Pie Footwear

Came in here to purchase some water shoes, and the woman there was really helpful in helping me pick some out! She gave me a lot of information about Teva’s, and I ended up getting a pair there and loving them!

I walk 4 to 12 miles a day. My feet have been hurting me for months. I finally decided to visit Pie and find a new pair of shoes. The staff helped me find a pair of Altras with a super wide toe box. My feet don’t hurt anymore and I even look kind of snazzy. I love my shoes. I love my shoes. I love my shoes. Thanks Pie!

This store has a really good selection of minimalist footwear. I felt inclined to write a review after reading some of the others posted on Unilocal.
I have been in a few times and have also bought some shoes from this store. The «shop girl» (I believe she is the owner) does stay behind the counter, and really only comes out if you ask for shoes. That said, she always greets with a nice «hello» and is very helpful and knowledgeable if you ask her questions. She spent considerable time helping me find the right pair, and answered a slew of questions I threw at her. She knows her product line very well. To me this is quite refreshing, and far superior to a pushy salesperson who comes out, harasses you, and yet doesn’t know a thing about what they are selling.
As far as the ugly selection of shoes, most are quite fashionable. If you’re going for the minimalist, eco-​conscious stuff, Pie is the most fashionable store I’ve found in Portland. This is doubly true when it comes to my preferred brand, Vivobarefoot, as Pie has a large selection of their line.

Sorry no pies here! Only shoes! (I know! Such an interesting name for a shoe store!) I’m not quite sure how the name came about, but the company believes in providing footwear that abides by their «sustainable ingredients standards» (provided that items comply with the product level, corporate level and social benefits).
I came in window shopping with my cousin who happened to snag a pair of Tom’s. This cute little shoe store offers a bunch of eco-​conscious footwear and accessories. This little shoe boutique is also «vegan-​friendly» as well.
Brands that you may find here: Tom’s, Vibrams, Chaco, Dr. Martens, Earth, El Naturalista, Ethletic, Keen, Merrel, Jambu, Novacas, PUR, Patagonia, Teva, Simple Shoes, Timberland, VivoBareFoot, Palladium (and several more!)
Prices seem reasonable for what you would see at your regular departments store. The employees are very friendly and helpful! I would recommend this place if you’re looking for quality shoes!

Cool people running this place. Awesome art. Nice shoes, but they don’t carry 14EEEE. :(

I was not impressed with the snotty attitude of one of the employees.

Alright, I must start this review with an admission. I have a more than mild obsession with shoes, always have. I own more than 60 pairs.
Who better than a self proclaimed shoe addict to review a shoe store? Pie was recommended to me by a good friend as a great place to show my art (more on that later.) When I walked in the shop the first thing my eyes were drawn to was not the walls, it was the wonderful collection of shoes.
I found a pair almost instantly that could replace my over-​the-​hill favorite pair of shoes. More pairs quickly added themselves to my collection. I kept thinking that I had found all the pairs I «needed.» This is where Pie stands above the crowd. They have a knack for ordering new styles and designs so regularly that every visit will reveal a new gem, without it ever seeming like anything has been removed.
Beyond shoes, the folks at Pie supports the arts, their neighbors, their costumers and the planet. Their art shows are as good as any gallery in the area.
I am now the proud owner of 11 pairs of shoes from Pie and haven’t worn anything not from their in over a year.
I love PIE!

Visiting from Arizona and stumbled on this place. The name intrigued us so we went in. We looked around and I stumbled on a pair of Sanitas which my podiatrist has been urging me to try. Oh wow! Great comfy shoes and on sale too. The owner was very knowledgeable and friendly and shared a bit about the neighborhood. I felt like I was talking to a neighbor! What a find. I love Pie Footwear. I wish there was one in Arizona!

