Online shoe stores are kicking and outpacing shoe retailers at a rapid rate. In 2016, traditional retailers make up 30,917 industry establishments that raked up revenue of $35.4 billion and a growth rate of 3.5 percent. On the other hand, there were only 2,604 established online retailers for that same year, but they amassed $12.0 billion and a growth rate of 15.2 percent.
Online shoe stores have become more accessible and convenient for shoppers. Shoppers have also found that it’s easier to purchase a pair of shoes online than clothes because of shoe size uniformity. A shopping habit called showrooming means consumers check out the merchandise at a physical store only to buy them online.
So the question remains, where to buy shoes online? That’s where we have you covered. Check out the list below.
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Where to Buy Shoes Online?
1. Zappos
Who? Men’s, women’s & kid’s shoes.
In addition to clothes and other accessories, Zappos sells has a very large selection (arguably the best selection) of all types of shoes at great prices. You can even join their rewards program to earn points on every order you make and get expedited shipping. They sell Vans, Birkenstocks, Converse, Tommy Bahama, and Steve Madden, to name a few. There are filter options on the website where you can adjust the price of the shoes you are looking for, such as $50 and under up to $200.00 and over!
The extensive variety on the Zappos website makes shopping easy and enjoyable because there is something for everyone – mom, dad, brother, and sister. The user-friendly website allows shoppers to find what they are looking for, but if they are unable to, they can click the customer service link on the site and instantly receive help. Zappos is a great place to find amazing shoes.
2. Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW)
This is a great place to shop when you want designer shoes for less. With new arrivals every day, DSW is the place to buy brand name shoes for half the price, such as Jessica Simpson sandals, Vans sneakers, Sanuk sandals, and Steve Madden slip-on. For women, they have an abundance of options ranging from the $25 to $80 range. For men, they have similar pricing.
What is great about this online shoe store is that they show the price comparison next to their price. For example, if you see a funky pair of Steve Madden sandals for $50, they show the price comparison at another store of $100.00. Customers can see that they are getting a better deal which is an incentive to shop at DSW. If you are watching your pocketbook, browse the clearance section on their website for some killer finds.
3. Amazon.com
Did you know Amazon sells shoes?
Of course, you did. They sell everything. Buying shoes at Amazon is as easy as buying paper towels. They sell men’s kid’s baby’s and women’s shoes. Amazon carries, running shoes, formal, business, dress, casual, athletic, beach footwear, clogs as well as sport-specific shoes – they carry it all across many shoe brands. While I prefer shopping for shoes at Zappos (easier to find what I’m looking for), Amazon is great especially if you’re a Prime Member. You can even buy shoes with an Amazon gift card.
4. Famous Footwear
An affordable and stylish store that offers men and women a variety of shoe options to purchase online. There is almost always a deal going on, such as currently there is a 15% off your entire purchase deal to celebrate summer. For women, there are tons of casual shoes, dress shoes, boots, athletic shoes, slippers, and even work & service shoes, ranging from $20 to $70.
For men, there are just as many options, such as casual shoes, dress shoes, boots, and athletic shoes, ranging from $20 up to $80. Not only are men and women shoes available on the Famous Footwear online store, but they also have shoes for girls and boys. In addition to their regular priced items, there are many sale and clearance items to browse through on the website, which offer superb deals to customers. Famous Footwear is a casual and fancy shoe store that offers footwear at a reasonable price.
5. Payless
With great deals, such as their current 50% clearance sale, Payless Shoes is a great online place to shop. With sandals, loafers, heels, and sneakers for men and women, the options are endless. Payless offers free shipping with orders over $25 and easy, hassle-free, free returns if you are unhappy with your order. Payless offers the option to customers of even paying in cash on the website. Whether you need shoes for a wedding or a night on the town, this company will wow you with their selection. For example, women can find stylish hidden wedge heels for $34.99, and men can find comfy Oxford loafers for $29.99.
