This is the only running store in Pinellas that I could ever give my business to. I've bought two…read morepairs of shoes from them so far, and each time I was met with extremely caring and knowledgeable folks who helped me find the perfect pair. Additionally, Feet First has a 30 day guarantee on their shoes for any time you have buyer's remorse. I also want to share a small anecdote that demonstrates the nature of this store. I have a pair of Shokz OpenRun headphones, but I lost the proprietary charger when I moved here. I asked the person running the store if they sold the charger for these headphones since they sell the headphones themselves. They unfortunately did not sell them, but the woman gave me one of her extra chargers at no cost. Wow! They have my business for life!

Very helpful. Kept us as priority even as other customers arrived. Large inventory meant she easily…read moredealt with my wide feet. Will visit again .

Poor selection, only a few sizes in stock none of which are my size, And indifferent sales people…read more Plus the prices are just as high as you would find at a shoe store where you get real service.

I suspect most shoe store reviews are from a woman's perspective... so here is the other side of…read morethe story so to speak: First, if you have not been to a DSW, the name pretty much sums it up. A variety of name brand shoes at good prices. The have a large selection of brands, and cover the range from flip-flops to dress shoes and everything in between. The location is good. It is at the mall, so if you need to you can venture in. However, the store is actually on the outside of the mall, so you can avoid the mall entirely - a huge plus. The staff is helpful; they often welcome customers as they enter, and happy to help when asked. The store is well kept, and there always seems to be good music playing. A couple of grips: larger sizes are sometimes scarce on some styles. Being in the 12-13 range myself, with several friends there too makes it difficult. Also, it would be great if the shoes were displayed in groups based on type of activity. There is some of this, but also grouping by brands. If I am looking looking walking shoes, I should not have to wonder down each isle to see them all. That said, the I have been before, and will shop there again.

Very good customer service, good sales, and very good selection. Shopped for back-to- school shoes…read moreon the first day of tax free weekend. It was crowded, but the manager Sal was friendly and very helpful. I'd rather hit a free standing store than the mall for shoes with the kids, and this trip was fast and efficient.

Very impressed. Customer service was very good. He was helpful and sincere, without being…read moreoverbearing or annoying. Very well organized and clean, with a good selection of shoes. Especially for a chain, this was all very surprising.

Beverly was an excellent sales person bc she was kind and friendly and knowledgeable. The shoes…read morehere are of high quality and comfortable. They also have bags and clothes and flip flops. Great location off the water area and next to all the nice stores.

Great selection! great staff! The store is set up with 3 sections for easy shopping. If you want…read morecomfort and want to support local Id go here over big box stores and shop local for the better service and attention to detail. Also have a great clothing selection.

I have shopped at Peltz shoes over the years and they have excellent customer service and that…read moretheir selection is diverse and beautiful

I was looking for the "Birkenstock Happy Feet Store" for my fave pair of slides, but I couldn't…read morefind it. I saw the "Peltz shoes" store so why not check it out too, maybe they have Birkenstocks? Why yes, yes they do! I walked right in & saw them immediately from the entrance! My fave brown leather Birkenstock slides. So comfy. So happy. So lucky. I fanny about here & fanny about there & fanny about everywhere, always trying to get that great shot.. Have to have my fave Birkenstock slides. And wouldn't you know it. It was the last pair & in moi size! It was fate! I was only in the store 2 mins tops & was already paying for them. I just need them on moi happy feet pronto OuiOui. The very pretty lady that checked me out, signed me up for the rewards program & I bounced out the door so fast, had them on in less than 5 mins tops having eyed them from the entrance. So grateful for God's little miracles every day. Happy Feet, feeling blessed OuiOui. Now i'm off again, Florida woman fannying about, always searching for my next shot, always searching, searching for 1000 wild flamingos. Highly recommend.

