This shoe store has been in Montreal's Little Italy forever and sells Italian shoes made in Italy…read more I remember back in the day, Montreal was littered with independent Italian family-run shoe stores where they privately imported Italian shoes and had their own suppliers back in Italy, usually located in little out-of-the-way strip malls. I used to see those types of shoe stores in areas where the Italian community are particularly strong, areas like Lasalle, Ville Emard, Pointe Aux Trembles and once upon a time, even in Pointe-Claire. I don't know what happened, but most of those shops are now gone and it's a shame because those shoes lasted me forever and I always got compliments on them because they were singular in their styles and they were reasonably priced. I think Cortina is probably one of the few left now. The service I received here over the years has always been friendly and the shoes are great. Prices here are not cheap but for the quality you get, they are fair. I usually buy boots here.

Best shoe store in town ! Quality, excellent service and style !!! Worth shopping in every season !read more

About 2-3 years ago, I got really into Herschel bags. There was one pattern in particuliar that I…read moredesperately wanted. It was a bright blue with palm trees. I couldn't find it anywhere except online and if there's something you need to know about me is that I don't pay for shipping. Ever. So I gave up the search and accepted that I would never have the bag of my dreams.....until one day when my boyfriend brought me to Mile End Kicks. I live nearby yet never thought about checking it out because it completely slipped my mind that it existed. But there it was. MY BAG *heart*. My boyfriend surprised me with it and I've had it ever since. Now I make sure to visit every few months to see if they've gotten anything new recently that could be cool. I don't buy very many shoes so I usually skip that section of the store.

Stumbled upon this place a few years ago when I was in Montreal and bought a pair of shoes I loved…read more I was back in the city this week and stopped in for another pair. I decided to try on something different, but was having an issue where the 9's were fitting weird in the heel whereas the 9.5's felt snug, and I was trying to figure out why. After explaining this to both the lady who was helping me and a man who appeared to be a manager(?), the man leans over to the lady and whispers "he's crazy", and then goes on to say in a lower voice that "he'll probably try all these on and just buy the initial pair" (the shoes I came back to buy). First I'll just say that it was pretty clear that there was a fit issue, as it was easily demonstrable by me trying the two shoes on and lifting my heel. I really wish he had of looked at the issue and tried to figure it out, instead of just explaining what a heel counter was and how Onitsuka's don't have them (it was two sizes of the same shoe so this is irrelevant). The lady, by contrast, provided constructive comments like 'try to really tighten the lower laces to push your foot back'. I've worked this job, and I know how customers can be a pain. And if you're not gonna be helpful, the least you can do is not make such comments within earshot of the customer. Or, maybe in French, as at least I wouldn't understand it. It was a huge turn off and I likely won't be going back, which is unfortunate because this place has an awesome show selection and the people are generally super helpful.

If you need boots, come here. We come here on our ski trips at nearby Mt. Tremblant because they…read morehave an unbelievable selection of boots for anyone. Do you need winter boots rated to -40? They have them, and not just one brand but 5-6 brands. Do you need ski socks, sneakers, slippers, regular shoes, or practically anything footwear related? They have it. The thing I like the most about this store is that it's not a chain. It's an independent little shop run by two very helpful ladies. It's jam packed with boots of every style, from work books for me to fashionable winter boots for my wife. Prices are reasonable, and if you're smart you can find good sales deals. I'm not much of a shopper and I am especially not one to go out of my way to go shoe shopping, but this is a must visit - your feet will thank you.

Great shoe store that carries a selection of brand names for men and women…read more Lots of quality brands like Pajar, Converse, Geox, Lascote, etc. Many leather boots and unique styles not found in your bigger stores around here. They often have sales, they even pay the tax sometimes and people running the place are very helpful. One time I bought a pair of Adidas boots from Little Burgundy which is right next door, as I walked into Bellini, a sales guys peeked through my bag and curiously asked what I got. Turns out, they carried the exact same shoe but about 30$ cheaper. I immediately turned around to return the pair I had purchased 10 mins ago in favor of this discount. Since then, I made sure to compare brands and always found Bellini had the best prices. One of the owners remembers me and everytime I walk by, he asks how I am doing and what I'm looking for. The people at Bellini make an effort to accommodate to you. It's personalized sales I haven't found anywhere else. The only drawback is that sale items are final purchase.

I had a very negative experience at this shoe store…read more When I arrived two men just inside the door were arguing heatedly. At that point it was unclear that they were affiliated with the store. I tried on three pairs of shoes over a period of about fifteen minutes, at which point one of the men who had been arguing approached me to say that I needed "to go home and think about which shoes I wanted" and that the salesperson would not bring me another pair of shoes. His tone and body language were menacing and his comments were confusing, as I had made a decision and was poised to buy a particular pair of shoes. It was also unclear how he was affiliated with the store (was he the manager? the owner?); he refused to tell me his name. He seemed agitated. I felt quite badly for the salesperson, who was caught in the middle of the situation. The salesperson was nice. Frankly, this experience was very upsetting. Maybe I walked into an already charged situation (i.e., the arguing that I heard at the outset). I certainly hope that such events aren't a regular occurrence. P.S. I'm editing this a day later to add that if you're looking for Converse, as I was, then Boutique X2O Inc on Saint Denis is wonderful, in terms of their selection, prices, and lovely shopkeepers. I went there this afternoon and found what I needed. Not getting thrown out of the store by a hostile person was definitely a plus!