Looking to try the best shoe stores in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best sellers of specialty footwear in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list. Read on for a rundown of the best such businesses.
1. LaFoot Plus
Topping the list is LaFoot Plus. Located at 2917 College Ave. (between Ashby Avenue and Russell Street), it's the highest-rated specialty shoe store in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 112 reviews on Yelp.
"LaFoot Plus is a sports health and wellness store that offers several services for those in need of expertise regarding the feet, ankles, calves, knees and hips," it writes on Yelp. "By appointment, our services include physical therapy from Orthosport P.T. and manufacturing/fitting of custom medical orthotics, both performed by our owner, Craig Norton."
2. Berkeley Running Co.
Next up is Berkeley Running Co., at 1676 Shattuck Ave. (between Lincoln and Virginia streets). With five stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp, the shoe store and sportswear spot is a local favorite.
"Berkeley Running Co. was started by people who love to run and walk — anywhere and everywhere," the business notes inits Yelp profile. "Our stores represent our desire to serve and support our communities' runners and walkers in both the Madison and East Bay areas. We'll keep your running and walking (or get you started) with great service, the best products and unlimited advice and encouragement."
3. Elmwood Village Shoes
Last but not least is Elmwood Village Shoes, at 2915 College Ave. (between Ashby Avenue and Russell Street). It's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the comfort-oriented footwear store four stars out of 50 reviews.
"We specialize in European comfort shoes, which include Ahnu, Arcopedico, Birkenstock, Clarks, Dansko, Ecco, Finn Comfort, Haflinger, Josef Seibel, Keen, Olukai, Naot, Pikolinos, Rieker, SAS, Taos and Wolky," it states on Yelp. "We also carry children's shoes in such brands as Keen, Tsukihoshi, Stride Rite and New Balance."
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