Love this place, it's like a toys r us for adults.. For the people that still remember that place,…read morewhich probably only older people.. I could just walk around in there for hours.. only problem is I spend to much

Love Love Love my new little Yeti roadie 8 cooler in Rescue Red!…read more I needed a new small cooler that was perfect for day trips out & about & the little "Yeti roadie 8 in Rescue Red" is just perfection. La vie en rose OuiOui. It holds up to 12 cans or just a few with some Sammy's/Foods. Perfect for a short trip to the beach also. I don't like to carry a lot & my other yeti is just too heavy for me to carry, so this one is perfect for trips by myself or with Sir Hubbers. It comes in tons of colors but I looked around & decided the Rescue Red was the one I needed to Rescue! Hahahaha. We usually stop in here for Sir Hubbers athletic socks and/or golf balls, somehow he loses a lot of both lol However, we usually find some fun casual t-shirts, caps, & fun camping gear here also OuiOui. We have a fun little gas Coleman gas stove we take camping. We usually get the little fuel containers here for it. There is also TONS of fishing gear, something for everyone, a complete sportsman's paradise. This store is always very nicely organized & clean. Service always comes with a smile :) That's what keeps us coming back! "Capture the Fun" at Academy! hahahah. Highest Recommendations:

I recently needed to purchase Pickleball shoes. JOHN asked me some questions and recommended…read moreseveral brands but strongly recommended one (Ryka court shoes, made by women, for women's feet). He went above and beyond in fitting me in the store and ordering the shoes in my size online for me. They were a good value, shipped promptly to my home and were outstanding right out of the box! I will drop by to thank him in person. Famous Footwear-- hang on to him...he's golden!

Store manager Ms. Melissa and sales associate Kevin provide me with outstanding customer service…read more They made me feel welcome as if I was a close family member. I highly recommend the Lakeside Village Famous Footwear store in Lakeland Florida to anyone looking for warm family atmosphere.

Found this place on a trip to St. Pete. I forgot to pack a dressy shirt, and needed one for a…read moredinner cruise and settled on this store. Overall, I think this store is pretty nice. It is small, and the clothes are a bit crowded together. The layout is a bit tricky. I can imagine it would require some dancing maneuvers if there are a lot of people in the store. The service was great; very friendly and helpful. They have a lot of higher end men's and women's clothes in the beachwear style. I liked a lot of the prints and settled on a Tommy Bahama shirt. I generally don't pay this much for shirts, and I knock them down 1 star for high prices being the cheapskate that I generally am!But, the shirt is quality, looks good and my wife convinced me it was time to treat myself anyway, so the buyer remorse is low.

I had called them to see if they wanted to buy my brand new expensive garments and she yelled at me…read moreand told me that she was not a consignment store even though Google directed me to her office but if she's not a consignment store that's fine but she didn't have to yell at me and tell me my garments wasn't expensive and fine...

Stole my shoes. Do not consign with them. I'm having to contact lawyers to get my shoes back.read more

Such a great selection and helpful staff! Great experience! Love my new shows :) def recommendread more

There are so many things I love about the store!!! The first one being that there, a locally owned…read moresmall business, and the service you get there is beyond anything you will get anywhere else you have ever shopped for shoes. The staff as well, educated and well-versed, and how she was work for overpronation, if you're a runner or a walker, what kind of running you do, they measure your feet I mean, who does that anymore who measures your feet?? And they measure at two different ways. They bring out five or six pairs to start of what they think will be good for the way your foot works. They give you socks to try on the shoes. And when it comes to buying some new socks, if you can't find socks here to wear with your tennis shoes, they simply don't make them. They have loads of cute socks.. and not the cheap stuff that falls apart after two or three Plus, they have a huge selection of Oofos, for both men and women. Orthopedic doctor suggest those to wear as flip-flops because of the way they help your foot and knee. Emily was my shoe fitter and amazing knowledge person extraordinaire and gave me lots of choices and was fun to work with. There's really no other place in the St Pete area to buy shoes and it doesn't matter. If you're not a runner you will get the best fit here for any kind of tennis shoes you've ever put on your feet. Go here. !

The owner is wonderful and her staff is attentive and plugged in. Def recommend…read more I don't go anywhere but here !!