Gustavo is worth the visit alone: he'll assist when trying on shoes with a shoehorn, is a consummate and knowledgeable proprietor, and full of Oakland pride. Fantastic selection of Birkenstocks, Naots, and more. Visit and patronage this old-school gem before it is gone. read more

Time for another trip across the Bay. My shoes are getting thin. For such a tiny little shop, last visit I bought two pair! I was lucky enough to have the owner's undivided attention on a weekday afternoon. Best customer service ever! Reasonable prices and surprisingly good selection. read more

Still 5 stars - great selection of shoes AND socks and really fantastic service. Love this place.

Dude, what a find! I was sitting at a cafe around the corner trying to figure out where I could buy some Birkenstocks in person. I did a yelp search and found this pace and thought there was no chance it was actually open on a Sunday afternoon. I walked over and there were a bunch of customers buying in shoes. It was bumping. I tried on multiple styles and they had them all in my size. I got some great brown suede Boston's. I'm going back next month to get them in black. The proprietor knew exactly when he'd have them in. read more

Shoe Spot - The dope shoes I bought. - Shoe Stores Near Me - Oakland, California

Very good selection of Berkenstocks, more than I have seen anyplace. We got a pair that have sadly been discontinued, but got a great deal

A small shop in an under-loved area of Oakland, but terrific, knowledgable and personal service... the kind that you rarely find in retail stores any longer. Definitely recommend! read more

Great experience...quality products...excellent service...felt like a met an old friend. Ended up buying three pair and felt some nostalgia for the professional service of past. Contrast to giant competitive chains or mail order, felt so appreciative at the fair price and custom caring experience. Highly worth the find read more

Pulled up at closing time and got excellent customer service, and not rushed at all. Would recommend.

Reviews are accurate! My 21yo and I went here today as my son was interested in Birkenstocks. Gus took great care of us that we each walked out with a pair! My husband and other son are now planning a trip to see Gus when we're back from a wedding trip. read more

Time to shop at the Shoe Spot! Just 3 blocks from Broadway, I found a great orthopedic shoe guy, Gus! He has Rockport, Vionic, Birkenstocks and sturdy boots for construction, restaurant industry, and caregiver shoes (Lots of shoes and insoles for jobs and vacations when you are on your feet all the time). We found that he offered excellent service with each patron/customer. Measured my feet before trying anything - did you know most of our footsies have a half-inch difference? He does. Mine are 8.5 wide on right, and 9 wide on left! So, Gus, was super patient and cool, recommended a few pairs, with no hard sell, and the insoles he selected feel like I'm walking on clouds, yes! This is one month after purchase. Total value, I will return for work shoes and vacay sandals for sure. read more

Shoe Spot - Rockports + insoles help me work & walk with no more pain! Thank you GUS for measurements and service! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Oakland, California

Head over to the Shoe Spot on 7th, Gus(tavo) will help you find the perfect summer shoe to show off your new pedicure. He carries the largest Birkenstock selection I've seen in a long time. I found some super cute Taos sandals (bonus-they are Velcro!) and equally cute & comfortable Birkenstocks. I plan on heading back soon for the perfect boot for work. Wide selection of women's and men's shoes, sandals & boots. read more

Excellent selection and lovely owner. I wish he had a nicer location. He deserves it!

Propietor is knowledgeable and provides outstanding service. We will definitely return!

The owner was super helpful to my needs. Originally I was only going to purchase one pair of shoes but walked out with two! This is a gem of a shoe store. I look forward to continue supporting this business! read more

Gustavo is fantastic! Had a stellar experience getting my first pair of Birkenstocks. Lots to choose from. Found a really comfortable pair at a great price too! Great service. This place is a gem read more

My wife was looking for some shoes. She's a little tough to fit and we were tiring of buying online and either keeping shoes that weren't quite right or returning and all the hassle that comes with that. She saw Shoe Spot on Yelp and we decided to cruise by. So glad we did! Street parking was no problem. The owner helped us. He was knowledgeable, friendly and took his time making sure she got what she was looking for. Having a professional actually measure the foot? Insanity! We walked out with a couple of pairs of Birkenstocks. It was a great reminder. Shop local, shop small and support the Oakland community. Easy five stars. We'll be back! read more

This is one of the last great service stores in America, I feel like. The shop is fairly small and for most of my visit I was the only customer in there. Gus, the owner, was present, gracious, knowledgeable, and helpful. As he got down to his knees and put socks and shoes on my feet, I I couldn't remember the last time I had had such tending - such caring customer service. This shop and the owner is a gem. read more

Service on point! Superior selection all type of shoes! Value is #1 The owner operator is well versed on men and women shoes! Carries brands that can be hard to find, but has them! He's a one man shop and I try my best to get my shoes needs! read more

Super helpful and knowledgeable owner with a great inventory of Birkenstocks! Glad I was able to try them on and buy, hassle free.