6. Overstock.com
Overstock not only sells affordable shoes, but they also sell household items and clothing. Their shoes are reasonably priced and can be shipped worldwide. The brands you can find on Overstock are Adidas, Skechers, Nike, Propet, Converse, K-Swiss, and Under Armour, to name a few. Prices are comparable to other affordable online shoe stores and range from $30 to $100+ if you wish. If you sign up to their website, you will be greeted with a 15% off your next order coupon! And, shipping is free on orders over $59.
7. Zulily
The website offers daily deals up to 70% off and a free sign up to new customers. You have to sign in in order to browse their website, but once you do, you will be greeted by amazing shoe sales and an extensive variety of sandals, boots, sneakers, and so much more. Since Zulily has different categories, things change quite frequently, so it is best to keep browsing daily if you are looking for a specific type of shoe. The only downside of this company is they offer store credit for returns only. However, the shoes you will find on this website are very inexpensive and are designer brands.
8. Haute Look
This online shoe store is a division of Nordstroms, and they offer great deals on shoes. They have member-only shopping, but once you create an account, you can find shoes up to 70% off, as well as other items like clothing and home goods. Haute Look offers free shipping on orders of $100 and over, and it is easy to spend that much once you start browsing there many pages of amazing shoes. Besides their ticket price, they show shoppers how much cheaper they are getting the shoes for on their website. For example, a pair of $34.79 Keds is going for $55.00 in other places. Haute Look carries men and women brands such as Charles David, Tommy Hilfiger, Nine West, Keds, Clarks, and even Tommy Bahama, all for cheap prices!
9. Mephisto
Mephisto has an official online shop that offers the widest selection of shoes in the world, as they like to claim. They offer their own brand, Mephisto, but the quality of their shoes is worth the price, which is actually quite reasonable for premium shoes. Men and women can buy shoes in the $100-$300 range and can shop the sale section for less pricey shoes up to 50% off. If you are looking for good quality shoes that are long-lasting, check out Mephisto online for some options, whether you want sandals, sneakers, heels, or slip-ons.
10. Rockport
This online shoe store is currently having a sale of 2 Pairs for $129 plus free shipping. Now is the perfect time to find heels, loafers, slip-ons, and sandals for under $150. They carry brands such as truStride, Total Motion, Jaxson, and Essential Details II. The styles they offer are endless and there is something for everyone on this website. Rockport even has a link to their online outlet store, where shoppers can sign up to receive 15% off their order plus free shipping. On the website, users can select to make their account in the USA, Canada, and Korea.
11. Macy’s
While not always the most reasonable, Macy’s is always the most fashionable when it comes to the latest footwear. They now ship to Canada and are offering shoppers an extra 20% using the code FOURTH. They have flip flops, sneakers, loafers, athletic trainers, and numerous extended sizes to choose from. Additionally, they offer men and women’s high-end brands such as Coach, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Katy Perry, Patricia Nash, and Michael Kors for costs anywhere from $30-$150. So, whether you need some heels for a best friend’s wedding or some loafers for an interview, you can find them online at Macy’s. If your order is $49+ you qualify for free shipping, as well.
12. Nike Store Online
On January 1964, the company called Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS) was founded by Bill Bowerman, a track and field coach at the University of Oregon along with former student Phil Knight. BRS was the humble beginning of the now-international Nike Corporation. The name change took place on May 30, 1971. Nike is named for the Greek Goddess of Victory. The “Just Do It” and “Swoosh” logo is associated with top athletes and winning sports teams around the world. The Nike brand is currently distributed in over 170 countries.
Nike focuses on sports-related clothing, products, and services produced under its brand. Niketown is the name of the brick and mortar retail stores with an online presence here. Most notable about their athletic footwear is the collectability of limited edition sneakers. BRS’s first product was footwear for track events that were sold at track meets from the trunk of a car. Now Nikes sells sports footwear, clothing, sporting equipment, and services for a wide range of sports played around the globe.
13. DKNY
Before becoming her own successful fashion brand, Donna Karan honed her fashion skills working for Anne Klein. In her 15 years of employment with AK she was head designer for 10 of those years. In 1984, the Donna Karan New York brand was launched with her “Seven Easy Pieces”, an all-season, seven-piece, mix and match weekend or traveling ensemble. DKNY was created as an offshoot focused on a younger market with lower price points in 1989. This line was inspired by her daughter Gaby and was sold in their own stores along with major department store lines.
