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 shoe studio is one classy shop. The staff are eloquent and softly spoken, the shoes are…read moretasteful and the location at Portside is just a little classy as well. There is even a chandelier! I really like browsing in this store, it is one of a few along the Portside strip. I am yet to buy anything but there are quite a few that have taken my fancy including some cute black and cream flats and a pair of dangerously high black heels. They have a large range of decorative flats, which I really like. Despite the fact the I am fairly short, I still much prefer flats to heels. There are sensible, strappy and sparkly flats, heaps to choose from and most have at least 3 or so colours to pick from. I have always found the staff to be friendly but not pushy. It can be fine line sometimes. Parking at Portside is almost always easy in the undercover area, except when there is a cruise ship docked, then you might run into trouble.

A mother-daughter trip to West End is never complete without a visit to this place - my mum…read moreabsolutely loves it. Don't stop reading! She actually has pretty funky taste in shoes. I've never seen so many Doc Martens anywhere else (my mum does not wear Doc Martens). They have plenty of other big brands like Birkenstock, Florsheim and Sketchers. There's a lot of great stuff here; quality shoes that look stylish and unique but also look like they would be comfortable. There's heaps of stuff for men as well, with the place seeming to be equally popular between the sexes.

Shays Shoes was established in 1901! How crazy is that? My friend's Mum was telling me about how…read morewhen she used to work in West End in the early 70s, she'd go to Shays Shoes after work and gaze longingly at their range of shoes and wait until she'd earned enough money to go and blow some of her paycheck there. I love that Shays Shoes has been around for so long and is still selling many of the brands that they sold back in the 70s. They still sell a big range range of Dr. Martens, Birkenstocks, and Hush Puppies. Maybe one of the reasons that Shays Shoes has been around for so long is that they manage to cater for everyone. Whether you're a youth wanting a pair of floral-patterned docs, a Mum wanting some Birkenstocks, or a Grandma after some comfy Hush Puppies, Shays has always been the place to find a treat for your feet. I bought Docs here a few years back and they were so helpful and lovely and I still enjoy browsing their new stock when I'm in the area. Some things are built to last and Shays Shoes is one of them.

Jo Mercer's shoes generally are like Cinderella's slipper for me. They fit like a glove and last a…read morelong time. So when my last pair fell victim to the great Puppy Chew of 2013, I headed back to her great range of classic pieces. The lady on shift when I arrived was already exuding grace under fire as she dealt with a demanding customer but still found time to help me. My visits may be infrequent as I often wear shoes til they are "dead" but I'll always return for quality and great customer service here.

The tagline for this shop is 'Shoes with a Difference'. Well, that is certainly true in this case…read more I don't know if 'different' is everyone's cup of tea, but at least they are having a good go at it. Their male shoe range contains a lot of animal prints, bright patterns and obscure designs. Great place to go if you are looking for something loud and eye-catching. They remind me of that one guy at everyone's high school formal that showed up in the bright green suit and tie. Not really for me. I have a pet hate of places that keep stock on the floor, especially outside. Even if it is shoes, I like everything to be on a stand, it is a small thing but it really bugs me. On the plus side, they do have some relatively nice brown leather shoes and basic white tees. The shop is easy to find on Logan Road and there is usually plenty of staff if you need a hand.

It's all in the title. The Noticed Man. The question is, if you model the wears from this place,…read moreare you going to noticed for the right or wrong reasons? I guess it depends on who you are and if you can pull off the loud, garish clothing that The Noticed Man specialises in. Let me illustrate the style of wears here. The mens shoes look like florsheim rip offs that have been turned into teenage art projects. The ladies shoes in my opinion, provide a cheap avenue for women watching to achieve a look that shadows ideas of rockabilly and psychobilly. Lots of synthetic printed heels with images of tattoo roses, bow and arrow love hearts, anchors, and jolly rogers. Some of the shoes were actually pretty unique: there were a great little pair of pumps that had emu feather designs printed all over them that quite took my fancy. The owners seemed overly suspicious of me wandering through their stocks and seemed relieved when I left. Maybe it's just me, but I like to feel welcome at whatever shop I go into, but maybe these guys could just tell that their goods weren't for me.

Just brought my 4th pair of docs from this AWESOME AWESOME store. The staff are also AWESOME…read moreAWESOME (and another?) AWESOME. The place to go for your doc martens. A huge assortment of docs from your basic black to every colour or design you could imagine..Left with my new 1460 Honda Mona ( black with embroidered black roses ) and a fist full of stickers to spread the word. 10 out of 10 for service. Best staff, best docs. Thanks

I purchased a pair of Jadon Max Vegan Black Platform Boots online end of August 2025 from Downes…read moreShoes. I had no issues with the service or delivery, which was great. However, I'm really disappointed in the quality of the boots themselves. This is probably my 7th pair of Docs and my 3rd pair of Jadon Max boots, so I'm very familiar with the brand and what to expect. However, this is my first pair of the vegan version, and the quality just doesn't compare to my previous pairs. I've only had them for around 8 months and don't wear them every day, yet the sole has already developed a large horizontal crack (around 10cm long). It's quite significant, and it honestly feels like it's only a matter of time before the entire sole rips off. For the price, I expected them to last much longer, so unfortunately I don't feel the quality matches the cost.

Blue Velvet is one of my favourite dress shops. They have the most beautiful range of cocktail…read moredresses for all occasions, from a casual weekend barbeque to a night out in clubbing on a day on the race track. Think sparkles, frills and lots of colours. Everything you need to make you feel like a princess for a special occasion. There is certainly plenty of sparkle, the store even has a chandelier! There are a few full length gowns that are quite pretty but my favourites are the cocktail dresses. They have plenty of small sizes too which can be surprisingly hard to find at small boutique shops. Great to browse through even if you don't have an event coming up. The service is also fantastic. Last time I was there, there was a 'Back in 5 mins' sign on the door however a very nice gentleman advised me that the owner would be back shortly and proceeded to explain the current specials.