What great service and selection!! No pressure here just a nice family store in downtown Columbia…read more They have a wide variety of comfort shoes that are very stylish and comfortable. Found a great pair of Bussola and Kork-Ease. Boots, athletic, purses, wallets and more!! Thanks for great service Emma and Sarah!!

Excellent, quality good old fashioned service. Great store. Great staff and great selection…read more Family owned and operated, the staff is invested in your satisfaction and goes above and beyond to help you find what you want and the perfect fit. Great selection of orthopedic shoes that are actually fashionable and SO cute! They know what brand and styles that work for you. I haven't had this type of service during my entire adult life. I definitely am shoe shopping at this store again and again!

Dryer's is my choice for shoes, boots or any other footwear! I am not one that buys a lot of…read morefootwear, but, when I do I certainly go to Dryer's. They have a good selection but for me their personal service is excellent. I have found them to be very knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and easy to talk with about what I am interested in wearing. No high pressure, they are there to help! THANK YOU!

Went in Friday afternoon, not sure exactly what I even wanted, other than a comfortable supportive…read moreshoe. The staff member who assisted me was so friendly and helpful. I ended up with a pair of Dansko's which feel Amazing. They have such a huge selection of options, and but the staff has a lot of knowledge and expertise about the shoes to help narrow down preferences, if you're undecided like me! And even better, they're a local, family-owned business, if you're one who likes to venture outside large corporations!

The service is great but it is very rare to find the shoe you think fits you, you also will find…read moreboxes with no shoes inside.

From the owner: At Shoe Dept., you can find brand-name shoes, the latest trends, handbags and fun accessories at…read moreaffordable prices for women, men and kids. We're a family-friendly footwear store with 1100+ locations carrying well-known brands for everyone such as Hey Dude, Crocs, Skechers, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, and branded athletics such as adidas, New Balance, and Converse. Brand selection varies by location. We also offer a selection of shoes in extended sizes and wide widths! Our store associates are ready to help find your fit. Whatever your style, whatever your budget - that's our Dept.

Went and didn't get anything (the thing I want wasn't in my size) but the retail associate Leah was…read moreso nice and helpful!!! Very patient and good at explaining.

Nancy was great! She was helpful from the moment we walked in the door and was very knowledgeable…read moreof every brand in her store. Thanks for everything! We will definitely be coming back next time we are in the CoMo area!

Best boot store I've ever been in period! Staff are super…read morehelpful and friendly I've had boots to saddles repaired there.

I just had the most pleasant experience getting my husband's leather backpack fixed. Well worth the…read moredrive from Columbia!!

The only place around where you can get work boots or the latest trends! Oh and they have purses…read moretoo!

Poor customer service and has a group of kids running the customer service counter. They make you…read morefeel like your business isn't wanted. Because of that I'll happily go elsewhere.

Went into Academy Sports to shop for my son but had to leave within 5 minutes. Employee said they…read morehad a bi-weekly cleaning crew in there that was just finishing up. The smell is so intense I got a headache within the first five minutes. Never have I had such a physical reaction.

Lots of shoes and a great selection. The staff is very helpful and the store is clean. This store…read moreis located in the Capital Mall.

I'm not sure we give enough credit to this store. I've found many pairs of shoes here for a decent…read moreprice. The employees have always been friendly and helpful when we've gone in.

Came in the store on Tuesday night I saw an African American man helping out 3 customers and 2…read moreemployees both women and a guy employee hanging out around the store had the nerve to tell me they were closed . They weren't doing anything I was a little upset... For there to be a couple of employees there they should have been doing some work ... Very lazy very lazy .But that African man was so helpful, he even helped me try on a shoe . Thank you sir who ever you are . I appreciated it so much .

First visit today. I had tried the one in Jefferson City but didn't get service. The one in…read moreColumbia doesn't mind old people and even knows how to sell shoes to them. A most enjoyable visit and I left happy, with shoes. And to "Sarah N" who wants people to tolerate her squalling kid, I would have been right with the clerk.