The DKNY brand has an online store here that hosts such products as shoes, clothing, accessories, handbags, and fragrances, which also includes a line of linens and bath items. The DKNY brand has divisions that focus on men, teens, and kids apparel. Adding New York to the label was part of the marketing strategy to instill an “attitude” and “pace” to the fashion line. Look for fashion flats, heels, sneakers, sandals, oxfords, loafers, and boots.
14. Kenneth Cole
Innovative is often a word found in fashion designing, but Kenneth Cole also had a unique start to his company. Not able to afford space at a trade show, he changed his original company name from Kenneth Cole Incorporated (1982) to Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. in order to get a permit for shooting a movie about selling his shoes. Using a truck parked on Avenue of the Americas, he mocked filming a movie, complete with camera, actors, and crew in order to sell his shoes. He sold over 40,000 pairs that day.
Currently, Kenneth Cole has shifted focus on sales by closing most of their brick and motor locations and shifting to e-commerce trade. They sell shoes, clothing, and accessories for men, women, and children, KC carries a fashion shoe line that includes sneakers, flats, heels, loafers, oxfords, sandals, and boots. The latest in KC shoe fashion can be found conveniently here.
15. Todd Snyder
Multiple fashion award winner, Todd Snyder has a broad history as a designer. From his birth home in Iowa, Todd set his sights on The Big Apple where he landed a job designing for Polo Ralph Lauren. After moving on, he held executive positions with Gap, Inc. and J Crew. Snyder decided to promote his own menswear brand in the fall of 2011 which was picked up by retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
His shoe designs fall under various names such as Clarks, Red Wing, Vans, New Balance, Nike, and Alden, just to name a few. Todd’s shoe styles range from dress to casual including oxfords, loafers, sneakers, sandals, and boots.
16. Forzieri
You don’t have to leave your home to have a Florence, Italy luxury fashion buying experience. Using a skilled team of buyers with an expert eye for quality design and craftsmanship, all of your favorite designers display their best “wears” at Forzieri.
Women and men’s high fashion casual and dress shoes feature the latest designs by names you know such as Alexander Wang, Jimmy Choo, Tory Burch, Dsquared2, Santoni, and Stuart Weizman. Often these and other brands come with greatly discounted prices. Forzieri also carries clothing, jewelry, accessories, gifts, and home decor.
17. G.H. Bass
In 1843, George Henry Bass was born in Wilton, Maine. He started in the shoe business when going to work for E.P. Packard & Co. In 1876, he became a junior partner, and by 1879 was the sole owner. Bass changed the company’s name to G.H. Bass in 1877. The footwear design focused on outdoor workwear for occupations such as farming. After becoming incorporated in 1906, he began designing footwear for extremely cold environments. By 1918, Bass had designed and produced official aviation footwear for the US government.
Bass “Weejuns”, a penny style leather loafer, made its debut in 1936. That line is an icon in footwear today favoring ivy league or “preppie” fashion. The Bass design line has expanded to men’s, women’s, and children’s footwear for dress, work, and casual occasions. Adding to the classic styles is boat shoes and slip-on driver loafers.
18. Vans.com
Paul Van Doren left school at age 14 due to a lack of interest in schooling and started hanging out at a horse racing track selling odds information. His mother stepped in and got Paul a job at a shoe manufacturer named Randy’s. He started by sweeping floors and constructing shoes. Working his way up the company ladder, by age 34, he was executive vice president. It wasn’t long before he partnered with his brothers James Van Doren and Gordon C. Lee to start their own shoe company.
By the 1970s, the Vans logo became an icon within the merging world of skateboarding. Today, they have expanded their line to include other outdoor “extreme” sports footwear. The casual shoe line of sneakers, sandals, and boots is known for its eclectic, street-savvy designs and graphics. Vans has several stores, but the easiest way to find their products is online. They carry products for men, women, and kids.
