I hate shoe shopping and usually do everything in my power to avoid it. However, I was about to go…read moreon a trip and I was already here so I decided to go inside and see if they had anything to my liking. Being inside Ellsworth Place I really can't complain. As it is the only remaining shoe store in here now. You can tell it is a DSW before you even get near it with that totally white interior with the lights blazing out of the store. Inside, it's like every other store in the chain. White walls, white ceiling, white floors, aisle upon aisle of shoes. No rhyme or reason as to how they put their stock out. I went through the men's section and was about to leave when I found what I wanted to look at on a display in the main aisle. No organization to this but to just hope that a box that had your size on it might be something they have on display. After rummaging through this pile of boxes I did find something I wanted. I will give it too them, even though this is a massive store, they were still able to pop up out of nowhere to see if I needed any help finding anything. Like you as an employee has any idea what you have in stock any more than I as a customer knows. I declined and went about my business and made my way to the register. Did I mention I hate shopping for shoes. It might be because I used to work for a shoe store and knew what was about to hit me at the register. The attempt to sale me more items to go with my shoes. No, I don't want your socks, sealants, or any other magical potions. Then they ask if you want to sign up for their rewards program. Ma'am, does it look like I care about shoes that much? But the price was what got me or I wouldn't have been in line to checkout.

They moved! They are in Ellsworth Place AKA City Place in a former life. I was downtown last…read moreweekend and couldn't find it. Guess what? It's up stairs on the top floor, to your right when you take the escalator. It is huge! I still haven't got the lay of the land in this new incarnation. I headed back to the clearance racks. I didn't need new shoes. I was looking for something smaller, like socks or a scarf. Something to spend my five dollar birthday credit that DSW gives you every year. Well, hello 80s! Scrunchies are back. I bought a four pack with a green tag which means 50% off. Which also meant... FREE! I'm a happy birthday girl!

I don't normally review places like this, but the customer service was really excellent. I was…read moregreeted by multiple people when I walked in. They were very helpful and I was in and out quickly. I did not buy shoes, but my wife wanted a gift certificate from this place which also tells me it has good quality shoes.

They literally sent me the USED and DIRTY Boots!!!…read more Buy your things elsewhere! Not sure what is going on with their quality control or their distribution center but I can not believe they sent me used boots! I bought a pair online recently and when I opened the box, the boots had mud all over the sole and the boots were full of creases! Now what? I gotta take time to return them, I need to go to a store and talk to someone....waste gas, and i won't be able to wear them when I intended to wear them

Amano is the best! I don't love shopping but the staff at…read moreAmano are always SO nice. My favorite Dasko shoes are from Amano. I bought 3 pairs of linen pants for this summer. Tops are SO hard for me to find for some reason, I bought 3 that I really like. I'm really so happy and grateful to have a few things I'll feel good in when I go visit friends this summer. Plus their earrings! So cute! Highly recommend!

The salespeople are so helpful. I am always pleasantly surprised by how nice my clothes look since…read moreI have been shopping at Amano!

This is in the Ellesworth mall in Silver Spring. The store…read moreis well organized. I find reasonable prices here. Staff is helpful. Don't usually see long lines. There is a parking garage conveniently located in an adjacent building.

Just want to give a huge shout out for the upmost appreciation to see and be treated as a valuable…read moreconsumer. Want to comment on Cindy and Autumn- great team work !! Unconditional support and true professionalism! I had numerous challenges with sizes , style and pricing... they made it happen, with a can do spirit and smile

My provider did not provide any information about why I would choose one shoe over another to…read moreaccommodate my new orthotics. I listened to the manager talk with another customer, and she was extremely knowledgeable and forthcoming with information. Ask for the manager if you go.

Guess I've been wearing shoes wrong my entire life. :( came in and found out im a 7.5 and not a 6.5…read morewhich was a total shock to me. My feet have been killing me and that was the reason I stopped in. Sarah was very kinds and helpful and had lots of information on how to help me get the best shoe. I ended up with a pair of Hokas because they fit my needs and felt great. I will deff be back. I will deff be back

Truly a hidden gem. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will was great with my daughter and…read moreimmediately selected the perfect shoe to help her learn how to walk. She loves her shoes so much, she would sleep in them if I let her! With retail becoming more and more impersonal, it was refreshing to be able to walk into an actual brick-and-mortar shop with people who cared that we were there and were happy to assist us. I remember going to the shoe store when I was little. I'm glad my daughter can have that same experience.

