Sherman Bros Men’s Shoes

It was a relief to go to a retail store where the staff actually have expertise in their product. The gentleman knew how to really get the right size and fit. I’ve only had that experience from one running shoe store. Also, the gentleman really knew a lot about the shoes… build quality, the factory, warrantees, and offered to ship since i was in Philly for work. This is the good stuff, so no cheapies, but had some sale items at a great price. This is exactly what a mom and pop shop should be.

super cool service order three pair shoes at different time and alway been
please with there helpful service would highly recommend buying from sherman brother
will be buying a belt soon thanks again

In our search for a pair of black dress shoes for our wedding, my husband thought Blue Sole and Allen Edmonds had beautiful collections but were too pricey, Aldo was too cheap, and Benjamin Lovell was too casual. So Goldilocks ended up at Sherman Bros on Sansom where he found juuuuuust the right pair.
We’ve walked by the window several times, which always has a wide range of shoes on display. Entering the store our first impression was that it was a bit dated and sparse. However, upon closer inspection Sherman Bros did stock a wide variety of prices ($ 100 to +$ 600), brands, and shoes.
Even though we perused the entire store, we found what we needed on the sale counter nearest to the door. For the bargain price of $ 139 we walked out with a versatile, sleek, black, lace up, leather soled Cole Haans. Friendly, efficient service and quality products to boot!

Can’t understand some of the negativity revolving around some of the reviews of this store. Sure, they specialize in conservative (grown-​up) shoes, and many of the loafers do indeed bear tassels. So? However, I also saw a knockout pair of brogues (or wing-​tips, if you prefer) in a great shade of olive green, others in gray, and saw pairs in the window with fluorescent orange trim and laces, so I would imagine that should satisfy the need for flair while simultaneously presenting an image of sophistication. Salesman Josh Rubin was extremely helpful, and when I indicated my price point parameters Josh proceeded to custom fit me in a great looking pair of black brogues, presenting me with two finalists which met my wide-​foot specs. It was my first visit to this shop, but I will come back and maybe up the ante for an even better pair next time.

I am impressed! FYI, I don’t understand shoes. The son (?) of the owner was incredibly helpful. I’m young but they treated me incredibly well. They presented several options and told me their thoughts candidly. I ended up ordering a pair of shoes that have been complemented several times.

Let me sing the praises of this store for the following reasons. What’s most important to all consumers is price. Sherman Brothers regularly runs sales and when they don’t, their label price is often lower than MSRP! This is all the more impressive considering they specialize is QUALITY, high end men’s shoes. The customer service is impeccable. They will make calls on your behalf and make arrangements for service in the kindest manner. The owner is kind and generous. He is a pleasure to deal with. Moreover, this is a family run store, we should try to keep special places like this alive and thriving.

Customer Service:
I ordered over the phone with 2 gift cards and a separate credit card (super annoying of me). Whoever the guy was that answered is THE MAN! Super patient, helpful, and kind. Loved the experience.
And … I saved $ 70 on the shoes I ordered. Great Price

Thank you so much for taking the time to contact me about the sold out product I ordered. I am very impressed with your company as I know that these things happen. Also, thank you for taking the time to attach an alternative recommendation as I am looking for a grey shoe, but it was much appreciated.

Rude Service. Period. My wife and I are both professionals, but being our day off, we went into Sherman Bros in casual clothes. Big mistake. When we walked in, there was only one other gentleman in the store. I picked up a shoe on sale for $ 200, and sat down to wait for the salesman to assist me. We were not greeted or acknowledged once. As I waited, about 4 men came into the store dressed in business attire. They were greeted, and when the salesman finished helping the first customer in the store, he proceeded to help, size, and fit one of the businessmen who came in after me. I was in the store for a good 20 minutes. I walked out in disgust… without trying on the pair of shoes I was very interested in buying.
Poor service. I’ll bring my business elsewhere.

I’ve gone in here a few times to look at their Alden selection because they’re one of the only places around here that stocks them. Really nice bench made shoe in a world of cheap junk. I went in and was wearing a really nice pair of Yuketen bucks, hand made in USA. The salesman who I was working with asked me about them and we eventually got to talking about Alden. I asked about a particular Alden shoe I’ve had on my wishlist for over a year and he said he could order it, but only in a color I wasn’t interested in. He didn’t offer to check the stock or anything to see if it would ship right away but he said if it wasn’t in stock it would take months to deliver. I found the shoes I was looking for elsewhere at a good price, but a little more than they would have retailed at Sherman Bros.
They do carry a lot of Alden products so I went back today to see if they carried the wax shoe polish for these shoes, figuring they might not have it since they are a rare color. I came in and looked around for a while without being greeted, then a bunch of older businessmen came into the store who were helped first, while I was ignored for about 15 minutes. I waited for one to finish with a customer and asked that he help me when he finished up what he was doing but to take his time. He immediately stood there idle so I just walked over and asked if he carried the shoe polish I was looking for He looked really uninterested and slapped the polish on the counter. I had a few questions but he kind of brushed me off and picked up the phone and walked away. The other sales guy walked up to the register and kind of signaled that I was in the way.
I walked out without the polish, definitely not ever going back there again. These guys are elitist and ageist, other reviews show this.

We were on a quest for black quasi-​fancy shoes and we thought that the best place for Cole Haan’s was the Cole Haan store. Not so much… I enforced that we should try some other shoes on, and Sherman Bros was the closest place. Though it’s on an inauspicious street and doesn’t look like much from the outside, they’ve got a great selection and a knowledgeable staff.
Black shoes mission accomplished. And they even shimmed them to fit.

The store carries a decent selection of Alden, Allen Edmonds, Cole Haan, and Johnston Murphy shoes. I purchased a pair of AE shoes and was treated nicely by the salesman.
FYI, the shoes are slightly discounted from MSRP.
Overall, I had a good experience and would shop here again.

Very rude proprietor who didn’t greet us and made us feel very unwelcome upon entering the establishment. He was quite rude and insulting and never once offered us any assistance. I am not sure how this place does business with an attitude like that. Given the nature of the employee/owner’s comments, it was clear that he doesn’t care for youngish customers who clearly aren’t rolling in dough but are interested in buying a decent pair of shoes.

I’m not sure what makes a good shoe store. As someone bred in the suburbs, good shoes are usually only as far away as the mall. In the city, things are trickier. Sure the luxury of options is a bonus against cookie cutter mall stores, but you have to be willing to hunt through the smaller stores that might only have a few options. Sherman Brothers is like that. Only their options aint that great.
I passed by and was tempted to stop due to their window display. It wasn’t anything impressive, but a lovely thing with a gorgeous accent who was smoking outside of Oscar’s asked me if this was the greatest shoe store in Philadelphia. She had noticed in her many smoke breaks that an exceptional number of people were drawn in by the display. Curious, we went inside to uncover the truth.
Needless to say, there was no payoff. No money shot. We were left doubtful and unfulfilled. There was no noise of any kind in the place, which creeps me out big time. if you are selling guns or porn, something that really sells itself, you can probably get away with no music, but in the end, we were left with nothing but old man shoes and a big empty, quiet room. There was one sad looking Al Bundyish employee, but even if he was the Gordon Gecko of selling shoes, I still would not be walking out of there with tassled shoes (of which there was an unusual lot). Everything else that didn’t have tassles reeked of boring conformism. There was nothing in the place that allowed the slightest exhibition of flair or style. We left quickly, never to return.
*I have been advised by my new shoe shopping friend (and seasoned Unilocalster) that taking the bus down south to «The Shit Connor» is definitely the better way to go.