19. Ugg
The original concept of the Ugg Boot is disputed, but it is from the part of the world that houses New Zealand and Australia. Made of fleece-lined sheepskin, this shoe is a slip-on over the ankle boot used primarily as a slipper. In the 1970s, the sub-culture of competitive surfers decided to adopt this footwear as a symbol of social protest in Australia. A Sydney movie theater developed a dress code that banned ripped jeans and Ugg boots. The boot caught on worldwide and soared in popularity.
Today, the Ugg brand offers so much more than the original boot design. Sandals, flats, slides, heels, Chukka boots, loafers and slippers for men, women, and children feature fun designs as well as for casual, work, and dress. Their online store features the latest designs.
20. Shoes.com
As an online presence, Shoes.com (then known as ShoeBuy) made its debut in 1999 in the city of Boston. The current name was a replacement enacted when Walmart completed the purchase through Jet.com, which is a subsidiary of the retail giant. The reported selling price, paid by Walmart, was $77 million dollars in 2016. Shoes.com boasts of having over one million products.
Shoes.com carries many familiar brand names such as Sperry, Birkenstock, Dansko, TOMS, Clarks, Converse, and Sam Edelman to mention a few. They market to men, women, and youth audiences. Shoes.com offers both business, casual, and formal styles including a line of wedding shoes.
21. New Balance
Even though shoe-related, New Balance Athletics, Inc. did not start out as a shoe company. The company focused on selling flexible arch support inserts using a chicken foot construction idea to create its three-point foot support concept. William J. Riley founded the company in 1906 inspired to aid the feet of workers who had to stand a lot in their jobs. He kept a chicken foot on his desk to demonstrate how his balance concept worked after declaring that chickens had a perfect natural balance.
In the 1960s, after ownership of the company went to daughter Eleanor and her husband Paul Kidd, the first track shoe with a ripple sole, and offered in different widths, was introduced by New Balance. Most sales were made by word of mouth until the 70s and the popularity of running marathons expanded. Today, New Balance is still manufactured in the USA and the UK. They focus on sports shoes and apparel for men, women, girls, and boys.
22. Clogoutlet.com
Looking for European brands that may be difficult to find in the USA? Clogoutlet.com, an online store since 2006, features clogs, boots, sandals, slip-on, oxfords, flats, and wedges of popular European brands. Located in Houston. TX, Clogoutlet also offers discounted factory seconds on some brands along with limited editions and sample selects. They offer a size conversion chart for those not well versed in European sizes.
The online listings cater to men, women, youth, and toddlers. Professional work clogs are available for both men and women. Designs are generally more casual, though some dress and business designs are offered. This is the store to check on what’s hot in the European world of clogs.
23. Skechers
Since Skechers founding in 1992 by Robert Greenberg, this shoe company is known for athletic performance shoewear, utility boots, and casual American lifestyle designs. Having been one of the founders of L.A. Gear, Greenberg’s financial success came from licensing the E.T. movie image that he put onto shoelaces. That move netted him three million dollars in just eight weeks. L.A.Gear became a reality gaining fame with their popular neon tennis shoes for women. When the stocks started falling for L.A. Gear, Greenberg was asked to leave the company, and the Skechers brand was born.
Greenberg saw an emerging consumer market in street casual shoe designs in the teen and young adult population. His beginning focus was skate shoes and leather steel-toed work boots for men. The “Chrome Dome” was introduced as a distressed shoe version of the popular ripped jean look. Grungers of the 90s loved them. Today, Skechers has over three thousand shoe designs for men, women, and children plus apparel. They continue to be a leader in performance footwear. Skechers specializes in carrying extra wide sizes.
FAQ
What online shoe stores sell half-size shoes?
- Nike
- Skechers
- DKNY
- Kennethcole.com
- Todd Snyder
- Forzieri
- G.H. Bass
- Vans.com
- Ugg
- Shoes.com
- Newbalance.com
- Clogoutlet.com
What online shoe stores accept PayPal?
- Nike
- Skechers
- DKNY
- Kennethcole.com
- Todd Snyder
- Forzieri
- G.H. Bass
- Vans.com
- Ugg
- Shoes.com
- Newbalance.com
- Clogoutlet.com
Which online shoe stores have a price match?
- Forzieri
- Shoes.com