I asked my stepdad what he wanted for his 80th birthday and he said he needed a new pair of boots. Believe it or not this beast of a man still works after retirement and runs through boots faster than a typical New Yorker does seasonal tires. So, I asked my mom where can I get him Red Wings or Thorogood's around here and she said we need to go to Montano's in Saugerties, so off we went. Montano's has been around since 1906, wow that is long time! They provide professional fitting services, Pedorthic care, and specialized inventory targeted to foot health support. Montano's has a variety of high-quality work-boot brands including Red Wing, Chippewa, Thorogood, Danner, Irish Setter, and Timberland. They have a variety of athletic and hiking footwear brands such as Merrell, Keen, Hoka, On Running, and Salomon. There is a selection catered to casual and comfort as well; brands include Dansko, Birkenstock, Blundstone, UGG, and Vionic. Fair warning, it's not cheap to shop here. You are buying pretty much the best-of-the-best with a professional service. Some of these work boots are easily $200+ and the specialty insoles are running $65+ so keep that in mind when shopping. I was able to kill two birds with one stone by buying my stepdad his birthday present and my mom a new pair of shoes for Mother's Day. It wasn't cheap but they are worth it, plus I don't get to see them as much as I would like. The Red Wings he chose were $200, the specialty insoles cost $65 and Mom's shoes were $120. All the items are of high quality and should last them until my next visit, lol. Staff were very friendly and helpful. From the moment we walked in we were treated with respect and one of the associates accommodated both my family members with all of their fitting needs. I just purchased a new pair of Keens recently for work but I was really interested in trying out a pair of Thorogood's. The problem is if I tried them on, I probably would have bought them. I just don't need another pair now but the selection here seems like an excellent choice for a future work boot. I might be back next year once I ware my Keens out. All-in-all, Montano's Shoe Store is an excellent spot to find great service and high-quality footwear for any occasion. I highly recommend visiting them if you in Saugerties shopping. read more

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My husband is hard to fit. They have a great collection of quality shoes from work to play in all sizes. The service was amazing and we walked out with 3 pairs of the shoes that he needed. Worth the trip. read more

The store has an extremely large selection of shoes and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable. Tony helped me find the perfect size and style of waterproof sneaker that I was looking for and insured that my feet were comfortable, despite having plantar fasciitis and wide feet. read more

When was the last time u went to a shoe store and anyone offered to measure ur feet? I would have to say I was at the most, 10 yrs old! I was having lunch around the corner and parked nearby. Noticed a sale table, so obviously had to check it out. I have a pet sheep at Catskill Animal Sanctuary -- please visit this whole area is magical! Anyway... Montano's is owned by a podiatrist and the first thing that happened was my awesome girl, Michelle, measured my feet, only to discover I had no idea what I was talking about -- but SHE did! I had been in a taxi accident I. 2003 w foot injury to my right foot it went untreated. Not any kind of shoe including a slipper ever was comfortable since then. Michelle immediately put me in the correct (very cool) sneaker, I was litterally jumping around!!! And guess what. They were on sale!!! I love this place so much! I love my new sneaks so much! I walked all over the place where I live in Riverdale (bronx) I might sleep with them on! They are the best thing ever! You cannot go anywhere besides this place to get the perfect fit! I feel like I could potentially be the new Forrest Gump! Thank u Michelle and everyone at Montanos! What an awesome random connection! Love all of u read more

Excellent service. Finally have a pair of hiking/walking shoes that fit properly and are pain free. Excellent and friendly service from Rachel. Wish I knew about Montanos before I wasted a fortune online buying wrong sized, ill fitting shoes. Went to a prominent author/hiking/runner podiatrist who sends all his clients to Montanos, because of the pain I was experiencing with a new pair of name brand hiking shoes I purchased online. Never knew how your feet change as you get older. You won me over as a new customer ... and guess what? I checked online prices and saved $49. Thanks Rachel. read more

You know you have a bad foot when a highlight of your weekend away is discovering an amazing orthopedic shoe store like Montano's! I have searched for a place like this, and am so happy to have found it. Katie was amazing, she helped me find three awesome pairs of shoes. I love that the shoes are checked for a good fit by a Pedorthist...that is a service you do not find many places! I highly recommend Montano's to anyone who is need of a good pair of shoes...that will be both orthopedic and stylish! What a treasure this store is! read more

Hudson Valley's go to shoe and boot store. Excellent selection, quality and service.

Service and selection can't be matched in the area. We have been going there for many years.

