Zomp is a shoe wonderland/warehouse/factory/unbelievably amazing place. I saw bright-coloured shoes…read morethrough the window and thought, "oh yes, this shop looks nice" and then had to wipe the gleeful shock from my face as soon as I stepped inside because if I have a weakness for anything (other than vintage luggage), it's shoes. Seasonal shoes and classic shoes and flat shoes and sandal shoes and shoes that are totally not practical and shoes that I would most certainly ruin with a day's wear. Zomp has everything. It's just wall-to-wall of shoes in the latest styles like wedges and chunky heels, but also classic black pumps, cute work-appropriate flats, and summery sandals. Zomp is a shoe lover's DREAM. There is literally a style to cater for every girl (sorry guys) and for every occasion. For a store along James Street, prices are also quite reasonable. The pumps and wedges that I kept picking up ranged between $130 to about $180, which is what you would pay at regular quality shoe stores like Wittner and Zu. Plus the styles are to die for, so I would gladly make that investment. The girls are also friendly and engage you in conversation, but you can also freely meander around the store to gaze at these wondrous shoes. If you're stuck for shoes for a particular occasion, visit Zomp and I almost guarantee you'll find the very thing you need or, at the very least, walk out with something you don't need, but absolutely love.

With its badass looking sign and beautiful interior, ZOMP…read morescreams out LOOK AT ME I'M FRICKN' AMAZING. I love love love coming here as this place is full of BE-A-UTIFUL shoes. ...And that's quality shoes from contemporary european designers like Francesco Morichetti, Luiza Barcelos and Anniel (to name a few.) The shelves are stacked with skyscraper heels, wedges and flats just waiting to be paired with all of your outfits. The staff are super friendly and (seemingly) don't seem to mind traipsing upstairs to find shoes for your every whim. These guys have saved me from a sad shoe-less fate on numerous occasions. (Most recently, sending shoes from sydney just in time for christmas.) This attractive store coupled with an relaxed environment make shoe shopping a (very enjoyable) breeze. Good lookin' and affordable to boot I would definitely recommend sussing this place out.

This would have to be my favourite shoe shop of all times and I have told all my family, friends…read moreand the mums at school about this place as they offer up to 60% off the recommended retail prices that other stores charge - now that is 'guaranteed outlet savings' as their signs say. They stock the latest fashion shoes by brands like Therapy, Isabella Brown, Simona Ricci and Inniu - I've seen all these brands advertised in the latest girly mags such a Dolly, Shop till you drop and a few others. I have always bought good quality discounted shoes at this outlet and walked out satisfied with my purchase. I am in love with Planet Shoes and they sell them there CHEAP - last week I bought a pair of Planet sandals rrp on box was $109.95 and all I paid was $59.95 - WHAT A BARGAIN :) I also have bought Redback work boots and Julius Marlow dress shoes from there at a genuine outlet price, as well as those brands they also stock Dunlop and Raoul Merton and Wild Rhino. They have a huge range to suit just about everyone. They are located in Sumner Park with loads of parking space and I have always walked out with something. For an outlet store I have always found this store to be well presented with clear and easy to read price tags. If you are after good quality, latest fashion shoes that look great and at discounted prices, then this is where you need to go for your next pair of shoes or 5 :) the only cheap thing about these shoes is the price .

I'll be the first to admit, I came across this place purely by chance. What the hell is a Shoe…read moreRack Outlet store in Sumners Park for? It's all blue collar truckie stuff. It's not in the most glamorous of places but it is more than it appears... just. They stock brands of shoes that you might not have heard of or may not be stocked in many retail shoe shops like planet earth shoes, Simona Ricci, Catwalk... I'd never heard of these brands either... except maybe in other outlet shops. The good thing is that these shoes are quality. They aren't just made up crappy brands... the planet earth shoes are very hardy, last a long time and don't cost you a million dollars! The prices are right here in this little outlet shop, the range is okay too, with many different shoes and shoe types to choose from including boots. Stick to what you know and like and you can't go wrong, definetely try them on before buying even if you know your size. Make sure though that you check the shoe because a friend of mine got all excited and bought a pair of boots only to realise the tags were sewn on backwards, the heel's glue was exposed and several threads were actually cut off or missing... so although you can get some cheap buys here, just make sure everything works, fits and doesn't fall off.

Betts really have had a makeover done in the past few years. The shoes they sell keep getting…read morebetter and better. They're full of colour and individuality. Unfortunately, the prices are too expensive for me. As much as I love shoes I just can't justify spending $100 on one pair. Can you? If you're lucky sometimes you'll find a sweet bargain with as much as 50% off. That's when I like to buy shoes from Betts. The minute there's a sale on, that's where you'll find me! The West Lakes store is very clean and tidy which makes it easy to find the shoes you're looking for. The staff have always been helpful and are happy to let you try on shoes in all different styles and sizes without getting shitty at you if you don't buy any. There's nothing worse then trying on shoes (or clothes) and then deciding you don't want to purchase them and have the staff give you dirty looks as if to say you were wasting their time.

Gilmour's Comfort Shoes is a specialist shoe store catering for people with foot conditions. This…read moreshoe shop tries to be fun and fashionable but it's hard to combine these elements into orthopaedic footware. I found this shoe store back in the days where I was a waitress and had to stand on my feet nine hours a day. High heels were out of a question but thick soled sandals didn't match my work uniform. Gilmour's were able to provide a pair of strappy, low heeled solution. You may think that just because these shoes aren't very pretty, they'll make up for it by being cheap. On the contrary they're probably more expensive than your average shoe store but then again, you're looking at Birkenstocks, Hush puppies, Scholls and other manufacturers who have a reputation for producing comfort shoes. As a person cursed with hallux valgus whose feet are spreading wider by the year, Gilmour's Comfort Shoes is an indispensible health solution. However, my husband who has no feet issues also enjoys shopping here and has even found a perfect pair of sandals. So if you're in the Mount Gravatt area, this shoe store is definitely worth walking to.

If you are after american wear this is a good place to go. Sizes can be hard to find in larger…read moresizes for women and smaller sizes for men apparently they get snapped up real quick. Large selection of shoes and boots including football boots which made my son happy. Their membership costs $10 and gives you a discount on full price items, I didn't see any full price items personally but I'm sure they are there somewhere.

From the minute you spot this shop there is little doubt in your mind that it is one of the…read moregirliest shoe stores you'll ever step your peep toes in. The store name is splashed across a banner above the doorway, with a pink and white background emphasising the painted giant, black stiletto heeled shoe adorning the sign. Out the front were a bargain 'bin' and a rack of sale items, almost all of which were high heels. Inside you'll find racks of shoes, again mainly high heels. I get the feeling the shop is owned and run by Carrie Bradshaw's cousin, who shares the passion for height boosting footwear but at more affordable prices. Most of the shoes I saw were office-type shoes with a twist, it's not a place I would go to find something to complement my latest Saturday night outfit.

The happy viking truly is just that. She always has a smile on her face and is always willing to…read moregive it a go when it comes to leather work. Her craft is exquisite. She knows almost all there is to know about leather but is still humble and willing to learn as well as teach. I've bought all my leather gear off hlif and wouldn't go anywhere else. Quality is excellent and service is even better. -Sterkr Blood Cheek