Stead and Simpson sounds like it's going to be another of Lewes' artisan shops, with fancy window…read moredisplays and quality emanating from it's darkest crevices, but actually it's just a pretty tacky shoe shop, a bit like a Brantano or something similar. With makes such as Ikon and Hi-Tec, your not blown away by the power of the brand, which in many ways is good (on a cultural and philosophical level), but in all other levels, that is a bad thing. Best thing about here, not surprisingly, is that if your on a budget it's really good value for money, and you can buy smart as well as casual shoes here too, for a snip of the price that other retailers in Lewes would charge.

What a great shop- a really nice combination of bright and stylish women's clothes and accessories…read morewith a second room filled with lovely kid's clothes and toys. There are items pilled everywhere yet it's easy to navigate and find things- a difficult balance to achieve. And, the owner has found that balance between cutesy and chic. You don't always notice it but those little balancing acts are hard to do- so credit to this shop! The women's section stocks Marimmeko dresses in fabulous prints, Orla Kiely clothing and accessories in more great prints, Cath Kidston accessories in more great prints! Cath Kidston extends into the kid's section with her polka dots and cowboy prints. They have camper shoes for mother's and soft flannel toys for the kid's and Linum fabrics for the house. Very nice.

The Laurels sells women's wear and accessories, homewares and kids clothes, as well as a few other…read moregifty bits and pieces, cards and fabric. They person who does the buying for the Laurels is obviously into patterns, as they stock a lot of Orla Kiely stuff, Cath Kidson homeware and Marimekko clothing. Personally I find Orla Kiely patterns a bit blobby, and Cath Kidson a bit too twee, but if you like that look then this place is great. It is certainly a stark contrast to shops like Flint who go in for the 'any colour as long as it is a variation of off white' look. The stock, being branded, isn't particularly cheap (the Marimekko dresses were around £150, despite being very simple designs), but the fact that they sell lots of little bits and pieces means this would probably be a good place to look for presents for mums/kids, etc.

I'm generally a fan of White Stuff. However, I am finding that they are becoming a little…read morepredictable now. Every time I go in I pretty much know what I am going to find and once you have a few A-line dresses and printed tops, you probably don't need too many more! They do have a good selection on accessories and scarfs, shoes and bags. And, to be honest, I probably will find myself buying another A-line dress in here at some point in the future. The Lewes branch is well laid out and easy to browse, and the staff are friendly and helpful. OK, I'll be back!

From the owner: Established in 1985, British fashion and lifestyle brand White Stuff is known for its unique…read moreprints, use of colour and contemporary style. With Women's, Men's and Kidswear collections, White Stuff is a destination for the whole family.

Along with having a store in nearby Hawyward's Heath, Renwick Clarke is one of Lewes nicer women's…read moreclothing shops. Selling clothes for the more 'well to do' lady, Renwick Clarke caters for adults, particularly more middle aged women. However, do not think this means that this shop is not fashionable, quite the oppossite. They sell a lovely selection of clothes, ranging from shoes (around £70), dresses (£60) and more formal garments (£90+). As you can tell from the highlighted prices, you have to pay for the quality here, you'll struggle to find any bargains. None the less, the product is a good one.

Renwick Clarke's target market is obviously the middle-aged, middle-class ladies of Lewes; and for…read morethat target market they sell both casual and slightly more formal attire, as well as jewellery and shoes. Think embroidered cardigans, linen jackets and capri pants, floral pleated skirts, and tailored dresses. They sell some Great Plains clothing, as well as a few other labels. The prices are moderate to expensive; I found a skirt in there for £40, but also a little shrug for £90. It's not particularly to my taste (or my budget), but the service seems friendly (the sales assistant was chatting to a customer) and it obviously caters to local demand.

I really like their one of a kind shoes for both ladies and gentleman. The ladies have a large…read morebespoke shoes and bags to choose from. Make sure you check out upstairs as well. I can see Elton John in these shoes!

Want to be different and stand out from the crowd, get down here and spend an afternoon of shoe…read moreheaven. The assistant is amazing, she goes out of her way to make sure you are getting what you really want, but I wanted them all! In the end settled for two pairs and was dragged out kicking and screaming by my husband and son ;-) The shoes all have amazing designs and the soles are wow! You won't want to walk outside on them they are so pretty. Even the carrier bags are designer, much better than a plastic carrier bag. Next time you are in the area pop in and have a peek, you will be tempted :-) Roll on the new season collection........

This company have a good reputation for selling top quality footwear. I have visited several…read morebranches and there seems to be no deviation from this policy. This particular branch was subject to a mystery Shopper visit and came out with top marks.especialyy their attitude and service. Well done!!

Great service, similar shoes in the childrens department as Clarks, but without the queueing! Staff…read moretrained in measuring and fitting childrens shoes, often a lot of sales on, so could get a bargain if lucky!Good care and attention.

Clarks shops are basically the same all over the UK so there are no surprises - you'll find a great…read morerange of sturdy kids shoes (and adults too, but we always go here mainly for the kids !)but the prices are relatively high. You do get what you pay for though. The staff are friendly and competent, they know how to put the children at ease and are quite happy to spend time measuring feet and checking sizes. Unlike some shops, if they haven't got the right size, they'll send you away empty handed rather than trying to fob you off with the nearest size they do have. The ticket system is handy to avoid stressful queuing as it can get busy.

Shop is within the Arndale Centre so parking available at a cost. They have a good range of…read morechildrens shoes and a number ticket to pull out so you get served in order. Kids enjoy the step on electronic device to measure their feet. Good range of ladies shoes and leather handbags. Expensive to good to go in the sales!