They don't make shoe stores like Montano's anymore. We've been here multiple times in the last year for hiking boots, sandals, and socks, and each time we've received prompt, preemptive service, great recommendations, and help both with sizing and shoe retrieval. They went especially out of the way to help with hiking boots, in which they had my size but not the color that I wanted and arranged to run the color that I wanted over from their warehouse before I ultimately decided to go with the first color. Just excellent service all around. Hats off to every one of their workers with whom I interacted and to Saugerties for keeping this business. read more

Excellent individual attention. Jeffrey was very patient with my mom. He helped her find sneakers that fit, stylish shoes and replacements for the ones she bought there years ago. Will return. read more

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Montano's Shoe Store is an old fashioned shoe store where the owner and sales staff measure your feet and find you the best possible fit and style of shoe you need and want. Mr Montano also makes custom orthotics. After a bad horseback riding accident I ended up with one leg slightly shorter than the other and Mr Montano has really gone the extra mile to make orthotics that help with my issues. He has tweaked them multiple times and always with a kind word and a smile when I feel like "that customer" that is never satisfied. Truth is I am very satisfied with workmanship and service. You will not find a better store or maker of custom orthotics. (the prices are great too!) read more

Excellent experience! Me and the wife were treated with care & courtesy. Their level of knowledge is unreal. Edward took excellent care of us. This is our new favorite shoe store. Thank you, Pasco & Valerie! . read more

I thought places like this had ceased to exist. Nice to see an old fashioned shoe store still going. Great selection. Great service. Definitely will be going to Montano's every time I need shoes. read more

This place is great, they know what they are doing for sure! Came in for a work boot and running shoe and Lisa was able to assist right away! She has fantastic recommendations and different shoes/boots to compare them to. Who knew that I was wearing the wrong size for so many years. After finding a good pair of each, Mr montano actually came to confirm the fitting! The prices are great too! If you need any shoe, sneaker or boot, this is the place!!!! read more

The best shoe store I've seen since I was a little kid!! These guys are great. Over the past few months I've had trouble finding a good pair of Oxfords. I'd worn Dr Martens for 20 yrs and the fit somehow changed in between when I got my last pair and now. And after going thru several pairs of other brands thru Amazon, I tried going to Montano's. You get personalized service, even when they're busy -- when I was there, the young lady who helped me had two other customers she was working with and she still showed me the most professional courtesy she could. Plus, the store's owner checked the fit too. It's great to see a store that's still thriving when so many other indie businesses are failing because of chains and online shopping. Let's hope they don't ever close! read more

Best service and prices in the whole capitol region and beyond! Highly recommend! Huge selection, every customer is treated with genuine care! Love this place! read more

I love this shoe store! They fit my twin girls for their first walking shoes and the service is phenomenal. I drove an hour to get to their store and it was totally worth the drive. My girls were in totally different sizes and widths and I would have never been able to get the proper fit without their expertise. I will definitely be taking the trip every time my girls outgrow their shoes. Thank you to the rep. Jeffrey for such awesome service! read more

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Great show store. Fabulous customer service. Good prices. I trust this store and have for years. read more

Great customer service. Friendly and professional. I had missed shoe stores that were like the old fashioned ones I remember from being a kid. Glad I found one read more

Montanos comes through in the clutch again. Got a pair of defunct red wings from there and red wing didn't wanna help me with an exchange but my man Ed Montano did. Just helped me out with a new pair no questions asked. This is why I'm a Montanos customer for life. read more

The best shoe buying experience I have ever had! The entire staff is knowledgable, honest, and customer focused. Robert helped me find the right boot for my needs and even helped put it on my foot! Mr Montano was also extremely helpful and made sure the boots fit me perfectly. If you want a customer-service-focused experience this is the place to go. read more

Awesome throw back shoe store. If you are a working man you know how important it is to have a quality pair of work shoes on your feet every day and this is the place to get them. They carry all the best brands with a special emphasis on Red Wing which are my personal favorite. They usually have a collection of factory seconds which have minor cosmetic flaws but are half price. Basically for 20 dollars more then you would pay for garbage boots at Walmart you could have Red Wings or Chippewas on your feet and they will always measure your feet to get the right size. I live an hour away and won't go anywhere else to buy my boots. read more

Feel like I got the short end of the stick with my experience. The woman helping me was so grumpy I was uncomfortable. She also did not know a lot and wasn't very enthused with helping me. Great selection of shoes, but also much more expensive than if you buy online. I was so excited to go here based on the amazing reviews but I did not have a great experience. Also stock was low and when I would ask for a pair of shoes she would come out with a completely different color without mentioning it. Annoying read more

My daughter was just about to make a commitment on two pairs of shoes before 3pm on New Years Eve before we were kicked out. I should keep in mind what business, really needs my business more from now on. The man was shutting the lights out on us! I told you we would be back there on Saturday, I quickly changed my mind! read more

Mom, Dad and I went down today. Mom needed to be fitted for sneakers or shoes with velcro closure. Mom has a form of dementia that leaves her non verbal. Lisa was fantastic with her. She checked sizing and made her suggestion for SAS walking shoe. It was so nice and made me reminisce about days of old where shoe stores knew what they were talking about and cared! Lisa had Mr. Montano double check size and fit. Just a great experience overall. Even just walking back to our car Mom's gait was greatly improved by her new sneaks! read more

My family has used Montano's for years. Primarily for baby shoes. The folks from Montano's carefully fit the baby shoes to ensure there will be no damage to tender growing feet. Now we use them for their orthotics and fitting older feet.I've never had a bad experience at Montanos. read more

A shoe store with decades of excellent service and super knowledgeable staff that continue to excel in their customer support.

