Walters

Impressive selection of athletic and casual shoes, plus some others such as Timberland boots. ‘Normal’ prices are high, so you’ll want to take advantage of their sale prices, which seem plentiful.
Good service. Not too intrusive but there when you need it.
I don’t know where you park. The only times I’ve been are when I was at GSU on other business.

Walter’s should be a textbook business lesson to small retail everywhere. They’ve been around for quite some time, their store is small – not just small, but tiny, hard to move around in even – their location is in old downtown Atlanta which means difficult parking and away from the main shopping areas of Buckhead or Five Points. Unlike Wish, they don’t have a fancy, impressive, store, but what they do have is a great, vast, selection of sneakers including a lot of rarer throwback models and some of the crazy color Converse hi-​tops and Pumas you won’t find very often anywhere. The kind of stuff you know exists, and it’s not ultra-​rare like some Jordans, but nonetheless is very difficult to find in-​store. And they have welcoming, outgoing, and actually helpful service. That, coupled with the fact they now have a web presence and have been mentioned in rap songs and favored by major athletes, makes them THE Atlanta sneakerhead destination. And I believe the store began as mainly an urban menswear store decades ago, and grew into this, but someone at some point saw what they had going on and ran with it and made them what they are today. So small doesn’t mean you have to stay small; small doesn’t mean your profits remain small, ok? Walter’s is living proof otherwise.

WALK THIS WAY!
When you see this store, you already know that it is the store where granddad, dad and now junior shops. When you walk in, it feels like an old shoe, comfortable and familiar. They have a great selection of boots and sneakers for men. They were varied and colorful and definitely worth a second look, (especially the unique Jordans).
While they also carry sneakers for women, they weren’t as exciting as the men’s collection and were what you might typically see in the mall.
In addition to shoes, they also have urban tees, colorful lightweight sport themed tees for summer, shorts and pants. This is a great store for collectors or those who like to stand out with unique footwear.
Walter’s is well staffed with very helpful people who seem to enjoy their job.

Was cool. Didn’t really see anything I wanted. But I will come again. I’m from NYC so we are always looking for the latest gear other states sell

It’s been years since I’ve been in Walters, but I used to go to this spot every chance I got when visiting ATL. Really good selection of sneakers and streetwear… wide variety of brands available. Staff was cool and helpful. Only Cons are Parking and it’s too cramped (small)…other than that, no issues. Again, it’s been years. I have to go back…

If sneakers are your thing this is your Atlanta Ground Zero! They have it all from the Stan Smith and Gazelle throwbacks to the most current and very costly Jordans.
It’s the scene and the vibe that drives this place. You’re just as likely to see a celebrity rapper or pro athlete as you are an independent street-​level pharmaceutical sales rep. Big on customer service you get the feeling you’ve been allowed into a Brooklyn or Queens counter culture mecca for the simple admission of purchasing a pair of sneakers or as I learned Athletic Footwear.

Unique shoes for the sneakerheads. There is always a celebrity spotting and the terrible parking situation reminds us of the real Atlanta. You have got to love this place!

Went to Walter’s today with a shoe loving friend and we had a great experience. The sales associates are friendly and very customer service oriented… the place is small but they have a great selection and have extended sizes. We will definitely be going back.

One of my favorite stores in Atlanta. They sell shoes and clothes that are hard to find anywhere else. You can definitely get some exclusive items out of Walters. The place is always crowded when I go which is a good thing, If the store was whack then nobody would go there.

Walters has been a staple in Atlanta. It’s a hit or miss with them we were in there last week looking for kicks and they had nothing. Thats why I order offline.
Compared to bigger cities Atlanta does not have many selections for sneakers outside off foot locker etc and who wants to go there.

This place is da sh*t. It has prices that’ll rival any other major store, attentive staff that greets you at the front door, and the guys were even helpful to me as a new mom buying my first pair of baby shoes. They helped me via sharing stories about their own daughters, told me the difference in soles, what she needed, and what shoes to stay away from bc they’d be too heavy for her. They were just AWESOME and so attentive.
The «momma» of the establishment even came by and marveled at the Sprout/​Plum pouch food that I was feeding my baby, and loved on the little one. Craaazy great selection. Felt like i was back in Flatbush. Wonderful urban store and even packed on the weekends. Def a go-​to place for shoes from now on. GSU discount? Wish I would’ve know that before!!!

You’d think it’d be way overpriced being located downtown, you’d be surprised. 10% discount for GSU students & good clearance discounts.
It’s in «Welcome to Atlanta» by Ludacris.

A long long time ago (IDK …7, 8 years maybe?) a friend took me to Walter’s. I was impressed by the collection of kicks and hats in this tiny store. We weren’t there long because this place was mad packed. Now you know, you are the best sneaker/​hat joint in town if I only visted this place once but after, 7 or 8 years later you are still on the brain, and when I pop up in 2012 you are still in business!
My feet. Wait, hold up… let me re-​phase that. My big dinosaur size 11 feet make it hard as heck to find Nike’s in my size. I searched the net, visited stores in my area but the situation is always the same. The style I like is either way out of my budget, only goes up to size 10, is in my budget but they sold out of size 11’s, etc…
Then I remembered about that tiny little store that is smack in the middle of dowtown with the bright red awning and Walter’s lettered in white on the front.
Even though the ladies shoe section was somewhat limited in Nikes, I still found my dream shoe!!! There they were! A pair in my size, my budget, my colors, etc… that fit my feet better than Cinderella and that golden slipper thing. I was happy as heck!!!
I even grabbed a Yankee new era hat while I was at it! Hey, I gotta represent my team!
Not only are you sure to find something that fits your needs, the sales people are awesome!!!
I wish I could remember the gentleman’s name that helped me. For now, I will dub him as Mr. Fine!!! No, really… he was really cute… sorry I digress… back to topic on hand.
Anyhoo…
I liked the sales approach of how one person, asked me if I needed anything and once I told them what I needed I was assigned to a sales rep that stuck by me.
Most of the time when you go to a shoe store, before you even step foot inside you are greeted with can I help you, oh the women’s section is on the last rack in the back, and you are left to find your shoe and hunt for a sales rep to go to the back and grab your size and if they don’t have it, send you on your merry way.
Whereas at Walters, you are assigned a sales rep that walks with you throughout the entire store to help you find what you want, give you honest feedback, and make suggestions if what you are trying on doesn’t fit. Example: How do those feel? Since we don’t have women’s in your size, try this size in men’s, this style is closer to what you are looking for in women’s, etc…
He allows you time to check out things on your own but always checks back with you to see if you need anything.
That my friend is how Walter’s stays in business and how EVERYBODY knows about this store!!!
Side note: They have women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing too. Yep! all cramped in this tiny store, Lots of great finds.

I’ve been a sneaker head for about 10 years now and I’ve been to a lot of shops in the southeast and really none of them can hold a candle to Walter’s. They were carrying PF Flyers and Nike Blazers for at least a year or two before they blew up and could be found at every Champs and Journeys; they’re one of the only stores you can find Puma Clydes in multiple colorways, same goes for the classic Pro-​Keds Uptown and royals; they even get a pair of Nile Huaraches from time to time.
The space is cramped and you feel like you discovered some kind of secret as soon as you walk in. I’ve easily spent an hour or two working my way through the clearance shoes, new shoes on the walls, and piles of shirts. Found more than a few gems here too.
Bottomline: If you call yourself a sneakerhead and you’re in Atlanta, you owe it to yourself to visit here.