This is a bit of a hidden gem in Old Oakland, near the old Mexicali Rose. The owner is very knowledgeable and friendly and he has a nice selection of comfortable shoes for men and women. Prices are reasonable. read more

A classic shoe store, selling quality shoes at affordable, very competitive prices. There were several other customers; we were all given the space and time to browse that we needed, but got good service when we were ready. I don't like shopping, overall, but ended buying three pairs of needed shoes because I needed them and prices for the quality was better than online. Definitely my new go-to! read more

Good shoes that fit. Good customer care. INDEPENDENTLY owned. Awaiting silver Burk's on order!

i noticed a "shoe sale" on the storefront when i drove by recently. it's the annual shoe sale in September! sadly, this is the 2nd year straight i won't be buying a shoe from Gustavo. for decades plus, i bought 2-3 pairs of shoes a year. even before the pandemic, i was wearing my shoes less, from 12 hours a day to about 3 hours a day. a also found about 5 pairs+ shoes scattered thruout the house, garage. i plan to use up a few before buying more. the shoes here are top quality and last a long time. took pics of my unworn Rockport's Shoe Spot has a large selection of leisure shoes and comfort daily wear shoes at reasonable prices! read more

Shoe Spot - Lots of unworn Shoes. - Shoe Stores Near Me - Oakland, California

I came here to pick up a pair of Birkenstock's and they had a sale so I ended up getting a good deal -- better than I would have gotten online or at another store. They ha e a wide array of items and the owner was so helpful, asking me what I was looking for, helping me put in my shoes and just trying to make sure that the buying experience was a positive one. The owner is such a sweet person. They opened this location 22 years and he said that it's a short time compared to how long the other shops (now closed) were open when he first came to the block. I wish it were around more things because I can see that being an issue for getting foot traffic at the store. But regardless, I hope to come here again for my next pair of sandals as it was a positive experience and I love to support local small businesses that know what they are talking about and doing. read more

Shoe Spot - I got a great deal on my Birkenstocks here! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Oakland, California

Gus's store is great and selection is on point. Here really knows his shoes and clientele. If you're looking for comfortable well fitting shoes give him a visit!!! Also helped me realize that I have wide feet and need different sizes shoes. Thanks for the advice Gus. Appreciate you and the great convo we had. read more

Bought my first pair of boots from here the other day and I can say I'm coming back for when I need another pair. Ive grown to be particular about my leather boot investments and I felt like I was asking a lot of questions and asked to try on multiple boots. Even with that, the owner was really attentive and helpful based on why the previous boot I tried didn't fit my checklist. Another thing I thought was interesting is that I paid less for the boot at Shoe Spot than if I ordered directly from the company which is another reason why I'm coming back for my next pair. My friend got a pair of Birkenstocks during this visit and she said her pair was $10-$15 cheaper than from Birkenstock directly. The owner said its been tough keeping them in stock. To me, for him not to mark the price up because of popularity says a lot about how he runs his business. read more

Gustavo was extremely helpful both on the phone and in person. His store has a large selection too. Would definitely go back!

the guy at the counter was so nice. i got some fire Birkenstocks. the selection was great they had all the colors and sizes i wanted. come support this local business. read more

This is the ultimate Birkenstock shop with the ultimate service ... for over 25 years! For example we asked about a certain model (of which they have dozens!) and the owner said he had them in all 16 colors. He knew and explained everything you might want to know about Birkenstocks, and how to care for them. Took plenty of time attending to our every question and need with a smile! My mom was with me and did not realize she had leaves stuck to the bottom of her shoe ... or that it was because she stepped in dog poop before entering the store. When she was trying on shoes the owner discovered it, and without saying a word took them outside and cleaned off the dog poop for my mom. Now that is truly over the top gracious customer service! read more

Kind and knowledgeable owner. He loves Oakland and his customers and helped me find the right size with patience.

My new Go-To comfort shoe store in Oakland. Bless you Mr.Gus. If you are looking for cute, comfortable and affordable shoes please visit this beautiful shoe store. read more

This was the best "oopsie" find! I dropped in for Birkenstock repairs (which they do not do) and I am convinced this is the best business I have visited in the last few years. Not only did my Birkenstock loving heart soar seeing the collection of shoes (discontinued varieties too) but was helped even after I was informed my sandals could not be repaired here. I was given two recommendations of reputable shops and all the information on the incoming products, color options, and more! I will certainly be back (after a payday) to support this local business! read more

Great shoe store with an expansive selection. Purchased some Birkenstocks here and there were many different colors and styles to choose from. Many are offered in both the regular or soft footbeds. The owner was very nice and extremely knowledgeable about the sandals and brand. All the shoes are offered at a GREAT price too! Would recommend anyone looking for Birkenstocks to come check this store out. read more

I had an amazing experience at the shoe spot. Gus was very helpful with making sure I bought the right shoes to fit my needs. Will definitely be returning! read more

Great selection of Birkenstocks, hiking and work shoes/boots. Friendly and knowledgeable service, great to shop local!

The shoe store here is wonderful. He stocks great classics and attractive shoes. I found my dream pair of penny loafers here on sale. Support local great businesses like this. read more

Incredible shoes, incredible service. Gustavo fixed my boots up in a way that felt nothing short of miraculous for an absurdly reasonable price. Definitely going to be coming here first in the future before any other shoe stores both brick and mortar as well as online. read more

Love this spot for Birkenstock. It has the largest selection of Birkenstock I've ever seen. The owner is friendly. Brought a few pair of Birkenstock here. read more

Bought my first pair of Birkenstock's here. Gus was super helpful and made shopping easy and, dare I say, pleasant! My feet are most thankful. Glad to support a longtime Oakland business--I'll be back! read more

Shoe Spot carries quality shoe brands that can be ordered in your size. Owner of this small shop is helpful and personable. I have bought several pairs of Vionic shoes over the years that I have been very happy with. read more