Do Not buy from this retailer, they do not stand behind their warrantee or products. I purchase a pair of Chippewa work boots. At check out I asked the clerk what kind of warrantee was on the boots. He told me 1-year. 3 months later the leather near the soles were cracked and broken. I returned them only to receive 1/3 of the cost of the boot in store credit. A 1-year warrantee? if I wanted a 3-month boot I would have gone to Walmart. I have been working in the same line of work my whole life. Generally I do get a whole year out of a pair of boots so this was clearly a design defect. Most of the guys I work with no longer go to Montano for shoes, neither will I. read more

I have recently moved to Saugerties, had heard nothing but the best about Montano's, and went today in search of hiking shoes. I was taken care of by Karen, who was incredibly helpful, personable, and professional. I tried on at least seven pairs of shoes and never once felt rushed or that I was being overly demanding. Fit is everything at Montano's and Karen and Mr. Montano made sure my shoes fit. And perfectly! It was a genuinely wonderful shopping experience. I can't wait to go back and if Karen is otherwise engaged I will wait until she's free. Full disclosure -- all the sales help is absolutely delightful. read more

A store that understands the value of customer service. Salespeople were non-intrusive, but extremely helpful. They take the time to understand your needs before making a recommendation, measure to make sure you're getting the right fit, and dedicate themselves to you for as long as it takes to get it right. Mr. Montano makes it personal by checking each fit himself before checkout. This is what shopping used to be like, and at Montano's, they never saw any reason to change. I still remember and talk about this experience months later. read more

My parents brought me here ALL the time when I was a little girl because I had problems with my feet, specifically the arches. Just recently, I was in the market for a pair of Dansko's and since I was home (in the area), my father and I ran back here to grab them. They were nice enough to set aside the pair I wanted since we were cutting it close to closing time, and we could just run in to pay for them. Same great service, same great people. read more

I left a pissed off review because they made me wait a month for shoes that were never ordered and the salesman (who I assume was the owner) had all the charm of a parking meter reader, but they hooked up my grandmother with some awesome shoes since she has scoliosis and was unable to walk and we just did a long walk for the first time on the roundout in years because of the work they did to her shoes so kudos to them. Really try to find a female sales person there if you want good service. I'll never buy shoes there again, but they made a huge difference in my grandmothers life and that warrants a better review. read more

Very likely that Montano's is the best shoe store in the country. No, that's not a typo - I do mean country, not county. I purchased a pair of Chippewa boots and these fit perfectly. Before I proceeded with the buying, the in-house shoe fitter made sure there were no concerns or issues. I'll fly across the country again to buy another pair. Keep up the good work. Best shoe store, hands-down. I shall return, whenever I wear the soles out of the existing pair! read more

Great place, great boots! They make shopping for boots pleasurable. I came in with custom arch supports and custom ankle braces, to find boots that would work with them, and without them. The associate spent his time with me to find the best accommodating boots, with comfort as a top goal. He helped me address any issues with the prosthetics, he helped me find solutions with padding and height difference due to my ankle brace. The price was also surprising, I expected that I'd have to pay a lot more than it rang out to be. Great quality boots for a very affordable price. I'll definitely come back again, it's worth the trip from Troy. read more

My husband and I were having lunch in Saugerties and noticed a shoe store that says providing care for over 100 years. I figured I would give them a try since I had had a foot fusion last year and couldn't find any shoes that fit. In addition to finding 2 pairs of shoes for me Karen (who was amazing and so patient) was able to find a pair of shoes for my husband who lost part of his foot last year in a motorcycle accident. No they are not cheap but I can't emphasize the importance of finding a place that truly knows feet and the proper shoes that are best. Now that I found them I am confident they can find a pair of shoes for my daughter's wedding in June!!! read more

I wanted to upgrade my hiking shoes before the season began, so I shopped around online a bit and then, on a whim, I stopped by Montano's. I ended up with a great, properly fitted pair of shoes with an aggressive tread (exactly what I needed) at a price that literally destroyed their internet-based competition. I fully expected to pay a few dollars more locally than I would online, but I actually ended up saving nearly $50 there. It pays to stay local, I will be returning in the future. read more

People travel from miles around to go to this shoe store. Great selection and service!

best shoe store... even better than franks (dont tell him) in mtown... personalized service.... excellent pricing... big shoes too... cant go wrong!!! read more

I found this place while wandering the street and thought it was a great old school shoe store. Decided to check out their running shoes. They measured my foot and came up with a 10 1/2 when I usually wear a 8 1/2. Salesperson was very convincing and he even had the owner double check the fit. Hmm. I thought maybe I'd gotten my foot size wrong all this time. Got home and went running and felt like I was wearing clown shoes. My husband tried them on. He has larger feet than I do and they fit him...perfectly. Are all of their clients wearing oversize shoes?? read more

Oh this store takes me back to my youth. I have not been in it since I was little girl - being in town for my Grandma's funeral - my mom wanted to take my children in for a pair of shoes just like my Grandma did for me. The same adorable child seat I sat in to get their measurements and then Mr. Montano himself came out every time to check their toes. LOVE IT! Thank you for a wonderful and precious experience. True customer service! read more