Great variety of work and outdoor boots and boot accessories. I would consider it the place to go…read morefor work boots in the monadnock region. They have someone usually available as you xome in to help you find what you are looking for. Great value boots that last forever and wider than most other store bought boots for the greatest value, price and efficiency possible. Truly an asset to the community for the working class and for those who like to take in the outdoors.

When your feet are wider than they are long, a silver -haired handlebar mustached gentleman shoe…read moresalesman is a knight in shining armor. I had a plane to catch, so I breezed into the store (after taking a rainy photo for Yelp) and looked around for women's shoes. My initial scan showed me a handsome "older gent" (egads, maybe 55?) was leaning on his forearms against one of the shelves. The Marlboro Cowboy with a Sam Elliot on his upper lip, eyed me. (Inside, I thought, "hm, maybe he's wondering what a woman is doing in a store that sells workboots?") Then he said, "Can I help you with something?" And yes, yes, he could! He actually paid attention to what I said (black only, no copper rivets) and I chose two pairs of shoes in the space of four minutes ($59 and $89). When he moved around behind the cash register to ring me up, his colleagues (two other gents sans fancy facial hair) asked me, "How'd he do?" to which I responded with a shoulder shrug and a "meh" keeping in tradition with the reserve of New Hampshah. The gents smiled and mustache said, "they are trying to get rid of me because I'm too old." To this I replied, "they are just jealous because they can't grow a mustache like yours." (Heck, I'm a woman and I'm jealous!) Love the shoes. Love the stache. I'll be back next time I'm driving a pumpkin. And maybe... it'll be happily ever after.

I have had footbeds from them for years. Truly the most comprehensive insole. I have a set in my…read moreski boots and daly shoes. Dave and the staff are true professionals. You would be hard pressed to find a better product in anywhere. If you have ever had a store bought insole or used the one that comes with your shoes, then you need to step it up and see these folks so you can get inline and become truly balanced!! It works !

I was having major lower back and foot pain when I first visited BalanceWorks. Dave explained why I…read morewas experiencing so much discomfort, how proper alignment can help, and the difference custom orthotics can make; and demonstrated right in the shop what proper balance feels like. I signed up right then and there! A simple molding and one fitting was all it took, and I'm a custom orthotic convert for life. They also weather-proofed and refurbished a couple pairs of pricy riding boots that had seen better days--they look great now, and just in time for boot-season!

I always appreciate the great selection they have and I purchased walking shoes and a travel bag…read morefor a trip. I loved both the shoes and the bag, but the leather on the sneakers began shredding in a number of places and the locking mechanism on the travel bag fell off and disappeared. I went in just to let them know about the issues, hoping I might be able to get a new locking mechanism and suggestions of how to care for the shoes. They replaced both without being asked. A great store that stands by their products. It pays to shop local.

Lauren was amazing finding many boots that fit my style so much so that when I couldn't decide I…read moreended up with multiple pairs. What a high quality family owned personal shoe store and I'm fortunate to have them so close. I will definitely return very soon. Thank you

We just had a great experience at this store. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful, went above…read moreand beyond by adjusting my own shoes (not bought there) that I mentioned were too big; he added tongue pads to my shoes to make them fit me better at no charge. Highly recommend!

Family Footwear is a pretty regular stop for me when I'm in Manchester. I don't always buy…read moresomething, but when I do, it's always a great purchase and experience. The layout of the store is borderline artistic; it's not a typical crappy, jam-packed shoe store. They carry higher-end brands that are of good quality. I went in today looking for something specific. After trying on a few different things...I found what I was looking for. The girl assisting me was patient and helpful. Highly recommend.

Great spot for outerwear. Beth made sure to go above and beyond when helping me purchase a…read morePatagonia rain jacket. Will return!

I have been shopping at Natures Closet since it was in Bennington. I followed it to Williamstown…read morewhen it moved and have seen numerous ownership changes. Somehow, the store doesn't think it necessary to distinguish between mens and womens apparel. Many womens athletic clothes don't use numeric sizes anymore, using S, M, L. It can be difficult to recognize that one rack has mens and the next one womens This morning I went there to get some shirts and a fall jacket. My shopping was interrupted by a saleswoman who asked me if I was looking for mens clothes. This after I had been in the store for a good ten minutes, mistaking some racks for mens and vice versa. I said I was. She then proceeded to try to explain where the mens clothes were. I didn't quite understand her and needed clarification, what racks are for men? For some reason, she took umbrage at my confusion and replied dismissively about one side of the store being for men. I asked if it included the wall racks. She said the right side of the store was for men, giving me the impression that helping me was low on her priority list. When I said, of course, all stores are men on the right and women on the left, another saleswoman chimed in with an "I beg your pardon." So I repeated myself. I had two shirts worth $200 in my hands and had come in prepared to spend at leadt that much, but after the attitude and treatment I received, I decided to buy what I had and leave. At the counter the saleswoman folded my shirts and then just stuffed them in the bag. I've been shopping here for nearly twenty years. Never again and I will tell everyone who will listen to me about this experience. Shabbiest treatment I've gotten from retail in decades.

I have been a loyal customer for decades and never had a problem. Today, however, I brought in…read morewinter boots I bought three months ago because they were damp inside. The young woman who came over was clearly poorly trained in customer service or else failed to gain the most basic customer service skills because she immediately suggested it was my fault for not waterproofing the boots. I showed her the tag on the boots which says "Waterproof." Then she said it was probably my sweaty feet. She did not examine the soles or seams because she didn't want to touch my "dirty boot." When I asked to see the manager and followed her to the office, she shooed me away, presumably because she didn't want me to hear what she was going to say. The manager offered store credit and I would have had to give my boots to her then and there. Leaving me to go home in my socks? I told her that I was a loyal customer for many years and had bought footwear from them when I could have got it cheaper online, but I like to support local businesses. I told her that she had lost a customer. Next time I'll try shoes on for fit and then order online for a better price and hassle-free returns/refunds. Some local businesses do not earn loyal customer support.

I'm from out of state and needed a pair of running shoes. I'm glad I found this wonderful store…read more They had a great selection and the ladies there were wonderfully helpful in assisting me with selecting the right shoe. I'm happy with the quality of my shoes, and they gave me a recommendation For a good breakfast. I may not be back that way again, but I can't say enough about the wonderful service and the nice people that work there. I highly recommend family footwear!

I asked my stepdad what he wanted for his 80th birthday and he said he needed a new pair of boots…read more 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.

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