. Its a little bit like Clarks in that way and I'm sure there are plenty of people who go here yearly to get school shoes or shoes for work that will last a long time and don't look really dorky. Its definitely more of a shop for girls, with there being much more of a selection for female shoe shoppers. Girlfriends of mine have got boots and going out shoes in here in the past and never had any problems. There isn't much for guys other than office/work/school shoes. The staff are polite and friendly and always available to help out.

The Indigo Girls certainly knew the "Power of Two", and Robinson's are even more aware of it, with…read moretheir ladies shoe shop selling some pretty sweet shoes. What was initially a "having a look" moment - spotting the Irregular Choice shoe boots, the pretty German pumps, the new season boots and the slightly heeled gladiators - turned into a right oul barney about feet. Apparently the sales assistant and I both have high arches, and she explained her years of problems, the difficulty of finding shoes, what she has undergone to improve her pain, etc etc. Poor lady. She was very informative and helpful, and extremely friendly, as was her counterpart who smiled and asked us if we were all right moments after coming into the shop. Made a pleasant change from the downright rude and arrogant lady who served me in another shoe shop last week... For such a small shop, there really is a good range of top-notch shoes, all at affordable prices. I would definitely go back, purely for the excellent customer service. And also cos two's the magic number baby.

Do you like quality? Do you like the smell of new leather? Have you got a few bob and would like to…read moretreat yourself to something extra special? Go to Robinsons Shoes and you are in for a treat. It's not just another shoe shop they are shoemakers in the true sense of that word meaning they handcrafted bespoke shoes made to fit you! See their website, it takes you through the process from measurement and choose the hide through to final fitting. Even if you can't afford the hand made version the shop is still worth a visit and, oh, by the way they do keep the top brands in pre-manufactured shoes. Its a lovely shop with wonderful smells!

Quite a large store completely stuffed full of bargains! There are plenty of discount clothes for…read moreall the family (including well known brands), plus accessories like attractive scarves and handbags. You can buy shoes too, plus socks and underwear. The homeware department interested me the most yesterday as there were so many discounts on china, including pretty china jugs and jam/marmalade pots with lids, for just £1. I had a lovely browse for a while and bought a few things! You will also find bedding, other textiles and cushions too, gifts, yarn (for knitting), toiletries for men and women, toys and so much more, so well worth a look.