I enjoy shopping about as much as I enjoyed getting my wisdom teeth extracted. Alas until I find a magical gnome to take care of all of my shopping for me, I periodically have to muster up enough nerve to get the job done myself.
Such was the case of finding a pair of comfortable work shoes to combat the tile/​cement floor I stand on daily. After procrastinating on this mission for nearly 8 months, I had no more excuses left in me (shocking I know) and had to cave. Determined to avoid the evilness known as the Mall, I went the boutique route instead and decided to give Pie Footwear a chance. I totally would be lying if I didn’t admit I chose this particular shop over others because of it’s brightly colored exterior… gotta get those endorphins going somehow!
Right off the bat I appreciated that the selection was big enough to have options, but small enough not to be overwhelming. I discovered lots of new brands, most of which were very Portland savvy (i.e. Toms, Earth, Terra Plana, Barefoot, etc.). I instantly found a few pairs that I deemed ok to try on and would have called it good there, but then came along one of the very informative and super friendly employees.
I am 95% sure he was able to sense my discomfort levels, because when he came over he started shooting the breeze. Before I knew it he had me up and walking around the store, making sure to hit the textured mats and a hallway of wood and concrete to get a better sense of each shoe by walking on different surfaces. Like always, common sense won and that move totally helped narrow down my choices.
I ended up getting a pair of work shoes as planned as well as a tennis shoe I liked (woohoo another future shopping extravaganza avoided). I was pretty stoked that I walked away with two pairs of vegan/​super comfy shoes. I have been wearing them non-​stop since I bought them, they totally were worth the time it took to find them.
I did find it slightly funny that one of the shoes I purchased came with a half inch book/​guide. In my twenty some years of shoe wearing I have always assumed the process of shoe wearing was as follows:
Step One: Put shoe on foot
Step Two: Pending on the shoe… buckle, lace, snap or, velcro
Step Three: Walk
Have I been doing it wrong all this time!!! Perhaps I will have to read and find out!
While my shopping quota has been reached for a while, I would totally go back to Pie Footwear in a heartbeat. That being said, hopefully they are still around in 3 years or so when I am ready for another shopping adventure.

Pie footwear is awesome. I have purchased a couple of pairs of shoes from them. Excellent selection of footwear that won’t harm your feet. I am picky about my footwear. I choose to take good care of my feet. I have referred many people to this shop and I have had many thanks for doing so. Go to Pie Footwear, you’ll be glad.

I got to give props to this place! The only retail store I have seen on the west coast that carries my favorite shoe brand Terra Plana! I was very happy to finally make it down from Seattle to check out the shop.
They also carry other eco-​friendly, minimalist type shoes like vibram five fingers, Tom’s shoes, Earth shoes etc. The prices are actually not very far off from what you find on-​line. They are really friendly and helfpul with selections and upcoming products. If I lived in Portland I would be here more often!

Yesterday I went to Pie looking for some vegan boots and was disappointed. I was expecting a selection of vegan shoes, not just a sampling. Maybe they don’t put boots out till it gets cooler?
Their Website says they carry «a wide range of footwear from everyday casual to evening wear and professional styles.» That’s a bit of an oversell, based on what I saw. It’s a small shop, I know, but still. I want to buy local; this time, however, I found what I wanted online.

Hey doggy don’t bark at me… must be just a reaction to the door opening. I had actually been in the store a few months back, and the brand of shoe I was seeking out and the friendliness of the owners kept me from buying them online. They are one of a handfull of places in the world it seems to carry the brand Simple.
These shoes rock, the price was about what I had found online, and they take your shoes back when you wore them out to recycle them!
They have many vegan choices, even though mine are leather, and are friendly to people and the planet!

I just bought three pairs of shoes at Pie, and I will definitely be back for more. The atmosphere was great, the sales lady (didn’t catch her name) was very helpful and friendly, and they had an excellent selection of vegan shoes, especially outdoorsy types. I love that I can try on vegan shoes in person!

I love shoes!
I love the environment!
This is the place to shop.
This store carries eco-​conscious footwear and they also participate in footwear recycling programs. I’ve been trying to get rid a pair of shoes for every pair I buy and this shoe store helps me reach my goal. I also get LOTS of compliments on my El Naturalista shoes.