I absolutely love this shoe store for kids shoes. A walk back in time when someone knows shoes and…read moreknows kids. Worth the drive if you are further out. My #1 choice for my littles each time we need shoes

Really great store! Great selection of jerseys and cleats. Staff are very helpful and polite, as…read morewell.

Very kind staff, great selection of top notch products, even have a lot of kids gear. Incredibly…read morepleased with our purchase and the experience.

Downtown Silver Spring is the place to be!!…read more There are quite a few reasonably priced parking lots. Free on Sundays!! A lot of restaurants, black owned restaurants, stores for clothing and housewares, etc. I really enjoy this area and look forward to visiting again soon!!

DTSS will always have a special place in my heart through thick and thin this will always deep down…read morebe my place and really a key place that has been the host of so many of my life memories from childhood to adulthood. I remember when Veteran's Plaza had the artifical grass back in the day. I have seen businesses like Pier 1 and different restaurants and shops come and go, but I have still found myself coming down here. One thing I have always loved about DTSS is the ethnic/cultural/national diversity in the area. I have observed different African, Asian, Latin, even Pacific Islander people down here. It's not just a White and Black town by any stretch of the imagination and is one of the most diverse places in all America! Now the parking garages might not be the best convenience wise, but at least they do not cost that much money on weekdays and are actually free on weekends. The events are what shape DTSS. I have been to place such as Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, Bourbon Street in New Orleans Louisiana, Greektown in Detroit, Michigan, and E and 4th Street in Cleveland, but home is always where the heart is. Ellsworth Place always will be a street that is iconic in its own right and a gem in the DMV region. The best time to visit although crowded but for good reason is when free festivals especially music festivals such as the Annual Blues festival and the Annual Jazz festival are in town in DTSS. These are fun, free, and great for singles, families, couples, you name it! Sure, the crime has increased and there has been negative press and attention around that, but the place is still cool just to get out, people watch, maybe hit a restaurant like Copper Canyon and even go to the newer arcade/bar/restaurant the Eleanor that is cool encompassing miniature bowling (duck pin), basketball hoops, pinball machines, among other arcade games. It is just the simple things in life sitting outside on a nice spring, fall, or even summer evening/night and getting some fresh air and relaxing is key. The Veterans plaza portion further down Ellsworth place during the winter time has the popular ice skating rink. The fall time will showcase the legendary and free, yes I said free, annual Silver Spring Jazz festival that attracts thousands of people. The Ellsworth place is set up like a plaza, and an outdoor elevator and stairs can take people upstairs for more restaurants including a Japanese grill, although they have lost their spark and flame in recent years, if you get what I mean. Family lunch, dinner, singles, dates, couples, you name it there are restaurants and things to do here. Shopping is nice along the strip. DSW was outside next to the Wayne garage for centuries but has moved onto one of the upper levels of Ellsworth Place mall (at the intersection of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Place) and has been replaced by a Nike factory store outlet. Not too far from Ellworth place has the legendary AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center for classic movies with popcorn, beverages even beer, and of course the Fillmore music concert for awesome live music, among small business/boutiques scattered around the area.

I love to browse at a Marshall's or a TJ Maxx but today, after I'd filled a shopping cart with…read moregoodies and finds, I turned my back to dig through men's sweaters. I turned back to find the cart gone. An unsympathetic employee told me a fellow employee had almost certainly taken the cart and returned everything to the shelves. No apology and no sympathy for my trouble. Evidently there's a strict policy to keep the aisles clear of abandoned carts. I had to remember what I had found and where I had found it to refill my cart. When I checked out and was recounting what had happened, the same employee walked up and made faces as if I was a troublemaker. No one likes a messy store but wow- I wasn't the villain here! Guess I won't be back since I am such an inconvenience to the store clerks! PS other clerks were polite but boy, this one wasn't!

Not as great as its sister store in this location, but when combined with it, it makes for a great…read moreshopping experience. It was kind of weird in this overall location. As you made your way upward, the stores got messier and less stocked with items. If you weren't able to find what you needed at TJ Maxx downstairs, head up here and maybe you will find what you are missing. They basically carry the same items and why not take the chance to stop in here. Overall, not a bad set up store. They appear to be organized, but not as well as downstairs. Staff were busy in here, running around and manning the registers.